Summary
Leaders from NATO countries, including the US and several European nations, are meeting in the Netherlands for a two-day summit to discuss key issues like the war in Ukraine and defense spending. This is the first NATO summit attended by US President Donald Trump since his second term began. They will also address conflicts involving Israel and Iran.
Key Facts
- NATO is a military alliance including the US, UK, Canada, and several European countries.
- The NATO summit takes place in The Hague, Netherlands, lasting two days starting on a Tuesday.
- US President Donald Trump is attending the summit for the first time in his second term.
- NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, formerly the Dutch prime minister, will chair the meeting.
- Discussions will focus on defense spending and the ongoing war in Ukraine.
- The summit will also cover recent tensions and conflict between Israel and Iran.
- All 32 NATO member countries' leaders are expected to attend, along with EU and Ukrainian representatives.
- Leaders from Japan, Australia, South Korea, and New Zealand are also usually invited, with confirmations from Japan and New Zealand.
