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US President Donald Trump heavily criticised NATO allies at a summit in Ankara on Wednesday, allowing the fallout from his military conflict with Iran to overshadow the alliance’s gathering.
Following overnight clashes between American and Iranian forces, Trump declared the current ceasefire over and turned his ire toward European allies who refused to back his campaign against Tehran.
He singled out Spain for harsh criticism, labelling the country a terrible partner and ordering Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to halt trade with Madrid over defence spending disputes.
The US leader also revived a diplomatic row by reiterating his desire to acquire Greenland from Denmark.
Trump claimed the territory is vital for global protection, though Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen swiftly rejected the notion by stating the island is not for sale.
Despite these public disputes, NATO chief Mark Rutte attempted to project unity, highlighting an 11 per cent surge in European defence spending for 2026 to appease Trump’s demands for fairer burden-sharing.
Meanwhile, Trump shifted some focus toward regional diplomacy, expressing optimism about a potential peace deal in Ukraine ahead of his scheduled meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky.
He also planned to follow up with Russian President Vladimir Putin and hold talks with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa.
Finally, Trump brought welcome news to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, offering to reconsider selling F-35 fighter jets to Ankara and rolling back previous sanctions.
