NATO Nations Boost Defense Spending Amid Growing Russian Threat

Record number of member countries now meet the alliance's 2% GDP defense spending goal, driven by concerns over Ukraine conflict.

23 out of 32 NATO members are now hitting the 2% GDP defense spending target.
Defense spending across European NATO allies and Canada has increased by nearly 18% this year.
The surge in spending is largely attributed to Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg highlighted the alliance's strengthened unity and collective security.
Upcoming NATO summit in Washington to focus on further support for Ukraine and future membership prospects.