• Updated

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced at a NATO summit in Turkey that the U.S. will allow Ukraine to manufacture Patriot air defense systems. This decision marks a significant shift, as the U.S. had previously resisted this move. Trump also praises NATO members for increasing defense spending and plans to lift Syria's terrorism designation. Trump meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, expressing optimism about ending the conflict in Ukraine. NATO leaders pledge $80 billion to support Ukraine's defense needs. Trump also meets with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, signaling a move toward normalizing relations with Syria.