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NATO allies focus on Europe as Hegseth, Rubio skip meetings

By Lorne Cook, Associated Press

European allies at NATO on Thursday brushed aside concerns that the United States has stepped back from its leadership role of the world’s biggest security organization, leaving them and Canada to do the lion's share of defending Europe.

WATCH: Trump meets with NATO head Rutte after talks with Putin put on hold

By Associated Press

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte opened his remarks alongside President Donald Trump in the Oval Office Wednesday by applauding Trump's efforts at a ceasefire in the Middle East.

How Trump's rhetoric about Zelenskyy and Putin has evolved, in his own words

By Associated Press

At the outset of his second term, President Donald Trump was conciliatory toward Russian President Vladimir Putin, for whom he has long shown admiration. But in recent months the Republican leader has expressed increasing exasperation.

NATO defense chiefs gather virtually for talks on security guarantees for Ukraine

By Sam McNeil, Associated Press

Western countries pushing for an end to Russia’s war on Ukraine are looking to devise possible future security guarantees for Kyiv that could help forge a peace agreement.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Trump, Ukraine and new spending commitments

By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi, Sonia Kopelev

To talk about President Trump, Ukraine and NATO’s new spending commitments, Nick Schifrin sat down with Secretary General Mark Rutte.

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NATO leaders agree to hike military spending and restate 'ironclad commitment' to collective defense if attacked

By Mike Corder, Sylvie Corbet, Molly Quell, Lorne Cook, Associated Press

Russia remains the major threat in Europe, but the United States is shifting its attention to focus on security priorities elsewhere. However, some countries have already warned that they will struggle to meet the target.

Trump says commitment to NATO mutual defense guarantee 'depends on your definition'

By Seung Min Kim, Mike Corder, Associated Press

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte says he has no doubt about the U.S. commitment to NATO despite President Trump injecting some uncertainty over the U.S. position.

NATO chief praises Trump for making Europe 'pay in a BIG way' on defense ahead of historic summit

By Molly Quell, Lorne Cook, Mike Corder, Associated Press

The allies are expected to endorse a goal of spending 5% of their gross domestic product on their security.

With unity on the line, NATO leaders gather for historic summit

By Molly Quell, Lorne Cook, Mike Corder, Associated Press

The allies are likely to endorse a goal of spending 5% of their gross domestic product on their security, to be able to fulfill the alliance’s plans for defending against outside attack.

NATO chief says alliance is 'really close' to accepting Trump's 5% defense investment demand

By Lorne Cook, Associated Press

Most U.S. allies at NATO endorse President Donald Trump’s demand and are ready to ramp up security spending even more, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said Thursday.