During a NATO summit in Ankara, Secretary-General Mark Rutte responded to renewed pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump, who had criticized allies for insufficient defense spending and refusal to engage in escalating U.S.-Iran conflict. Rutte acknowledged a strong sense of unity among alliance members, even as disagreements surfaced. He pointed to increased core defense budgets and broader security investments, noting that European allies and Canada were assuming a larger role in NATO’s defense—a shift Trump had long called for. Rutte also announced a major investment to modernize the alliance’s fuel supply infrastructure. The remarks underscored ongoing tensions between Washington and its allies over burden-sharing and strategic priorities.