Here’s what to know about the 36th NATO Summit.
Who will be attending?
NATO members usually meet at least once a year to coordinate defensive strategy, and this year is no different. The leaders of all 32 participating countries, based in Western Europe and North America, are expected to attend.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, European Council President Antonio Costa, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen are expected to join a dinner with NATO leaders on Tuesday.
Leaders are also to meet with representatives of Middle Eastern nations such as Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, and NATO defense ministers are set to hold talks with ministers from Australia, Japan, New Zealand, and South Korea.
What are the key topics leaders plan to address?
NATO’s website lists three “key topics” for the forthcoming summit: defense investment, increased defense production, and long-term support plans for Ukraine against Russia.
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