A NATO summit in The Hague, Netherlands, in June saw President Emmanuel Macron of France, Chancellor Friedrich Merz of Germany, and Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain engage in discussions regarding security matters. The summit focused on reaffirming alliance commitments and addressing potential geopolitical challenges. Discussions centered on maintaining a strong transatlantic partnership and strengthening collective defense strategies. While the leaders acknowledged the Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to withdraw from the summit, they reaffirmed their commitment to the organization’s core principles and collaborative efforts.
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