The leadership of US President Donald Trump has already increased defense spending by over $1 trillion since 2016. Now, allies are striving to "equalize spending and increase defense spending. Expanding the defense industrial base on both sides of the Atlantic should strengthen the security and economy of NATO countries, which will continue to support Ukraine.
This was stated by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the summit on Wednesday, writes UNN.
For too long, one ally, the United States, has borne too much of the burden of this commitment, and that is changing today. President Trump… Your leadership has already resulted in $1 trillion in additional spending since 2016. And today's decisions will bring trillions more for our joint efforts to make us stronger by leveling spending between America and America's allies.
In addition, allies plan to expand the production of defense products to provide the armed forces with everything they need. This, according to Rutte, means a large-scale growth of the defense industrial base on both sides of the Atlantic.
This is good for our security. It's good for our economy and good for our jobs
The Secretary General also confirmed that NATO will continue to support Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression.
Our decisions include continuing our support for Ukraine. At the same time, we strive for a just and lasting peace. We call on Russia to end its aggression against Ukraine
Earlier, UNN wrote that NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said that Ukraine will be an important topic at this year's summit. The main issues will be further support for Ukraine and the achievement of lasting peace.