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European leaders at the NATO summit in Ankara were surprised by the unexpectedly pro-Ukraine tone of US President Donald Trump, with some concluding that Ukraine's recent success in what Trump described as "long-range sanctions" had significantly influenced his position.

Source: European Pravda, citing the Financial Times

Details: According to the report, NATO leaders were not surprised by Trump's renewed complaints about European allies. What did catch them off guard, however, were his unexpectedly warm remarks about Ukraine and his pledge to grant licences for the production of Patriot missiles. The comments reportedly fuelled cautious optimism that Trump may now adopt a more supportive stance towards Kyiv.

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