Rutte Pushes UK on Defense Spending

NATO chief Mark Rutte is pushing nations to quietly but firmly ramp up defense spending, targeting a 5% GDP goal by 2035—split into 3.5% for core defense and 1.5% for broader security. He singled out the UK, where the former defense secretary resigned over a proposed plan falling short of the 3.5% target, projecting only 2.68% by 2030. The US is urging the UK to strengthen its military, while Rutte noted that even with disagreements, keeping nations safe remains top priority. He praised Europe and Canada for progress, acknowledged differences in paths to the goal, and stressed that Russia cares about actions, not promises. Rutte defended the US despite its president questioning NATO’s value, calling such debates normal for democracies as the alliance evolves. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bda9376bff21395b