NATO Chief Discusses Defense Spending and Ukraine Support in Germany

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte visited Germany for talks with Chancellor Merz and Defence Minister Pistorius, focusing on critical defense matters. Key topics included increasing defense expenditures, boosting defense manufacturing capabilities, and maintaining robust support for Ukraine. These discussions precede the upcoming NATO Summit in Ankara, with Rutte commending Germany's pledge to allocate 3.5% of its GDP to defense by 2029.