The US president, Donald Trump, has adopted a combative posture at the Nato summit in Ankara, a two-day meeting that has exposed deep divisions among allies over Russia's war in Ukraine, defence spending, and the US-Israel conflict in Iran, where a fragile ceasefire appears to be collapsing.
Zelenskyy's Diplomatic Push
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is holding talks with Nato leaders as he rallies European support against Russia's invasion, which has now reached the outskirts of Kyiv. Despite the tensions, Nato allies are presenting an increasingly united front against what they view as an unreliable US partner under Trump.
Divisions Over Defence Spending
The summit has highlighted disagreements on burden-sharing, with Trump pressing allies to meet the 2% GDP defence spending target. Some European members resist, arguing that their contributions to collective security extend beyond financial metrics.
Iran Ceasefire at Risk
Meanwhile, the fragile ceasefire between the US and Israel in Iran shows signs of unravelling, adding another layer of complexity to the summit discussions. The situation has further strained transatlantic relations, as European allies seek a coordinated approach.
Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian’s central and eastern Europe correspondent Shaun Walker for analysis on how Trump's approach may reshape Nato's strategy and Ukraine's fight for survival.
