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NATO allies sharpen focus on Arctic, defense spending, Ukraine as summit enters final day

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Dilara Hamit, Efe Ozkan 08 July 2026•Update: 08 July 2026 NATO leaders arrived for the second and final day of the alliance's summit in Ankara on Wednesday, with security in the Arctic, defense spending, Iran's nuclear ambitions and military support for Ukraine dominating doorstep remarks ahead of closed-door meetings.

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Dilara Hamit; Efe OzkanBy Dilara Hamit; Efe Ozkan
Dilara Hamit, Efe Ozkan 08 July 2026•Update: 08 July 2026 NATO leaders arrived for the second and final day of the alliance's summit in Ankara on Wednesday, with security in the Arctic, defense spending, Iran's nuclear ambitions and military support for Ukraine dominating doorste…

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