When NATO leaders meet at The Hague on Tuesday, there will be much talk about President Trump and his efforts to contain Iran. But Russia will be the elephant in the room. For NATO, the looming issue is Russia, which is at the heart of the meeting focused on increased military spending. But it, too, will be an awkward backdrop as the member countries tiptoe around the American president, with his notably ambiguous relationship with Moscow. Mr. Trump has demanded that NATO members spend a lot more money on defense, but he doesn’t say what that new spending is for.

Source: The Times June 25, 2025 00:31 UTC