Rubio and other top Nato diplomats meet in Turkey ahead of possible Ukraine-Russia talks
Thursday, 15 May 2025 () US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in Turkey for a Nato meeting, addressing European security amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Discussions involve ceasefire negotiations, with potential talks including Presidents Trump, Putin, and Zelenskyy. A key focus is on Nato members increasing defense spending to 5% of GDP, a demand from the Trump administration.
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