By Reuters Staff
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NATO Spending Won’t Be in ‘Spotlight’ with Biden, German Foreign Minister Says
German foreign minister Heiko Maas said NATO and defense spending will "no longer be as much in the spotlight" during a Joe Biden administration, Politico reported Monday. Under Pressure from Trump, Allies Up NATO Contributions
Secretary-General says third of member countries have now met spending requirements
NATO spending has increased for the sixth consecutive year thanks to new contributions from allies, Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said in prepared remarks Wednesday. Trump Administration Considers Assembling ‘Asian NATO’ to Counter China
Trump administration officials are quietly considering the creation of a NATO-style alliance with Asian countries in an effort against China, the Washington Times reported.
Russia Sends Troops to Belarus, Challenging NATO
Russian troops deployed to Belarus for military exercises last week have not yet left, potentially challenging the security of NATO countries in the Baltic region.
Russia Attempts to Intercept American Jet in NATO Airspace
A Russian fighter jet flew deep into Danish airspace last week after attempting to intercept an American bomber, the Jerusalem Post reported Tuesday Germany Pushes to End 2 Percent GDP Commitment to NATO
Germany's defense minister, Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer, called for a new measurement standard for the country's contributions to NATO, soon after the Pentagon authorized the transfer of thousands of troops out of Germany, Defense News reported Friday.
German States Ask Congress Not to Remove U.S. Troops
The leaders of four German states wrote to Congress asking for a halt to Washington's troop withdrawal plan from the country, Reuters reported Sunday. Turkey Escalates Threats to Leave NATO
Tensions rise following naval dispute with France
A Turkish official raised the possibility of the country leaving NATO, according to a Tuesday Reuters report.
U.S. Military Says Russia Deployed Fighter Jets to Libya
TUNIS (Reuters) - The U.S. military said on Tuesday that Russia has deployed fighter aircraft to Libya to support Russian mercenaries fighting for eastern forces, adding to concerns of a new escalation in the conflict. 