NATO says Allies united to strengthen defence and Ukraine - Speech Brief
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NATO says Allies united to strengthen defence and Ukraine

Key points

  • Allies commit to stronger deterrence and higher defence spending
  • Ukraine must be in strongest position for durable peace talks

TL;DR

  • Welcomed US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth and noted US commitment and expectations for burden‑sharing.
  • Endorsed defence plans by Supreme Allied Commander General Cavoli and urged significantly more defence spending and production capacity.
  • Reported defence spending growth since 2014 and urged faster increases and a shift to a wartime mindset for industry.
  • Noted NATO‑Ukraine Council meeting with Ukraine and EU High Representative Kaja Kallas; Wiesbaden command now operational; Allies stressed Ukraine must be in the strongest position for durable peace talks.
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