The recently concluded NATO summit in The Hague was a great success all around.

First of all, it demonstrated unity and determination between the U.S., Canada, and European allies. It quickly reached the desired conclusion to increase the target of defense expenditures to 5% of gross domestic product: 3.5% for strictly military purposes and 1.5% for defense-related infrastructure and its protection, cybersecurity, civil defense, and resilience until 2035.

An additional significant consensus point is that military aid to Ukraine can be included in the tally of own defense expenses.

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