Donald Trump has said it would be “ridiculous” for the United States to maintain its “one-sided” approach to Nato.

Trump has long accused European allies of not investing enough in their own militaries and relying too heavily on U.S. contributions.

Brussels ― NATO leaders gather next week in Ankara, where Europeans aim to set aside strife with U.S. President Donald Trumpover Iran and Greenland and show they are stepping up to defend the continent as Washington cuts back on its commitments to the alliance.

The United States appears to be pulling back from European security, with U.S. plans for withdrawal accelerating after a rift over support for the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran. NATO’s Turkey summit could be the start of a transition toward a new version of the alliance,

By Sabine Siebold BERLIN, July 2 (Reuters) - European NATO allies have largely filled the gaps left by the United States in the alliance's defence plans, NATO's top commander said on Thursday, adding the bloc was looking at workarounds to address the remaining shortfalls in a few areas.

NATO's deputy commander said he wants a summit in Turkey to encourage member countries to spend more on defense and support Ukraine.

Last May, NATO invited 10 Ukrainians to act as an opposing force during Hedgehog 2025, one of NATO’s largest exercises in the Baltics. The Ukrainians successfully simulated the destruction of 17 armored vehicles and conducted 30 strikes in half a day ...

Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi plan to visit the Turkish capital of Ankara from Monday through Thursday to attend NATO summit-related events. The government reported the plan to a board meeting of the Upper House ...