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Nato summit faces tricky diplomacy with Trump over his defense spending demands | First Thing
Nato leaders meet in Ankara to address US President Donald Trump's demands for increased defense spending, as tensions rise over budget contributions and US troop reductions in Europe. Trump criticized Nato members for insufficient defense budgets, while Platner denied allegations of non-consensual behavior.
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