Trump approves Patriot interceptors for Ukraine and criticizes Iran at NATO summit

NATO leaders concluded a whirlwind summit in Ankara, Turkey, on Wednesday with a series of high‑profile decisions. President Donald Trump announced that Ukraine is now authorized to produce Patriot missile interceptors, a move that was welcomed by many NATO members as a boost to the country’s defensive capabilities amid its ongoing conflict with Russia. The decision follows months of discussions about expanding Ukraine’s access to Western military technology and is expected to strengthen the alliance’s deterrence posture in the region.

At the same time, Trump criticized European leaders for their handling of the war, arguing that their approach has been inconsistent and that more decisive action is required. While the summit’s outcomes are likely to shape NATO’s strategy for the coming months, the divergent views expressed by the U.S. president and his European counterparts underscore the challenges the alliance faces in coordinating a unified response to the crisis.