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US Ambassador Urges NATO to Boost Defense Spending
U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matt Whitaker urged member countries to increase defense spending and weapons production in response to emerging Russian threats, emphasizing the unpredictability of Vladimir Putin's actions.
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The Hill
U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matt Whitaker is urging the military alliance’s members to boost defense spending and weapons production to prepare for emerging Russian threats. “You can't predict what [Russian President] Vladimir Putin's going to do or any adversary,” he told USA TODAY during an interview
2026-09-02 18:38 UTC