NATO Summit in Ankara: European Leaders Push for Greater Defense Investment
Kathimerini English (Greece)—NATO leaders gathered in Ankara for a summit where multiple European heads of state pressed for increased defense spending and stronger commitments across the alliance. Czech President Pavel called specifically for higher defense investment as the alliance faces ongoing pressure from Russia's war in Ukraine. Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis also attended, with Athens emphasizing the need for stronger European defense capability alongside NATO's transatlantic framework. The Ankara summit was notable for placing Turkey at the center of alliance diplomacy.