Nato’s chief, Mark Rutte, has called for a “wartime mindset” among members due to the growing threat from Russia, urging defense spending above the current 2% of GDP target. Vladimir Putin has blamed Nato’s eastward expansion for tensions, leading to the invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Rutte also highlighted China’s ambitions and the need for increased military funding, anticipating pressure from president-elect Donald Trump to boost defense spending.
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