U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said Wednesday that more firepower is headed to Ukraine, as NATO allies intensify efforts to bolster the countrys defenses against Russia.

Speaking at a gathering of NATO defense ministers in Brussels, Hegseth called on all member nations to turn the alliances new 5% defense spending increase into tangible action. He said Ukraine remains central to NATOs strategy in deterring aggression.

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U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker echoed Hegseth's message, saying the alliance has never been more lethal or resilient, but warning that the world has never been more dangerous.

Several NATO members outlined recent contributions to Ukraines military cap

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