Nato leaders meet in Turkey for summit after Trump renews calls for US to take over Greenland – Europe live
Summary
NATO leaders met in Ankara, Turkey, for a summit focused on improving defense cooperation and supporting Ukraine. President Donald Trump criticized NATO allies for not supporting the U.S. on Iran, threatened to withdraw troops from Europe, and renewed his call for the U.S. to take control of Greenland, which Denmark firmly opposed.Key Facts
- NATO leaders gathered in Turkey to discuss defense spending and alliance cooperation.
- Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte praised President Trump for urging European NATO members to increase defense efforts.
- The alliance planned to restate its support for Ukraine amid ongoing tensions with Russia.
- President Trump expressed disappointment in NATO allies for lacking support on Iran issues.
- Trump threatened to pull U.S. troops out of Europe during the summit.
- Trump renewed his claim that Greenland should be owned by the U.S., not Denmark.
- Denmark’s prime minister said Greenland is not for sale and the country is ready to defend the territory.
- The summit was designed to be brief and avoid disruption but included tense moments with President Trump’s statements.
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