Trump ally warns Eastern Europe to rapidly increase defense budgets – POLITICO

A close ally of former President Donald Trump is warning Eastern European countries to quickly increase their defense budgets to protect against potential Russian aggression. The ally, former U.S. Ambassador to Germany Richard Grenell, emphasized the importance of NATO members meeting the alliance’s defense spending target of 2% of GDP. Grenell’s comments come as tensions continue to rise between Russia and the West, particularly in the wake of Russia’s recent military build-up near Ukraine’s borders.