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President Donald Trump pushed NATO allies for years to spend more on defense, finally winning a commitment from other nations to match the U.S. contribution in terms of GDP. But, heading into this week\u2019s summit in Turkey, the president\u2019s top concern appears to have shifted.<\/p>

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What they’re saying:<\/p>

“We don\u2019t need their money \u2014 we don\u2019t need anything. I just want loyalty,” Trump said during a visit last month by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. The president had expressed disappointment that some NATO allies did not join the conflict with Iran.<\/p>

The backstory:<\/p>

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Trump indicated that he considered not attending the summit, crediting the fact it was being hosted by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as a factor in his decision to go. Trump\u2019s comments are an indicator that Erdogan and Rutte may have to keep the summit on track.\u00a0<\/p>

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NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte (L) and U.S. President Donald Trump speak during a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House on June 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Andrew Harnik\/Getty Images)<\/span> <\/p> <\/div><\/div>

Meeting with Zelenskyy<\/h2>

Trump will meet with the presidents of Ukraine and Syria, as well, during his trip, White House spokesperson Anna Kelly confirmed.\u00a0<\/p>

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The meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy comes as his nation has shown a greater ability to strike deeper into Russian lands. Zelenskyy has said that there is “a real prospect of ending this war,” and he hopes the meeting in Ankara will be a step in that direction.\u00a0<\/p>

The White House is expected to be in contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin following the meeting. A senior U.S. official told Associated Press reporters Sunday that Trump is feeling a sense of urgency to end the war, which has entered its fifth year.<\/p>

U.S. officials have not stated why the president is meeting with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, but Trump has suggested that Syria join the fight against Hezbollah, an Iranian proxy that operates in Lebanon.\u00a0<\/p>

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