Trump arrives for NATO summit in Turkey amid Russia strikes, spending strains
US President Donald Trump has arrived in Turkey for a NATO summit as the alliance is strained by Russia's attacks on Ukraine and disputes over defence spending. Allies are expected to unveil tens of billions of dollars in new defence deals on Tuesday. Trump has pressed members to raise their contributions.
US President Donald Trump has arrived in Turkey for a summit of NATO leaders. The meeting comes as Russia's attacks on Ukraine continue and as disagreements over defence spending deepen among allies.
Allied leaders are expected to announce tens of billions of dollars in new defence deals on Tuesday. European countries are moving to raise their military budgets amid concerns over Russia. Trump has repeated that members must contribute more to burden-sharing.
According to CNBC, Trump has frequently vented about NATO members' refusal to heed US calls for help clearing the Strait of Hormuz during Washington's campaign against Iran. Holding the summit in Ankara also draws attention to regional diplomacy. How leaders shape their defence commitments will be watched closely.
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