NATO summit ends with strong sense of unity, says Stoltenberg

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg lauded a "strong sense of unity" among leaders at the Ankara summit, despite geopolitical tensions and external threats testing the alliance. The meeting took place as conflict between the U.S. and Iran escalated, deepening existing rifts between President Donald Trump and European allies. Trump expressed disappointment over allies' stances on the Iran conflict and reiterated claims for Greenland, while also criticizing defense spending levels.

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We all felt that this alliance is more united than ever before.

Despite these challenges, Stoltenberg described the discussions as reflecting a unity not seen in recent history. "We all felt that this alliance is more united than ever before," he stated, attributing this to the ability to disagree and then reconcile. He noted that allies are increasing both core defense expenditures and broader investments, with billions of dollars in procurement contracts signed during the summit.

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Stoltenberg emphasized that European allies and Canada are assuming greater responsibility for NATO's defense, a long-standing demand from Trump. He also announced a "historic step" to improve NATO's fuel supply chain, involving a 27 billion euro investment to modernize storage and distribution infrastructure and support new facilities, including pipeline expansions eastward.

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