Trump wraps NATO summit on a positive note, after meeting Zelenskyy

Key Points:

• At a NATO summit in Turkey, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. will grant Ukraine a license to manufacture Patriot air defense systems, a significant development in Ukraine's efforts to counter Russian missile attacks.
• Trump praised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for his leadership and expressed optimism about a potential deal to end the conflict, marking a more positive tone compared to previous interactions.
• NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte supported recent U.S. strikes on Iran following attacks on merchant ships, emphasizing the necessity of the response amid fragile interim agreements with Tehran.
• NATO allies have increased defense spending, partly due to Trump’s pressure, with commitments to boost budgets and infrastructure to enhance European security, though some countries still lag behind spending targets.
• Trump also indicated plans to remove Syria's designation as a state sponsor of terrorism, signaling a move toward normalization with Syria’s new government led by former insurgent Ahmad al-Sharaa.