NATO Summit: Greenland Again, Trump 'Very' Angry, and No World Cup Talk

The NATO summit in Ankara concluded with a tumultuous atmosphere, marked by renewed conflict in Ukraine and the restart of the war against Iran. U.S. President Donald Trump significantly disrupted proceedings by reiterating his demand for Greenland and suggesting that both Ukraine and Russia were open to a peace agreement, even in the presence of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Trump declared he was severing trade relations with Spain, labeling the country a "useless and terrible" partner for refusing to increase its defense spending to 5% of GDP or join the war in Iran. However, he later reassured allies by stating the United States' commitment to NATO, declaring, "We want to stay with you!" He also indicated the U.S. would continue selling arms to allies regardless of their use.

The two-day summit, hosted by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, saw Trump attending due to his relationship with the Turkish leader, whom the article describes as vital to NATO with its second-largest army. The final declaration thanked Turkey for its hospitality and looked forward to the next meeting, but, unlike previous years, did not specify a date or location for future gatherings.

Regarding Ukraine, Trump stated the U.S. was prepared to offer security guarantees to help save lives and reiterated his belief in the potential of both Ukraine and Russia. When questioned about further sanctions on Russia, he suggested there was "a lot of pressure on President Putin" and that the Russian president "doesn't like what's happening."

Trump also indicated a willingness to visit Ukraine at "the right time," preferably after the war concluded, though he joked about the Secret Service's potential disapproval. He later held bilateral meetings with President Zelenskyy and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, announcing with Zelenskyy that both nations were seeking an agreement to end hostilities. Zelenskyy urged Trump to facilitate Western air defense systems, including Patriot missiles, for Ukraine.

Notably, NATO leaders informally agreed not to discuss the World Cup with Trump, fearing his irritation.

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