The NATO general secretary, Mark Rutte, has today claimed a 400 % increase in the expenditure destined for air defense and antimiles systems, based on the air attacks launched by Russia on Ukraine. During his speech at the Think Tank Chatham Housein London, Rutte argued that “We observe in Ukraine how Russia sows terror from the air, so we must reinforce the shield that protects our heavens”.
In addition, he added that the alliance must make “a qualitative leap in our collective defense” and warned: “The danger will not disappear even if the war ends in Ukraine. “
5% of GDP
Rutte has proposed that member states reach a P5 % defense advertisement of GDPbroken down as follows:
- 3.5 % destined for direct investment in Military capacities (Equipment, forces, missions).
- 1.5 % for related expenses such as Infrastructures, logistics and cybersecurity.
At the moment, Only 22 of the 32 countries reach the minimum goal of 2 % of GDP.
Some of the countries have already applied measures. For example, in the United Kingdom, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged to increase spending Up to 2.5 % for 2027 and reach the 3 % for 2034, In addition to reinforcing your nuclear and ammunication capacity. Also in Germany, where they are planned increase your military template Activates in 50,000–60,000 soldiers, as part of NATO’s new objectives.
Kremlin’s response
Kremlin spokesman, Dmitri Peskov, He has described the NATO proposal today as “confrontational”accusing the alliance of inflate a non -existent threat to justify an additional cost to European taxpayers. Peskov insisted that “there is no real threat of Russia”, and that European citizens would be the ones who would assume these new expenses.
The summit is close
The next one NATO Summitscheduled for the days June 24 and 25 In The Hague, it will be the Decisive occasion to formalize these investment objectives and consolidate a reinforced defense strategy against new threats.
