Hegseth blasts allies in fiery NATO call-out as Trump fails to fix Russia-Ukraine war once again

At NATO headquarters, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivered a thunderous message: Europe must pay its share, and Russia will face “costs” if the war doesn’t end. Speaking beside allies, Hegseth called for “peace through strength” and urged nations to ramp up funding for the new PURL arms program, where Europe pays and America provides. “No free riders,” he warned, praising Germany and Poland for meeting the 5% target. With Trump backing the plan and Zelensky seeking Tomahawks, the future of NATO’s unity hangs in the balance.