Poland and the Eastern Flank Prior to the 2026 NATO Summit in Ankara (defence24.com)

• NATO summit in Ankara on 4 July 2026 with Trump and Zelenskyy
• Indo-Pacific partners (Australia, Japan, South Korea) participating
• Poland demands clear focus on Russia as main threat
• Europe expected to increase conventional defence burden

"The NATO summit takes place in Ankara on 4 July 2026 with confirmed attendance by US President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. Indo-Pacific partners (Australia, Japan, South Korea) are present. Poland and the eastern flank expect a clear statement that Russia remains the main enemy and that Europe must carry more conventional defence burden."