Summary
NATO leaders met in the Netherlands to discuss plans for members to spend 5% of their economy's total value on security. Some countries, like Spain, find the target too high. The summit also addressed ongoing conflicts involving Ukraine and the Middle East, with Ukraine's leader attending for discussions but not part of formal NATO membership talks.
Key Facts
- NATO leaders are meeting for a two-day summit in the Netherlands.
- The main topic is a proposal for members to spend 5% of their GDP on defense.
- GDP, or Gross Domestic Product, is the total value of all goods and services a country produces.
- Spain and the U.S. have expressed concerns about the 5% spending goal.
- Ukraine's President Zelenskyy came for talks but wasn't included in NATO membership discussions.
- The summit also focuses on conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.
- The Netherlands announced new support for Ukraine, including radar systems and drone production.
