Spain does not foresee negative consequences for not meeting the NATO spending target of 5% of GDP. The country's government assures that it will fulfill all obligations regarding military capabilities without reaching this level.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has confirmed unwavering support for Ukraine on its path to membership in the Alliance. NATO is committed to providing Ukraine with 35 billion euros in aid this year to ensure peace.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has announced a decision to raise the defense spending of member countries of the Alliance to 5% of GDP. Of this amount, 3.5% will be directed to financing troops and necessary equipment, and 1.5% to support investments in security.
US President Donald Trump stated at a closed NATO meeting the need to resolve the situation with the war in Ukraine, which is "completely out of control. " This was seen as a positive sign of interaction, although the comment was made against the background of a lack of enthusiasm for a meeting with Zelensky.
At the summit in The Hague, NATO member states agreed to significantly increase defence spending, committing to invest 5% of GDP annually in core defence needs until 2035. The Declaration reaffirms the commitment to support Ukraine.
During the NATO summit, Mark Rutte commented on Donald Trump's statements regarding the conflict between Israel and Iran. Trump compared the countries to fighting children and stated that both sides had violated the truce.
NATO leaders in The Hague pledge to support Ukraine in the final summit statement, which includes a line on continued support for Ukraine, as well as a line on "the long-term threat that Russia poses to Euro-Atlantic security. "
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman confirmed significant damage to the country's nuclear facilities from US airstrikes. This contradicts a US intelligence report, but is consistent with statements by Donald Trump.
NATO allies have agreed to tone down criticism of Russia in a statement to be signed by leaders, according to a leak to The Telegraph.
President Zelenskyy and Danish Prime Minister Frederiksen discussed joint weapons production at the NATO summit. Denmark will be the first to cooperate with Ukraine in the defense sector.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that the increase in NATO defense spending is a result of members' "own convictions", and not a favor. NATO leaders plan to officially approve an increase in spending to 5% of GDP, which is attributed to pressure from Donald Trump.
US and Turkish Presidents discussed regional, global issues, and bilateral ties. The meeting took place at the NATO summit in The Hague, where the parties called for a peaceful settlement in Gaza and dialogue on Ukraine.
US President Donald Trump has confirmed a meeting with the President of Ukraine today on the sidelines of the NATO summit in The Hague. Trump said they would discuss Ukraine's "difficulties," adding that he had spoken to Putin a lot.
The meeting between the Presidents of Ukraine and the United States, Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump, is scheduled for Wednesday around 2:30 p. m. local time. It will take place on the sidelines of the NATO summit in The Hague, where the leaders will make brief statements.
The UK will transfer 350 air defense missiles to Ukraine, financed by interest from frozen Russian assets. This is the first time such funds have been used for direct financing of armaments.
Kaja Kallas stated that Ukraine is the main priority for Europe. She emphasized the importance of helping Kyiv and increasing pressure on Russia to achieve peace.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stated that there is no place for Ukraine in NATO, and Zelenskyy's presence only at an informal dinner in The Hague marks "the end of an era. " Orbán believes that Ukraine's entry into any integration community does not correspond to Hungary's national interests.
US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet on Wednesday during the NATO summit. The meeting will take place against the backdrop of reduced attention to the Russian-Ukrainian war due to the Middle East conflict.
The Ukrainian delegation at the NATO summit in The Hague announced preparations for a meeting between Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump. Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak reported that negotiations with the American side are already underway.
The Presidents of Ukraine and France, Zelenskyy and Macron, coordinated steps to increase pressure on Russia and increase support for Ukraine. Strengthening air defense, increasing the number of "Mirage" aircraft and the production of drones were discussed.
US President Donald Trump has arrived in Amsterdam to attend the NATO summit. He will hold meetings and a dinner with leaders of member countries.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with EU and NATO leaders to coordinate efforts. Issues of strengthening Ukraine, defense cooperation, negotiations on EU membership, and new sanctions against the Russian Federation were discussed.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha and Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp discussed strengthening Ukraine's air defense, increasing defense assistance, cooperation in drone production, and tightening sanctions against Russia.
Denmark has allocated almost 3. 3 billion hryvnias for launching Ukrainian defense production on its territory. This project is the first step of the Build with Ukraine initiative, agreed upon during the Ramstein format meeting in Brussels, and will strengthen cooperation in the defense sector.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof in The Hague. A new aid package for Ukraine worth 175 million euros, including 100 drone detection radars, and an additional 80 million euros for drones, was discussed.
Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, Russia has launched 28,743 Shahed drones at Ukraine, 2,736 of them in June of this year. Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukraine would not be able to shoot down these drones without the help of partners.
US President Donald Trump expressed hope for significant achievements from the NATO summit in The Hague, expecting important agreements. He also emphasized that, in the worst case, he would have a more peaceful time than what he "experienced with Iran and Israel."
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked the Dutch parliament for assistance that saves lives in Ukraine, including air defense systems and investments in defense. He also coordinated steps with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte regarding the NATO summit and strengthening air defense.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in The Hague. They coordinated steps within the framework of the NATO summit, discussed strengthening air defense and supporting Ukraine's defense production.
US President Donald Trump demands that NATO allies increase defense spending, but does not name the reason, although Russia is the reason. The NATO summit in The Hague will focus on increasing military spending, but the issue of Russia will be avoided so as not to irritate Trump.