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

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 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 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.
Europe is divided over Trump's call for NATO members to boost defense spending to 5% of GDP
Ralf Stegner, a member of Germany's Social Democratic Party, called Trump's comments "delusional and truly insane." Poland has backed Trump's demand.
'Spend More Or Learn Russian': NATO Boss' Chilling Warning To Members Amid Putin's Fear
NATO secretary-general rained fire on EU members of the U.S.-led bloc over defence spending on Monday. Mark Rutte told an European committee that members need to increase their defence spending or learn Russian as they could face an attack anytime after 4-5 years.
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Rutte says NATO must spend smarter on defence or face bill of 3.7% of GDP
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Rethink welfare to finance military splurge, NATO boss tells European Parliament
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European defense heavyweights say meeting Trump's military spending target won't be easy
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Biggest NATO allies in Europe will swiftly implement new targets, Berlin says
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