NATO allies welcomed Trump with pomp in Ankara, hoping to keep him onside before difficult summit talks on Ukraine, Iran and defense spending.

Defence spending, Ukraine and the Iran conflict will dominate the Ankara meeting

As Trump arrives in Ankara, Nato faces a defining test over America's role, Europe's new responsibilities and Turkey's defence industry ambitions

The US president has praised both leaders for their strength and charm

NATO allies will showcase surging defence spending at a summit in Turkey's capital Ankara on Tuesday as they hope to placate US President Donald Trump after his fury over Europe's…