NATO summit begins in Turkiye’s Ankara: Who is attending, what is at stake?

NATO leaders are gathering in Ankara for a summit dominated by discussions on increased defense spending and geopolitical tensions. US President Donald Trump is pressuring members to meet higher financial targets, while the alliance addresses security concerns involving the Middle East and Ukraine.
Why it matters
The summit highlights shifting global security priorities and the ongoing debate over the financial burden-sharing within the NATO alliance.
Trump warns NATO members ahead of summit, as European nations prepare to announce record defence spending.
The article presents the event from a neutral, reporting perspective, citing multiple international stakeholders.
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