Spend more on defense, move to New Zealand, or learn Russian

NATO Chief Tells Allies to Raise Defense Spending or Learn Russian
Donald Trump has frequently spoken about the need for NATO allies to increase the amount they spend on defense.
NATO boss to Europe: Spend more on defense, move to New Zealand, or learn Russian
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said members have to boost spending. If not Europeans should "get out your Russian language courses or go to New Zealand," he said. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte told members of the security alliance to boost defense spending or prepare to learn Russian.
NATO chief warns EU: Up defense budget or face tough choices
The head of NATO, Mark Rutte is urging EU countries to increase defense spending beyond 2% of GDP. During a debate in the European Parliament, he stressed that current allocations might not suffice in the future.
NATO head warns EU to boost defence or face consequences
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has urged EU countries to increase their defence spending beyond 2% of GDP. During a debate in the European Parliament, he emphasised that current expenditure levels may not be adequate in the future.
NATO chief issues chilling warning, says ‘raise defence spending or start learning Russian’
NATO chief Mark Rutte suggests the alliance's military spending targets may require members to spend up to 3.7% of their GDP on defence, although innovation and joint procurement could lower this figure.
“We must invest in our military defense or learn to speak Russian” (NATO)
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has criticized Alliance member states for their low defense spending and lack of commitment to devote at least 2% of their gross domestic product (GDP) to the military.

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