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NATO is full of freeloaders
It's Trump, not Macron, who once called NATO "obsolete," just as it's Trump who has repeatedly cast doubt on whether the US would defend NATO states from an attack
 "NATO is full of freeloaders")
Putin says Russia ready for cooperation with NATO to resist 'real' threats
He named these common threats as "international terrorism, local armed conflicts (and) the danger of uncontrolled proliferation of weapons of mass destruction"
 "Putin says Russia ready for cooperation with NATO to resist 'real' threats")
Impeachment push by Democrats 'unpatriotic': Donald Trump at NATO Summit
Trump, who commented while meeting with NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg, has criticized Democrats for holding an impeachment hearing while he is abroad
 "Impeachment push by Democrats 'unpatriotic': Donald Trump at NATO Summit")
London attacker, a convicted terrorist released in 2018; prompts criticism
The 2017 attack focused attention on cuts to policing since the governing Conservatives took power in 2010.
 "London attacker, a convicted terrorist released in 2018; prompts criticism")
US to cut spending on NATO budget, Germany to pay more under new formula
Trump has repeatedly criticised European members for freeloading on the US, singling out Germany for lagging behind on an alliance commitment to spend at least 2% of GDP on defence
 "US to cut spending on NATO budget, Germany to pay more under new formula")
EU will not replace NATO, says new Brussels chief after Macron criticism
Ursula von der Leyen, the incoming European Commission president, became the latest major European leader to distance herself from a pugnacious Macron interview
 "EU will not replace NATO, says new Brussels chief after Macron criticism")
NATO set to update security requirements to counter 5G network risks
The topic being addressed by NATO defence ministers comes after the United States imposed restrictions on Chinese tech giant Huawei
 "NATO set to update security requirements to counter 5G network risks")
Alliance troops won't stay longer than necessary in Afghanistan: Nato chief
There are currently around 14,000 US troops and 16,000 personnel from NATO and its allies in Afghanistan
 "Alliance troops won't stay longer than necessary in Afghanistan: Nato chief")
Nato chief sees 'positive' in Trump's criticism of the alliance's funding
Trump has frequently blasted members of the 29-nation western security partnership for not paying more into their national defense budgets
 "Nato chief sees 'positive' in Trump's criticism of the alliance's funding")
Nato's biggest exercise since Cold War spurs 'war' fear, protests in Norway
Anti-NATO protests were also organised on Saturday in Bergen, Norway's second largest city, and the southern city of Kristiansand
 "Nato's biggest exercise since Cold War spurs 'war' fear, protests in Norway")
Nato summit: Trump claims victory, says allies increased spending plans
French President Emmanuel Macron, countered the claim, saying Nato's spending commitments remained the same
 "Nato summit: Trump claims victory, says allies increased spending plans")
What good is Nato if Germany is paying billions of dollars to Russia: Trump
Trump's criticism of America's allies comes days ahead of his meeting with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Helsinki on July 16
 "What good is Nato if Germany is paying billions of dollars to Russia: Trump")
Trump demands NATO members double their defence spending commitments
Trump's surprise demand came after he clashed with Chancellor Angela Merkel, calling Germany a "captive" of Russia
As Trump brings grievances, Nato summit's trajectory could go the G-7 way
Trump openly questioned the value of the generations-old alliance ahead of the meeting and linked US spending for Europe's defence with America's trade deficit with the world's largest trading bloc
 "As Trump brings grievances, Nato summit's trajectory could go the G-7 way")
Is Nato next target in Trump's quest to remake world order in US interests
Then there's the long shadow cast by Vladimir Putin, and fears in some allied capitals at what Trump might offer the Russian leader at their summit in Helsinki next Monday
 "Is Nato next target in Trump's quest to remake world order in US interests")
Donald Trump pledges commitment to NATO's mutual defence pact
Donald Trump assured that US stands firmly behind Article Five of NATO defence pact
Trump condemns NATO allies for failing to pay defence bills
Trump made no mention of his commitment to NATO's Article 5 collective defence guarantee
 "Trump condemns NATO allies for failing to pay defence bills")
Nato allies must pay fair share for defence costs: Donald Trump
He also thanked the Chancellor for her leadership in supporting Nato and its efforts in Afghanistan
 "Nato allies must pay fair share for defence costs: Donald Trump")
Donald Trump, Angela Merkel to discuss NATO, terrorism in upcoming meeting
The meeting with Merkel will also allow Trump to discuss peace efforts in Ukraine
 "Donald Trump, Angela Merkel to discuss NATO, terrorism in upcoming meeting")
Russia, NATO hold high-level talks for first time in 3 years
NATO had decided to freeze its relations after Russia illegally annexed the Crimean peninsula
 "Russia, NATO hold high-level talks for first time in 3 years")
