The Hague summit marked a historic security operation for the Netherlands and NATO, focusing on a commitment to increase defense spending to 5% over the next decade. The summit reaffirmed NATO's collective defense principle, despite Trump's previous ambiguous comments about mutual security. Tensions regarding Russia were evident, with NATO countries recognizing the threat it poses, yet the final statement avoided direct condemnation of Russia. Spain's Prime Minister faced challenges at the summit, advocating for a lower defense spending percentage while being criticized by Trump. The interactions between Trump and NATO leaders, particularly with Mark Rutte, highlighted the complex dynamics at play. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)