Nations seeking an ally in the U.S. are feeding into the president’s desire to be seen as one of the 21st century’s most influential figures.

The arrangement allows Ukraine to get weapons it needs in its war with Russia while providing a way for Europe to increase its defense spending as promised.

President Donald Trump told NBC he struck a deal with NATO on Thursday for the US to send weapons to Ukraine through the ...

President Donald Trump, right, speaks with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte during a group photo of NATO heads of state and ...