AP Exclusive: NATO deputy commander wants Turkey summit to spur more defense spending and show unity - AP News
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- NATO deputy commander wants the Turkey summit to spur more defense spending and show alliance unity, per an AP exclusive
- NATO allies will pledge billions in arms deals and Ukraine aid at the Ankara summit, according to Politico
- NATO Secretary General delivered a pointed pre-summit message to Russia, stating "We know what you guys are doing and we are better at" — quote cut off in available coverage
Why it matters: The Ankara summit becomes a concrete stress test of alliance cohesion: members are asked to commit fresh billions toward defense procurement and Ukraine even as the secretary general sharpens NATO's public posture toward Moscow.
