NATO defence ministers discuss strengthening bloc's deterrence, support to Ukraine

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NATO defence ministers discuss strengthening bloc's deterrence, support to Ukraine

STORY: NATO defence ministers discuss strengthening bloc's deterrence, support to Ukraine SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 15, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:05:21 LOCATION: Brussels CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting of NATO Ministers of Defence 2. various of the deployment of NATO allies for Steadfast Defender 2024 STORYLINE: The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) sought to further strengthen the bloc's deterrence and defence, and support to Ukraine, at its defence ministers meeting on Thursday. In light of the deteriorating security environment, NATO does not see any "imminent military threat against the Alliance," NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said after the meeting. In terms of defense investment, Stoltenberg said he expected 18 member states to spend 2 percent of their GDP on defense this year, compared to only three members in 2014. This year, NATO member states in Europe will invest a total of 380 billion U.S. dollars in defense, he said. "By the end of 2024, Eu

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