Trump Yelled at NATO Leaders in Public. In Private, It Was a Different Story President Donald Trump began his visit to Ankara by publicly criticizing NATO, listing grievances that left allies uneasy. However, during private meetings, his tone shifted significantly. According to four anonymous sources, Trump expressed a more positive stance during a final 30-minute speech, omitting his usual demands to annex Greenland or criticize Spain. While some criticism was present, the meeting included numerous compliments. “We want to remain with you,” Trump reportedly said, according to a participant. The abrupt change marked a notable reversal for a president who had previously threatened to withdraw from the alliance. European leaders had praised Trump for encouraging allies to increase defense spending, yet the exact reason for his shift remained unclear. One diplomat noted, “His mood seems to have swung,” while another described the private meeting as “a bit unexpected,” with a “lot better” atmosphere than his public remarks. During the private session, Trump highlighted the U.S. military’s strength and thanked leaders from Poland, Germany, the Baltic states, and Norway for their contributions to NATO. He later claimed the summit was “a great meeting” and emphasized the “lot of love in that room” ahead of a separate meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. This contrasted sharply with his earlier public outbursts, where he lambasted NATO for failing to assist with the Iran conflict and criticized Spain for not increasing defense spending. Trump even called for cutting ties with Spain during those remarks. In the private meeting, Trump did not mention specific nations on his “naughty list,” according to a diplomat.#nato #donald_trump #mark_rutte #greenland #mette_frederiksen
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Begin Five-Nation Tour Starting Friday Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a five-nation tour starting Friday, beginning with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and followed by European countries. The first leg of the trip will see Modi arrive in the UAE on Friday, where he will meet with President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The two leaders will discuss bilateral issues, with a focus on energy cooperation and regional and international matters of mutual interest. They will also explore measures to strengthen bilateral political partnerships. The second leg of the journey will take Modi to the Netherlands on the same Friday. This will be his second visit to the Netherlands since 2017, during which he will meet Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte and Queen Máxima. Modi will also engage in discussions with Dutch officials to enhance bilateral relations. The trip is expected to bolster ties between India and the Netherlands. Next, Modi will travel to Sweden on Sunday, arriving in Gothenburg. There, he will meet Swedish Prime Minister Alf Svensson to review bilateral relations and explore new initiatives in trade and collaboration across various sectors. Both leaders will also address industry leaders alongside European Union President Ursula von der Leyen. The fourth leg of the tour will involve a visit to Norway on Monday, where Modi will attend the third India-Norway Summit. This will mark his first official visit to Norway and the first such visit by an Indian Prime Minister in 43 years. Modi will meet Norwegian King Harald V and Queen Sonja, as well as Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. He will also address the India-Norway Trade and Research Summit.#netherlands #united_arab_emirates #prime_minister_narendra_mod #sheikh_mohamed_bin_zayed_al_nahyan #mark_rutte
