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His earlier comments reiterate a sense of wariness towards NATO, calling into question the alliance’s operational effectiveness. Bannon stressed that the military capabilities of NATO members, particularly the UK's commitment to defense spending at only 2.5% of GDP, were insufficient to meet the challenges posed by Russia. He emphasized that the UK and its allies must enhance their combat readiness if they wish to succeed in any military engagements against larger forces.