Trump says US would protect NATO allies, recognizing that 'they love their countries'

NATO's annual summit highlighted the significance of Article 5, the alliance's collective security guarantee. While President Trump previously questioned its automatic application, he now seems to affirm the U.S. commitment to defending allies. Article 5, invoked only once after 9/11, underpins NATO's deterrent effect, but its application to Ukraine remains problematic due to ongoing conflict and undefined borders.

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