European allies and Canada to boost defense spending by over $139bn in 2025, while World Cup scandal erupts over Trump incident
NATO summit in Ankara to see Trump-Zelenskyy meeting, allies pledge €70bn for Ukraine
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The 2026 NATO summit will be held in Ankara, Turkey, where US President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. According to a draft declaration seen by Reuters, European allies and Canada are expected to announce increased defense investments of over $139 billion in 2025, and pledge €70 billion in military aid for Ukraine in 2026, with commitments to sustain similar levels in 2027.
Meanwhile, the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America has already sparked controversy. Reports describe a "first major scandal" at the tournament, with even colleagues of FIFA President Gianni Infantino reportedly expressing outrage over an incident involving Trump, calling it an "absolute disgrace."
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"In 2025, European Allies and Canada increased their investments in core defence requirements by more than $139bn," leaders are expected to say in a summit declaration, according to a text seen by Reuters.
according to The Straits Times - World“For 2026, Allies pledge €70bn in military equipment, assistance and training for Ukraine and affirm their sovereign commitments to sustaining at least equivalent levels in 2027,” the leaders are expected to say.
according to The Straits Times - WorldTurkey is hosting the 2026 NATO summit in the capital city of Ankara.
according to Bloomberg — PoliticsTrump also wants to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the defense alliance's gathering in Ankara.
according to Bloomberg — PoliticsAbsolutely well-founded: Absolut Fussball reports for you on the 2026 World Cup.
according to Frankfurter Rundschau +1New York – Long was expected, now it is here: the first tangible scandal at the World Cup 2026 in North America.
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