Mark Rutte said he believes the UK government recognizes the need for a credible path to higher defence spending, cautioning against complacency regarding Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Mark Rutte tells the BBC that UK ministers accept the need to take yearly steps to increase defence spending.
Mark Rutte warns Britain cannot wait until just before 2035 to reach Nato's new defence spending target, requiring nearly £30bn in additional annual military spending.
Mark Rutte says alliance members must increase defense investment to safeguard their way of life amid growing security threats.
Mark Rutte urges Britain and Europe to sustain defence spending increases as Nato faces heightened geopolitical uncertainty