The US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has again urged the NATO member states to increase their defense budget, reports the Voice of America.  In an interview with the foreign ministers, Tillerson noted, that NATO should have all the financial and other resources necessary for the implementation of its mission in the countries like Iraq and Syria.

Tilersone also spoke about Russia’s aggression in Ukraine. His words were tougher than those of any previous presenters from Trump's administration. " We want obviously to have a discussion around NATO’s posture here in Europe, most particularly in Eastern Europe in response to Russia’s aggression in Ukraine and elsewhere," said Tillerson.