NATO leaders convened in The Hague on June 24-25 to deliberate on pressing issues, particularly the need for increased defense spending and bolstering support for Ukraine amid its ongoing conflict with Russia. The U.S. has urged NATO allies to take on a larger financial burden as the war approaches its fourth year. Russian President Vladimir Putin views NATO expansion, particularly into former Soviet territories, as a significant threat to Russia's national security, with implications for Ukraine's potential NATO and EU membership stated as justifications for Russian military actions since 2014.
NATO's ongoing discussions in The Hague emphasize the necessity for increased defense spending among allies as the Ukraine conflict continues and demands for shared costs rise.
Putin perceives NATO's expansion as a direct threat to Russian national security, arguing it breaches trust established by historic agreements governing post-Cold War relations.
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