NATO Considers Ending Annual Summits Amid Tensions with Trump

NATO is reportedly evaluating the possibility of discontinuing its annual summits, a longstanding tradition of high-level diplomatic engagement. The decision is linked to the upcoming final year of Donald Trump's presidency, with officials seeking to avoid a potentially volatile meeting. The move is seen as a response to the strained relationship between NATO and the U.S., exacerbated by Trump's policies and rhetoric. Reuters and Tass both report that the consideration of ending the summits is tied to the desire to avoid a tense encounter with Trump. While the sources agree on the motivation, they differ slightly in phrasing, with Reuters emphasizing the 'bruised' state of NATO and Tass highlighting the 'hurt' by the U.S. No further details on the potential timeline or alternative formats for diplomatic engagement have been provided.