North American and European leaders agree on the goal of defense spending by 5 %

A joint statement approved by the 32 NATO allies said that they “re -” re -make an iron commitment to collective defense “and will receive annual plans that show a reliable and increasing path” to the target of 5 percent.

The spending goal will be held in 2029.

The Pepper has only one signal to Russia, noting “the long -term threat posed by Russia for European Atlantic Security” and one sentences indicating “permanent sovereign obligations to provide support to Ukraine.”

This represents a great change in the tone of an alliance formed to defend against Moscow and spent the past three years focusing on Kyiv’s support. It also reflects Donald Trump’s doubts in Russia as a deduction and his lukewarm position towards Ukraine.