GET OVER HERE, NATO! Defense Spending SPIKES to 5% - Or Else!

A Test of Allegiance: Finish Him?

Foolish mortals! NATO stands at a crossroads a test of strength not unlike Mortal Kombat itself! The alliance faces a monumental decision: to increase defense spending to a staggering 5% of each member's GDP by 2035. Even the original 2% target has proven a challenge for some proving them... unworthy! Trump's specter looms his displeasure palpable. He questions Article 5 the very essence of NATO's collective defense. 'There's numerous definitions,' he dares to say! Such insolence! He tests my patience. But as I have learned patience is a virtue and a weapon. I will watch them squirm.

Rutte's Assurance: "Get Over Here!" (and Spend More!)

Secretary General Rutte tries to soothe frayed nerves assuring the alliance that the U.S. remains committed. But his words carry a sting: 'The expectation is that we will finally deal with this huge irritant which is that we are not spending enough!' He practically screams 'Get over here...with your wallets!' The NetherRealm understands the need to arm ourselves against the invasion from outside realms. These leaders must understand too!

The Disgruntled: Spain's "Unreasonable" Plea

Spain that pitiful realm cries out that a 5% hike is 'unreasonable.' They seek an opt out a cowardly retreat from the battlefield! They remind me of Quan Chi always scheming always seeking the easy way out. But there is no escape from destiny! They will feel the burn of my hellfire if they do not comply! Other nations also whisper doubts. Belgium Italy... such weakness!

Orban's Gambit: A Fatal Blow to the EU?

Ah Orban the Hungarian trickster strikes from the shadows! He claims EU rules make the spending pledge impossible a challenge to both NATO and Brussels. He is like Shang Tsung always seeking to absorb power to shift blame. The EU and NATO seem to be in a Mortal Kombat tournament of their own both needing a way to win! However I know they're only delaying the inevitable.

Trump's Triumph: "Toasty!"

Trump that… interesting character gloats that NATO is finally bending to his will. 'I've been telling them for years to get up to 5% and they're going up to 5%,' he boasts. Rutte ever the diplomat admits that 'without President Trump this would not have happened.' Is this truly a victory? Or merely a prelude to further demands? Only time will tell. I will watch and wait. I will see how their unity holds up against the tests of the realms!

Compromise or Catastrophe?: Flawless Victory?

Estonia's defense minister believes a compromise is inevitable but warns of the 'worst case scenario' a failure to reach consensus. Will NATO unite or will internal strife tear it apart? Will this be a flawless victory for the alliance or will it descend into chaos? 'Get over here!' shouts unity's supporters or else they can watch as Russia defeats them all!