NATO leaders focus on Arctic, Ukraine and Iran in Ankara

NATO leaders met in Ankara for the final day of their summit, with Arctic security, Ukraine, Iran and defence spending at the centre of talks.

Secretary General Mark Rutte said allies must stop Russia and China from expanding their role in the Arctic.

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said Europe must rearm faster and build a stronger defence industry. She said NATO was ready to defend all allied territory, including Greenland.

Hungary said it would not send weapons or troops to Ukraine.

Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten called for stronger diplomatic pressure on Iran over violations of the Middle East ceasefire.

Poland said it wants a permanent U.S. military base on its territory.

The United States, Japan and South Korea also signed an agreement on cooperation in small modular nuclear reactors.