NATO gears up for billions in arms deals and Ukraine aid at Ankara summit

At the Ankara summit, NATO allies are set to pledge billions in new arms contracts and about €70 billion in military aid for Ukraine (with a similar amount planned for next year), though the U.S. is not participating in the financing; the draft declaration will reaffirm Article 5 and identify Russia as a long‑term threat, while prioritizing expanded defense production and deep‑strike capabilities amid European concerns and Iran‑related tensions in the region.