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NATO allies reaffirm ‘ironclad’ collective defense commitment despite Trump threats
NATO allies reaffirmed their commitment to collective defense under Article 5 during a summit in Ankara, despite U.S. President Donald Trump's warnings against aiding Europe in case of attack and his repeated calls to take control of Greenland. The declaration emphasized unity, with leaders like French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz highlighting increased European defense spending and continued support for Ukraine, including €70 billion in annual aid.
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