
European Leaders Prepare Strong Ukraine Message Before NATO Summit
European allies aim to signal renewed unity on Ukraine ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara, as Trump praises Zelenskyy's resilience against Russia.
Rachel Whitmore 4 min read
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European allies aim to signal renewed unity on Ukraine ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara, as Trump praises Zelenskyy's resilience against Russia.

Summit preparations and senior officials' remarks place defence spending, Middle East instability and transatlantic cohesion under the same spotlight.

The secretary-general's visit centres on managing relations with President Trump, defence-spending expectations and keeping allied unity visible.

John Healey accused the Prime Minister and Treasury of failing to fund the armed forces adequately, in a resignation that deepened Labour's crisis.