Nato summit begins with focus on defence spending as Zelenskyy and Trump due to meet - Europe live
Summary
NATO leaders, including President Donald Trump, met in Ankara, Turkey, to discuss defense spending and capabilities amid concerns that the US may be unable to supply promised weapons due to depleted stockpiles from conflicts in Ukraine and Iran. The summit included talks between President Trump and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy, with European countries worried about future US support for NATO.Key Facts
- NATO summit took place in Ankara, Turkey, focusing on defense spending and military abilities.
- President Donald Trump attended the summit with a large delegation of about 1,400 people.
- The US has delayed or canceled deliveries of important weapons like Tomahawk missiles, HIMARS rocket systems, and Patriot missiles to Europe.
- These weapons are important for defending Ukraine and Europe against missile attacks, especially from Russia.
- Europe is concerned that the US defense industry cannot meet NATO allies’ weapon needs due to stockpile shortages caused by wars in Ukraine and Iran.
- Behind the scenes, NATO leaders worked to manage possible unpredictable behavior from President Trump during the talks.
- A meeting between President Trump and Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy took place before the formal summit events.
- Separate from NATO, France awaited a court decision on Marine Le Pen’s ability to run for president after a previous ban due to legal issues.
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