Trump expects Washington's NATO allies to spend more on bombs and bullets, but nations are reluctant to boost spending.

European nations are funding a controversial United Nations group linked to Palestinian terrorism — while shirking their obligations to NATO, records show.

NATO's Secretary-General Mark Rutte hailed newly inaugurated U.S. President Donald Trump's warning on Wednesday that Russia could expect more tariffs and sanctions if it did not end the war in Ukraine.

NATO is deploying sea drones to help monitor and defend subsea cables in the Baltic amid the escalating threat of Russian sabotage. Mark Rutte, the secretary-general of the alliance, mentioned the new tech at a recent panel.

The more the Republican president talks about the NATO alliance, the greater the concerns about his commitment to the international partnership.

NATO is not involved in decisions taken by member states, such as the United States, over hiring in the armed forces based around diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI) criteria, said NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at Davos on Thursday.

Russia has condemned the Western alliance for ramping up its naval presence in the so-called 'NATO lake' after alleged sabotage by Moscow-linked vessels.

The operation follows a string of incidents that have heightened fears of Russian sabotage and spying in the strategic region.

Europe’s military heavyweights have already said that meeting President Donald Trump’s potential challenge to spend up to 5% of their economic output on security would be challenging

"No observation mission has the right to monopolize election observation," Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council Konstantin Kosachev said