UK sends message to Trump, NATO, and Russia with defense budget hikes
by Washington Examiner
Washington Examiner— British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced on Tuesday that the United Kingdom will increase defense spending to at least 2.5% of gross domestic product by 2030. It will mean approximately $90 billion in additional spending by 2030. Sunak has also announced an additional $622 million U.K. aid allotment for Ukraine. Sunak’s statement appears precipitated, at […]
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