Pete Hegseth accuses Nato countries of ‘free riding’ in combative address
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth criticized NATO allies for 'free riding' during a meeting in Brussels on Thursday. He emphasized that future US military support would depend on countries meeting their defense spending targets, with potential cuts to US forces in nations that fail to do so. Concerns arose over NATO's capacity to deter Russian aggression amidst these proposed changes.
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Published 18 Jun 2026, 18:23 UTC · Updated 18 Jun 2026, 18:50 UTC
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