The US president may have won over the summit on defence spending, but the alliance’s eastern flank has been exposed

US president likely to be in self-congratulatory mood, with most allies persuaded to sign up to defence spending target

The US president refused to commit to the alliance’s mutual defence vow, as Washington warns it may shift focus to the threat from China.

This is a considerable achievement that should not be gainsaid, but the mercurial nature of the US president means nothing is guaranteed

Allies agreed to raise defence spending to face uncomfortable reality of Russian remilitarisation after Ukraine war

By playing to the president’s ego, the alliance has strengthened its bonds with its biggest financial backer – but at a cost

Trump celebrated commitment by Nato allies to boost defence spending to 5% of GDP. Key US politics stories from Wednesday 25 June 2025

Donald Trump yesterday said he no longer believed Nato is a 'rip-off' and that 'of course' he would help defend Europe if it came under attack.

The relationship with him is still volatile, the Ukraine strategy still unclear and Europe needs to ensure its collective defence, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle

The US president may have won over the summit on defence spending, but the alliance’s eastern flank has been exposed

The West’s defence spending may be ticking up, but there are still reasons for the Kremlin to be relaxed