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NATO summit opens in Ankara as Trump’s defence spending pledge takes centre stage

Leaders meeting in Ankara are set to discuss higher defence spending and continued support for Ukraine. Donald Trump’s five per cent budget pledge is among the key issues.

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NATO leaders gather at the Presidential Palace in Ankara for a summit. The White House · Wikimedia Commons

NATO leaders are meeting in Ankara for a summit focused on defence spending and the future of support for Ukraine. The talks come as member states face renewed pressure to strengthen their military commitments.

According to Iltalehti, US President Donald Trump’s position on the five per cent budget pledge is one of the meeting’s most closely watched issues. Allies are expected to assess both their own spending promises and the broader direction of the alliance.

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Story based on reporting from the outlets above. Päivän Sanomat editorial rewrite.

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