Czech PM Andrej Babis reiterates importance of NATO but rejects calls to increase defense spending
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Czech PM Babis under fire for missing NATO spending targets September 24, 2026 The Czech Republic "must remain committed to increasing defense spending," Matthew Whitaker, the US envoy to NATO, demanded in Prague last week.
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Czech PM Babis under fire for missing NATO spending targets September 24, 2026 The Czech Republic "must remain committed to increasing defense spending," Matthew Whitaker, the US envoy to NATO, demanded in Prague last week.
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