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Trump Says NATO Countries Will Buy Weapons to Give to Ukraine

If the plan is finalized, it would allow critical aid to flow to Ukraine as it endures one of Russia’s heaviest assaults of the war.

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Ukrainian soldiers firing American-made munitions, last year.

In a Win for Trump, NATO Agrees to a Big Increase in Military Spending

President Trump has long pushed the European allies to be more self-sufficient on defense, relying less on American protection. NATO committed to a major increase over the next decade.

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President Trump, together with Pete Hegseth, secretary of defense, and Marco Rubio, secretary of state, during a new conference during the NATO summit in The Hague, on Wednesday.

NATO Agrees to Boost Military Spending as Trump Praises Allies, but Criticizes Spain

President Trump has pressed allies to spend more on defense. Leaders agreed that “allies” — but not “all allies” — would meet the objective.

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President Trump with the NATO secretary general, Mark Rutte, in The Hague on Wednesday.

NATO Agrees to Boost Military Spending as Trump Praises Allies, but Criticizes Spain

President Trump has pressed allies to spend more on defense. Leaders agreed that “allies” — but not “all allies” — would meet the objective.

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President Trump with the NATO secretary general, Mark Rutte, in The Hague on Wednesday.

NATO Summit Opens as Israel-Iran Cease-Fire Takes Hold: What to Watch

An internal rift over defense spending and President Trump’s disregard for Ukraine have lowered expectations for the gathering.

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The NATO summit will begin Tuesday in The Hague, with the American attack on Iran and defense spending expected to be major topics.
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