Nato summit begins with focus on defence spending as Zelenskyy and Trump due to meet - Europe live

Nato leaders are gathering in Ankara for a summit focused on transatlantic defense, with significant attention on US President Donald Trump's participation. Meanwhile, French far-right leader Marine Le Pen awaits a court ruling that could impact her eligibility for the upcoming presidential election.
Why it matters
The summit highlights ongoing geopolitical tensions and the stability of the Nato alliance, while the French court ruling could fundamentally shift European political dynamics.
Nato leaders, including the moody US president Donald Trump , are set to meet in Ankara, Turkey today and tomorrow for the latest round of talks on transatlantic defence.
The article reports on multiple international political events using standard journalistic framing, though it includes some colorful descriptive language regarding Trump.
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