For Secretary General Mark Rutte, there is no shortage of challenges ahead of next week’s NATO summit in Turkey. After demanding higher defense budgets from other member states, US President Donald Trump is now demanding “loyalty” from his allies - or he is once again threatening to leave the alliance.
World politicsRussian President Vladimir Putin spoke by phone with US President Donald Trump on Saturday, the Kremlin said. They reportedly discussed the situation in Ukraine ahead of an upcoming NATO summit in Ankara.
ConflictsIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may meet with Donald Trump at the White House next week, the U.S. president told Axios.
World politicsUkraine's NATO allies will pledge billions in new annual financial support to Ukraine at the defense alliance's summit in Ankara next week, according to sources.
ConflictsPrime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) hopes for unity at the NATO summit in Ankara. NATO summits do not always run smoothly. There is a lot to discuss about global security policy, he says.
Swedish politicsPrime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) is now highlighting the latest export successes for the Swedish defense industry. During a press conference ahead of next week’s NATO summit, he said that more deals may be imminent.
Swedish politicsThe Nyans party is campaigning in Turkey to win seats in several Swedish municipalities, several media outlets report.
Swedish politicsA popular Turkish comedian has been arrested in Turkey, accused of insulting religious values.
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