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Trump again demands Greenland as NATO unveils military projects worth billions to prove its firepower
PBS • • world
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump renewed tensions in Europe by insisting that the United States should control Greenland instead of Denmark, falsely claiming the island is surrounded by Chinese and Russian ships.
- At the NATO summit in Turkey, European countries announced billions in arms deals to address Trump's longstanding complaint about insufficient European defense spending.
- Trump announced the lifting of U.S. sanctions on Turkey related to its purchase of Russian S-400 missile systems, signaling potential reconsideration of Turkey's access to F-35 fighter jets despite opposition from Israel and U.S. lawmakers.
- NATO revealed new multinational defense projects, including the procurement of new surveillance aircraft and drones, aiming to modernize capabilities and demonstrate commitment to collective defense.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appealed for NATO membership, highlighting Ukraine's military experience and ongoing conflict with Russia, while NATO officials emphasized successful deterrence of Russian aggression against member states.
