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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a six-month Pentagon review of troop presence in Europe.
The review implies that Washington could use troop withdrawals to penalize allies deemed deficient in defense spending or support.
A notable shift from the previous summit in The Hague was the US accepting a strong declaration of support for Ukraine.
This comes 16 months after Trump explicitly told Volodymyr Zelenskyy that he did not hold the necessary cards.
NATO officially altered its stance to recognize Ukraine's vital contribution to transatlantic security.
The alliance declared that allies stand united in unwavering support for Ukraine defending its freedom, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.
Mark Rutte and leading European allies received credit for shifting the US stance toward Kyiv.
The UK, France, and Germany consistently supported Zelenskyy against efforts to force an unfair ceasefire deal that rewards Russian territorial aggression.
Ukraine achieved a significant breakthrough by securing a promise from Trump to build Patriot missile interceptors under license.
Nevertheless, allies remain cautious about sudden diplomatic shifts from the White House during future negotiations.
The alliance concluded the gathering without finalizing the time or location for their next meeting.
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The summit ended with a symbolic gift from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who presented allied leaders with customized engraved revolvers and live ammunition.
