NATO Leaders Including Trump to Affirm "Ironclad Commitment" to Collective Defence in Ankara
Global news from Turkey: NATO leaders including Trump will affirm an "ironclad commitment" to collective defence at a summit in Ankara.
Global news from Turkey: NATO leaders including US President Donald Trump are set to affirm an "ironclad commitment" to collective defence under the alliance's Article 5 pact at a summit in Ankara next week, according to a text approved by NATO ambassadors.
The summit comes as the alliance faces increasing pressure from Russia's war in Ukraine and rising tensions with China. Trump has reportedly pushed for increased defence spending from European members.
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will host the summit in Ankara, with security concerns and potential threats from the Middle East high on the agenda. The alliance also plans to discuss a new strategic concept for 2026.
The affirmation of Article 5 comes as Trump has previously criticized NATO as "obsolete," making the statement a significant moment for the alliance.
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