Bloomberg's Tyler Kendall reports on President Trump's upcoming NATO summit in Turkey, where he will meet with Zelenskyy and press allies to increase defense spending to 3.5% or even 5% of GDP. The report notes a potential German-US joint weapons production deal, ongoing rifts over the Iran conflict, and a renewed focus on Ukraine amid a durable ceasefire. Trump is expected to push Zelenskyy on steps to end the war after a call with Putin.
- Trump attends NATO summit in Turkey, meets Zelenskyy bilaterally.
- White House pushes for 3.5% and 5% GDP defense spending goals.
- NATO Secretary General Rutte visited Washington to smooth ties.
- Germany reportedly seeks joint weapons production with US firms.
- Ceasefire with Iran may shift renewed focus to Ukraine conflict.
- Trump to press Zelenskyy on what Ukraine can do to end the war.