Three NATO countries have spent less on their defense than agreed, NATO sources say. The Czech Republic, Slovenia and Albania appear not to have achieved the agreed minimum last year, even though they already have to work towards a much higher defense budget. US Defense Minister Pete Hegseth threatened punishment: “Europe was not intended as an area of dependency”
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US minister launches tirade after three NATO countries still spend too little on defense: “Europe should be a military power”
Bytaketonews
Jun 18, 2026