NATO heads of state are facing an unusual logistical and diplomatic question following the conclusion of the alliance's summit in Ankara: what to do with the revolvers presented to each leader by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
The gifts, distributed after the closing sessions, have sparked discussion among delegations regarding protocol and security procedures for transporting the firearms back to their home countries.
The incident serves as a symbolic capstone to a summit marked by significant internal friction.
While the gathering opened with substantive announcements regarding new defense investments from European and Canadian members, the momentum was quickly disrupted by the arrival of US President Donald Trump.
Trump issued sharp public criticisms of the NATO secretary general, describing the alliance leader's performance as "not good" in a series of social media posts.
His remarks targeted the alliance's collective response to ongoing geopolitical challenges, underscoring the deep divisions within the bloc.