U.S. Reaffirms NATO Commitment, Urges 5% Defense Spending from Allies

Secretary of State Marco Rubio assures NATO of continued U.S. involvement while emphasizing the need for increased European military contributions.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed that the United States will remain fully committed to NATO, addressing concerns over potential disengagement.
Rubio reiterated the U.S. demand for all NATO members to allocate at least 5% of their GDP to defense spending, a significant increase from current levels.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte acknowledged the U.S. pivot toward China and urged European allies to prepare for a reduced American focus on Europe.
European nations have made substantial increases in defense spending, marking the largest such rise since the Cold War, but further commitments are required to meet U.S. expectations.
A coalition led by France and the UK is preparing to offer Ukraine security guarantees, including possible troop deployments, as concerns persist over U.S.-Russia negotiations.