NATO sends clear message to Russia as Ukraine defense spending surges

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said Wednesday that more firepower is headed to Ukraine, as NATO allies intensify efforts to bolster the country’s defenses against Russia.

Speaking at a gathering of NATO defense ministers in Brussels, Hegseth called on all member nations to turn the alliance’s new 5% defense spending increase into tangible action. He said Ukraine remains central to NATO’s strategy in deterring aggression.

Several NATO members outlined recent contributions to Ukraine’s military capability. The United Kingdom said it has delivered about 85,000 drones to Ukraine in the past six months. The Netherlands has also pledged $100 million toward expanding Ukraine’s drone operations.

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