A NATO summit is upcoming in Turkey, with the alliance's deputy commander expressing his goals for the event. He hopes the summit will encourage member countries to increase their defense spending. Additionally, the deputy commander wants to see a reaffirmation of support for Ukraine and a demonstration of the alliance's unity.

The deputy commander, Air Chief Marshal Sir John Stringer, shared his thoughts with The Associated Press. Stringer is NATO's deputy supreme allied commander. Further details about the summit and the deputy commander's goals are available from the source, including comments from Stringer and information about the alliance's plans.