LONDON: The main focus of the two-day NATO summit in Ankara this week was, overwhelmingly, the alliance’s renewed pledge of “unwavering support for Ukraine in defending its freedom, sovereignty, and territorial integrity,” backed by additional military equipment and training. There was also a renewal of the commitment made at the 2025 summit in The Hague, following sustained pressure from US President Donald Trump, that all members will invest 5 percent of their respective gross domestic product in defense by 2035.

President Donald Trump spent two days in Ankara, Turkey with other NATO member leaders.

NATO Summit explained: NATO leaders met in Ankara, Turkiye, for their annual summit. Discussions focused on defense investment and continued support for Ukraine. Allies pledged…