NATO Urges Cold War-Level Defense Spending Amid Russia Threat
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NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has urged the alliance to adopt a wartime mindset and significantly increase defense spending beyond the current 2% GDP target to counter long-term threats from Russia. Rutte emphasized the need for enhanced defense production and cooperation among member states, warning of potential destabilization efforts, including cyberattacks. He also highlighted concerns over China's military expansion.
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