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NATO mulls US demand for a big increase in defense spending

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NATO weighs a US demand to massively hike defense spending as some struggle to meet the current goal
The debate on defense spending is heating up ahead of a summit of U.S. President Donald Trump and his NATO counterparts in the Netherlands on June 24-25. It’s a high-level gathering that will set the course for future European security, including that of Ukraine.

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NATO weighs a U.S. demand to massively increase defense spending
NATO mulls US demand for a big increase in defense spending as some struggle to meet today's goal
Will Putin Be in Turkey for Peace Talks? Kremlin’s List Suggests Not.
The Kremlin said that the Russian delegation would be led by Vladimir Medinsky, a hard-line aide to Mr. Putin.

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Turkey's Erdogan met online with Trump, Syrian and Saudi leaders, Anadolu says
Putin and Trump Still 'Maybes' for Ukraine Peace Talks That Russian Leader Proposed
Zelensky insists he will only join Ukraine-Russia talks in Turkey this week if Putin is present
Shortly after, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said his country “would appreciate” Trump’s attendance, and said he supported Trump’s call for direct talks between himself and Russian President...

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Zelensky accuses Russia of sending 'stand-in props' to peace talks instead of Putin
Nothing will happen on Ukraine until Putin and I get together, Trump says
NATO foreign ministers pose for family photo ahead of meeting in Turkey
Foreign Ministers in NATO meet in Turkey on Thursday to prepare a pivotal summit of alliance leaders next month that will set the course for future European security as the U.S. focuses on challenges elsewhere.
No Peace Talks (Yet) After Ukrainians and Russians Arrive in Turkey
The first peace talks in three years were supposed to begin on Thursday but amid posturing and accusations, they were pushed back at least until Friday.
Transatlantic ties in spotlight at NATO and EU talks in Turkey
NATO defense ministers are meeting in Turkey to discuss boosting military spending to 3.5%, while the EU is stepping up tariff negotiations.
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Rubio to NATO: Boost defense spending high enough so alliance has ‘no weak links’
Secretary of State Marco Rubio told NATO allies that much more defense spending is needed to reinforce the 32-nation security pact.
US Approves $304 Million Missile Sale to Turkey as Ties Warm Up
The US approved the sale of $304 million-worth of missiles to Turkey as the NATO allies work to strengthen trade and defense ties.
NATO’s procurement agency under investigation for alleged corruption linked to military contracts
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte says the organization’s procurement agency is cooperating with police investigating corruption and fraud allegations involving the purchase of military equipment.
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Rutte says NATO allies ready for big jump in defence spending commitments
At a gathering in Turkey, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said there's support to dramatically increase military spending across the alliance.
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NATO on track to strike spending deal to please Trump
NATO appears headed for a compromise deal at a summit next month to satisfy US President Donald Trump's demand to spend five percent of GDP on defence, as heavyweights Germany and France got on board Thursday.
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