NATO Tests Unity at Turkey Summit

US News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 26, 2026 · 1m

NATO’s top lieutenant is rallying allies ahead of a pivotal summit in Turkey, pushing for urgent defense spending hikes to show unity—especially in backing Ukraine—and test the alliance’s cohesion amid shifting global dynamics. As UK ministers resign over inadequate military plans and Europe grapples with rising threats, the call for stronger, actionable defense commitments grows louder. Allies are urged to not just beef up their own forces but actively degrade Russia’s capabilities, while U.S. troop posture in Europe remains under review. The summit’s true test? Turning promises into real…