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Former NATO chief warns UK may face cold reception from Turkey over defense spending · Cyprus Report

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Former NATO chief warns UK may face cold reception from Turkey over defense spending

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Former NATO chief George Robertson criticized the UK government for failing to commit to a 3.5% defense spending target.
He warned that without this commitment, the UK may receive a "frozen" reception from Turkey.
Robertson, who co-authored the UK defense plan, expressed concerns about the implications for international relations.
His remarks were published on July 7, 2026, highlighting the importance of defense funding in diplomatic engagements.
The UK government's current defense spending strategy was cited as insufficient in addressing these issues.

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Πρώην επικεφαλής ΝΑΤΟ: Η Βρετανία μπορεί να έχει «παγωμένη» υποδοχή από την Άγκυρα ελλείψει δέσμευσης για 3,5% στην άμυναNaftemporiki · 14 days ago

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Former NATO chief George Robertson criticized the UK government for failing to commit to a 3.5% defense spending target.
He warned that without this commitment, the UK may receive a "frozen" reception from Turkey.
Robertson, who co-authored the UK defense plan, expressed concerns about the implications for international relations.
His remarks were published on July 7, 2026, highlighting the importance of defense funding in diplomatic engagements.
The UK government's current defense spending strategy was cited as insufficient in addressing these issues.

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