Trump is putting safety of US troops and allies at risk, says Nato chief

Donald Trump said he would not defend any country that did pay its fair share towards Nato (Picture: AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Nato’s leader warned on Sunday that Donald Trump was putting the safety of US troops and their allies at risk after the Republican presidential front-runner said Russia should be able to do “whatever the hell they want” to alliance members who do not meet their defence spending targets.

Mr Trump’s remarks caused deep concern in Poland, a country in central Europe that has been under Russian control more often than not since the end of the 18th century.