NATO defence ministers are gathering to prepare for next month’s leaders’ summit in Ankara. Among those attending is Pentagon chief and US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. #EuropeToday
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18/06/2026 - 8:05 GMT+2
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Euronews' Shona Murray reports from Brussels as NATO defence ministers meet to prepare for next month's summit in Ankara, with Ukraine, defence spending and transatlantic security high on the agenda.
Attention then turns to the European Council, where EU leaders gather in Brussels for a working dinner with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss continued support for Ukraine, the Middle East and the bloc's next long-term budget.
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Hegseth blasts Nato allies, says US will review forces in Europe
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