Trump to Meet Zelenskyy at NATO Summit as US Pushes for 5% Defense Spending
President Trump will meet Ukrainian President Zelenskyy at the NATO summit in Turkey as allies seek renewed efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war, while the US pushes for a 5% GDP defense spending target.
US President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the upcoming NATO summit in Turkey, according to reports. The meeting comes as allied nations intensify efforts to find a diplomatic resolution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Additionally, the United States is pressing NATO members to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP, a significant hike from the current 2% guideline. The push reflects ongoing tensions over European security, as well as disputes involving Greenland and the broader impact of the Iran conflict.
Source: First Squawk