Russia’s invasion has dominated previous meetings, but keeping President Trump happy was the focus at the gathering this week. Ukraine was largely shunted to the sidelines.
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In a Win for Trump, NATO Agrees to a Big Increase in Military Spending
President Trump has long pushed the European allies to be more self-sufficient on defense, relying less on American protection. NATO committed to a major increase over the next decade.
Mushy Wording Lets NATO Commit to Trump’s Military Spending Demand
President Trump has pressed allies to spend more on defense. Leaders agreed that “allies” — but not “all allies” — would meet the objective.
Mushy Wording Lets NATO Commit to Trump’s Military Spending Demand
President Trump has pressed allies to spend more on defense. Leaders agreed that “allies” — but not “all allies” — would meet the objective.
Intel Report on Iran Upends Victory Lap Trump Was Hoping for at NATO
President Trump had been eager to celebrate the U.S. strikes on Iran, but a new report indicates the attack set back Iran’s nuclear program by only a few months.
NATO Leader’s Aim? Give Trump What He Wants: A Win on Military Spending.
But at a summit focused on keeping President Trump happy, discussion of Russia is expected to be muted, despite most allies’ belief that its aggression is NATO’s chief challenge.
What to Watch for at the NATO Summit
An internal rift over defense spending and President Trump’s disregard for Ukraine have lowered expectations for the gathering.
A Show of Unity May Be the Best That NATO Can Hope For at Summit
An internal rift over defense spending and President Trump’s disregard for Ukraine have lowered expectations for the gathering.
A Show of Unity May Be the Best That NATO Can Hope For at Summit
An internal rift over defense spending and President Trump’s disregard for Ukraine have lowered expectations for the gathering.
A Show of Unity May Be the Best That NATO Can Hope For at Summit
An internal rift over defense spending and President Trump’s disregard for Ukraine have lowered expectations for the gathering.