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Video. Video: Inside the NATO summit where record European military spending buys American dependence

Updated: 06/07/2026 - 9:00 GMT+2

This Tuesday, NATO leaders land in Ankara for an annual summit. The pre-negotiated statement promises an iron-clad 32-member family committed to collective protection. However, the official documents are not always reflecting the reality.

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