Trump and Zelenskyy meet at NATO summit amid Patriot missile crisis

Key Points:

• President Donald Trump enters the final day of the NATO summit in Ankara, focusing on defense spending, support for Ukraine, and transatlantic security, with planned bilateral meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa.
• Trump announced the lifting of U.S. sanctions on Turkey and indicated readiness to proceed with the sale of F-35 stealth jets to Ankara despite previous opposition due to Turkey's purchase of Russia's S-400 system.
• Ukraine is urgently requesting additional Patriot missile interceptors from NATO allies amid critical shortages, as recent Russian ballistic missile attacks went largely unchallenged due to depleted Ukrainian defenses.
• The summit aims to advance NATO's 2025 commitment to allocate 5% of GDP to defense, with Secretary-General Mark Rutte urging member states to present concrete plans to enhance military capabilities and deter Russia.
• Trump reiterated criticism of European NATO members for insufficient support of U.S. efforts, suggesting the possibility of withdrawing U.S. troops from Europe and renewing his interest in U.S. control over Greenland.