Belgian defence minister Theo Francken has urged European leaders to maintain strong ties with US President Donald Trump, saying Europe will continue to rely on American military protection for another five to 10 years, while warning the US leader against targeting Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. His remarks come after Trump joked in a social media post that he would need a restraining order against Meloni, reigniting tensions following their awkward encounter at the G7 summit.
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