The NATO chief emphasized that the alliance needs strength more than ever, especially with rising threats from Russia, ongoing war in Ukraine, cyberattacks, and increasing tensions with China. “Unity and readiness are key,” Stoltenberg said. “And that requires commitment — in words and in funding.”

By Andrew Gray, Sabine Siebold and Jeff Mason THE HAGUE (Reuters) -NATO leaders gathered in The Hague on Wednesday for a summit tailor-made for U.S. President Donald Trump, with European allies hoping a pledge to hike defence spending will prompt him to dispel doubts about his commitment to the alliance.