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NATO Chief Meets Trump at Ankara Summit, Urges Allies to Match U.S. Defense Spending
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte met U.S. President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the NATO leaders' summit in Ankara on July 8, 2026. Rutte told reporters the United States remains fully committed to the alliance while calling for equal defense spending by European and Canadian members.
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NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte met U.S. President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the NATO leaders' summit in Ankara on July 8, 2026. Rutte told reporters before the main session that the United States maintains complete commitment to the alliance.
Rutte also said European and Canadian members should equalize their defense spending with the United States. He described that expectation as completely fair. The summit brought together alliance leaders in the Turkish capital.
Rutte spoke to reporters in Ankara and Warsaw the same day.
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