https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/nato-defence-ministers-make-good-progress-ahead-of-the-ankara-summitContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/nato-defence-ministers-make-good-progress-ahead-of-the-ankara-summithttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/nato-defence-ministers-make-good-progress-ahead-of-the-ankara-summit#u11233Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:51:44 +0000NATO defense ministers met in Brussels on June 17-18 to discuss security priorities and joint capabilities. The upcoming Ankara summit is viewed by Turkish officials as a strategic turning point for the alliance. US President Donald Trump confirmed he plans to attend the event in Turkey.What's confirmed:NATO defense ministers met in Brussels on June 17-18, 2026.President Donald Trump confirmed on June 19 that he plans to travel to Turkey for the summit.National Defense Minister Yaşar Güler described the Ankara summit as an "important turning point" for the alliance's strategic d https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/nato-defence-ministers-make-good-progress-ahead-of-the-ankara-summithttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/nato-defence-ministers-make-good-progress-ahead-of-the-ankara-summit#u7705Mon, 22 Jun 2026 02:16:24 +0000Allied Defence Ministers met in Brussels on 18 June 2026 for their final session before next month's summit in Ankara. Secretary General Mark Rutte stated the alliance is moving into an implementation phase. The focus remains on increasing defence spending and expanding military production.What's confirmed:NATO Defence Ministers met in Brussels on 18 June 2026.Secretary General Mark Rutte described the progress made on NATO priorities as "good".The upcoming NATO Summit will take place in Ankara next month.Mark Rutte stated the Ankara summit will be "all about implementation