NATO's Potential Collapse: Lavrov's Dire Warning
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has criticized NATO's decision to raise defense spending to 5% of GDP, calling it catastrophic and predicting it may lead to the alliance's collapse. Lavrov urged NATO to be guided by common sense in its actions, as reported by TASS.
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has expressed serious concerns over NATO's recent decision to increase defense spending. Speaking to the state news agency TASS, Lavrov described the move as potentially catastrophic for the alliance, indicating that it might lead to NATO's downfall.
Lavrov advised that NATO should prioritize common sense in guiding its strategies and decisions, rather than focusing solely on military expenditure. This statement comes as NATO allies have collectively agreed to raise their defense spending target to 5% of gross domestic product over the next decade.
The decision highlights ongoing tensions between Russia and NATO, emphasizing the challenges of maintaining international peace and stability amid rising defense budgets in the geopolitical arena.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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