Nato leaders meet in Turkey for summit after Trump renews calls for US to take over Greenland – Europe live updates
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At a glance
- NATO leaders convened in Ankara, Turkey, for a summit amid renewed calls from U.S. President Donald Trump for the U.S. to acquire Greenland.
- Trump's arrival in Turkey preceded the meeting, where he had previously threatened to withdraw U.S. troops from Europe.
- The summit was intended to be brief and drama-free, despite expectations of potential outbursts from the U.S. president.
NATO leaders gathered in Ankara, Turkey, for a summit that was overshadowed by U.S. President Donald Trump's renewed demands for the United States to take over Greenland. Trump arrived in the Turkish capital on the eve of the meeting, having previously threatened to pull American troops out of Europe. The summit was designed to be a swift affair, with organizers hoping to minimize the potential for disruptions from the often unpredictable U.S. president. However, Trump's presence and his outspoken nature cast a shadow over the proceedings. His calls for the U.S. to acquire Greenland, a Danish autonomous territory, have been a recurring theme in his foreign policy pronouncements. The timing of these demands, coinciding with a crucial NATO gathering, highlighted ongoing tensions within the alliance and Trump's willingness to pursue his agenda regardless of diplomatic norms.
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