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Trump rips NATO allies, dashing European hopes for a kumbaya summit
President Donald Trump criticized NATO allies for insufficient support and financial contributions during a summit in Turkey, dashing European hopes for a positive outcome. He praised Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and hinted at resuming F-35 jet fighter sales to Turkey despite prior disagreements over Russian defense systems. Trump also dismissed the impact of the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the U.S.
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