NATO leaders have gathered in Ankara for a summit expected to focus on member states’ defense spending and continued support for Ukraine. The meeting comes at a moment when the alliance is under pressure to show unity on security commitments and long-term military funding.

One of the most closely followed topics is U.S. President Donald Trump’s position on five-percent budget pledges. Finland is represented at the summit by President Alexander Stubb, Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen and Defence Minister Antti Häkkänen, underlining Helsinki’s place in the alliance’s core security discussions.

Leaders are due to discuss how support for Ukraine can be maintained against Russia’s illegal war of aggression. According to Iltalehti, the outcome in Ankara may help shape the message NATO sends on defense financing and future backing for Kyiv.