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NATO: a historic summit in Washington
The 32 allied heads of state and government are expected to attend a historic summit in Washington (United States), as it celebrates the 75th anniversary of the North Atlantic Treaty.
(franceinfo)
The 32 allied heads of state and government are expected to attend a historic summit in Washington (United States), as it celebrates the 75th anniversary of the North Atlantic Treaty.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, who is enjoying a moment of levity before kicking off the Alliance summit. The first stop, Tuesday, July 9, is to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the treaty. Then, it’s time for discussions, which will once again this year focus on the war in Ukraine. As in 2023, President Volodymyr Zelensky has been invited. He is asking for additional defense weapons
Russia carried out a massive attack on Ukrainian territory on Monday, killing dozens of people. One strike hit a children’s hospital, which was completely devastated. Faced with the urgency of the situation, the West wants to increase its support, probably beyond the 40 billion euros that NATO members spend each year on military aid. This support is subject to the uncertainty of the re-election of US President Joe Biden.
