Czech PM rejects NATO's call to boost defense spending

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Czech PM rejects NATO's call to boost defense spending
Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis said his country will not increase defense spending faster, despite pressure from the United States and NATO. Babis reaffirmed the importance of NATO for Czechia. However, he said Prague cannot afford to raise its military budget more quickly. His statement comes as warnings grow about the threat from Russia.