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PestyNomad t1_j22dmzp wrote

Reply to comment by RealityHungry4597 in US, EU, NATO urge restraint as Serbia-Kosovo border crossings close by VanGoghEnjoyer

> Most of NATO hasn’t historically spent a great deal on their defense industry

Eh, plenty of heavy weights on the member list

Overall you are right that most do not contribute as much as the few key countries, but it is still more than enough to keep up with current events.

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RealityHungry4597 t1_j22e5ri wrote

Perhaps it’s enough, perhaps it won’t impact ongoing support to Ukraine but you must admit that it is a further drain nonetheless.

This article seems to indicate that I’m not the only one with this concern, which strengthens the concept that it might be what Russia is trying to do: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/26/world/europe/nato-weapons-shortage-ukraine.html

Lots of priorities; Russia sanctions, arm Ukraine, support Kosovo, deter China, etc…

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