"NATO Summit: Ukraine's Agenda Dominates Talks on Defense Plans and Membership"

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg arrived in Vilnius ahead of the NATO Summit and met with Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda to discuss final preparations. Stoltenberg announced that major steps would be taken to strengthen deterrence and defense, including new regional plans and increased capabilities. Decisions on Ukraine, including a multi-year assistance package and upgraded political ties, will also be made. Allies will set a more ambitious defense investment pledge and meet with close partners such as the European Union, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and South Korea.