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Trump demands NATO members double their defence spending commitments
Trump's surprise demand came after he clashed with Chancellor Angela Merkel, calling Germany a "captive" of Russia
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As Trump brings grievances, Nato summit's trajectory could go the G-7 way
Trump openly questioned the value of the generations-old alliance ahead of the meeting and linked US spending for Europe's defence with America's trade deficit with the world's largest trading bloc
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Is Nato next target in Trump's quest to remake world order in US interests
Then there's the long shadow cast by Vladimir Putin, and fears in some allied capitals at what Trump might offer the Russian leader at their summit in Helsinki next Monday
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Trump condemns NATO allies for failing to pay defence bills
Trump made no mention of his commitment to NATO's Article 5 collective defence guarantee
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Nato allies must pay fair share for defence costs: Donald Trump
He also thanked the Chancellor for her leadership in supporting Nato and its efforts in Afghanistan
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Donald Trump, Angela Merkel to discuss NATO, terrorism in upcoming meeting
The meeting with Merkel will also allow Trump to discuss peace efforts in Ukraine
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Russia, NATO hold high-level talks for first time in 3 years
NATO had decided to freeze its relations after Russia illegally annexed the Crimean peninsula
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Russian military chief speaks to NATO counterpart
First such contact since NATO suspended dialogue with Russia in 2014 after Crimea's annexation
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Russia calls for end to outdated West order as US vows loyalty to allies
Russia says the time when the West called the shots was over while Nato was a relic of the Cold War
US Defence Secy James Mattis to NATO: Pay up or we reduce support
To spend at least 2% of their GDP on defence
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US defence chief James Mattis hails NATO as 'fundamental bedrock'
He also sought to reassure allies about President Donald Trump's commitment to the alliance
Trump, Merkel agree on NATO's 'fundamental importance'
Trump accepted Merkel's invitation to attend the G20 Summit of developed and emerging countries
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NATO's future when America comes first
Hearkening back to language not employed in the United States since the 1930s
Ashton Carter tells NATO states to talk to Donald Trump's team
Trump has often indicated that as President he might not be committed to NATO
NATO pullback can help Trump build confidence with Russia: Putin aide
The US President-elect, while pitching for abandoning America's NATO commitments, had called the alliance "obsolete"
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Sweden to join NATO strategic communications centre
Earlier this month, Sweden announced it was remilitarising its biggest island, Gotland
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Moscow blasts NATO focus on 'non-existent' Russia threat
NATO will hold fresh talks with Russia on July 13 in Brussels just days after the landmark alliance summit
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Obama vows US will 'always' stand by NATO allies
Some of the allies however, especially France and Germany, have called for NATO to avoid a Cold-War style stand-off with Russia
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NATO leaders gear up for threats from Russia
US President Barack Obama announced his decision to send an additional 1,000 US troops to Poland as part of NATO efforts
NATO countries willing to 'do more' in Afghanistan: Pentagon
Most of the NATO troops in Afghanistan are working as advisors to local Afghan security forces
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