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Change in Nato mindset brought on by Vladimir Putin as much as Donald Trump

Allies agreed to raise defence spending to counter likely prospect of Russian remilitarisation if Ukraine war ends

The Guardian - UK · Jun 25, 2025

NATO countries’ budgets compared: Defence vs healthcare and education

The decision by NATO members on Wednesday to spend five percent of their GDP on defence could shift budget priorities.

Al Jazeera · Jun 25, 2025

World leader just called Trump ‘daddy’, and we’re so, so sorry you had to read this

...but we couldn’t suffer alone!

We Got This Covered · Jun 25, 2025

NATO Leader Dubs Trump 'Daddy' in Jab Over Him Using a Swear to Describe Israel-Iran Conflict

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte heaped praise on President Donald Trump during the two-day NATO summit in the Netherlands.

Latin Times · Jun 25, 2025

The Latest: NATO leaders agree on spending hike, vow to defend each other

NATO leaders agreed on Wednesday on a massive hike in defense spending after pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump, and expressed their “ironclad commitment” to come to each other’s aid if attacked

The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2025

Trump praises Nato leaders’ ‘historic’ agreement to hike defence spending

Prime minister Keir Starmer said this week’s Nato summit had sent a ‘decisive message to aggressors’ as allies pledged to ramp up their defence spending

The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2025

'Daddy diplomacy' at NATO: Trump and Rutte's social media bonding

At the close of the NATO summit, Mark Rutte shared informal praise for Trump’s approach to Iran and defence spending, including a playful "daddy" remark on TV and private messages calling Trump’s bombing of Iran “decisive” and “extraordinary”.

Euronews · Jun 25, 2025

Zelenskyy meets Trump on NATO sidelines; Putin will skip BRICS in Brazil

Ukrainian leader steps up diplomatic push, while his Russian counterpart will skip a summit due to ICC arrest warrant.

Al Jazeera · Jun 25, 2025

Nato fully committed to Ukraine, PM insists, despite no condemnation of Russia

Sir Keir Starmer faced questions about whether Donald Trump, who wants to bring the Ukraine war to an end, did not want to condemn Vladimir Putin.

Evening Standard · Jun 25, 2025

NATO boss praises ‘Dear Donald’ for pushing alliance to boost defense spending: ‘You made this change possible’

Secretary General Mark Rutte credits Trump with pushing for ‘concrete plan’ to have member nations spend at least five percent of GDP on defense

The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2025