NATO Allies Press Trump on Defense Spending Amid Ankara Summit Tensions
At the NATO summit in Ankara, European leaders and Canada sought to convince Donald Trump to re-commit to the alliance by showcasing increased defense spending. NATO members discussed new financing models and proposed a dedicated bank to fund security initiatives. The summit highlighted ongoing tensions over U.S. demands for greater European military investment.
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NATO's European leaders aim to convince Donald Trump to re-commit to the military alliance he revived his disputes with them over the Iran war and Greenland.
The US president's inflammatory words have punctuated the image of unity at this crucial gathering, Security Correspondent Frank Gardner writes.
NATO members are discussing defense spending at the Ankara summit amid US pressure. European nations and Canada have increased defense budgets since 2017. Four countries are developing a new financing model to speed up defense investments. Another proposal involves a bank to fund defense and security initiatives. These efforts aim to strengthen collective defense and support Ukraine's resistance.
Some are making significant progress on raising their military spending. A few are pushing boundaries in finding ways to try to meet their targets.