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European leaders pledge unity after recent tensions ahead of NATO summit

BERLIN, June 24 - European leaders reaffirmed on Wednesday their commitment to a stronger defence partnership ahead of next month's NATO summit in Ankara, following a series of spats with U.S. President Donald Trump and tensions among the main European members.

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The headline split The Straits Times frames it as "European leaders pledge unity after recent tensions ahead of NATO summit". Politico Europe frames it as "European leaders pledge stronger role in NATO before Trump-Rutte talks".
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The Straits TimesNews report · Jun 24, 6:46 PM

European leaders pledge unity after recent tensions ahead of NATO summit

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BERLIN, June 24 - European leaders reaffirmed on Wednesday their commitment to a stronger defence partnership ahead of next month's NATO summit in Ankara, following a series of spats with U...

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Politico EuropeNews report · Jun 24, 6:10 PM

European leaders pledge stronger role in NATO before Trump-Rutte talks

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The E5 group also called for Ukraine aid to rank high on the agenda at the upcoming alliance summit in Ankara.

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