A: Hey, did you catch the news today?

B: No, I haven't had a chance yet. What's up?

A: Well, world leaders from NATO countries are having a summit in The Netherlands! It's been going on since Tuesday in The Hague. The king hosted a fancy dinner on the first day.

B: Who all was there? I bet Trump was there too, right?

A: Yep, you got it! And guess who else was present? Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. It's important for NATO to show solidarity with Ukraine.

B: That sounds interesting. So, what are they discussing at this meeting?

A: They're mainly talking about defense spending! The leaders want to agree to raise it to 5% of their GDPs because Trump has been pushing for an increase, saying allies rely too much on the US for defense.

B: Wow, that would be a big change if they all agree! Any idea what else is happening there?

A: Well, everyone's curious about what Trump will say at the meeting. Tensions in the Middle East are getting pretty heated, so people are watching closely.
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Leaders of NATO member countries have gathered in the Netherlands for a summit meeting to discuss increasing defense spending, among other issues.



The two-day event began on Tuesday in The Hague. King Willem-Alexander hosted a banquet on the first day.



The leaders, including US President Donald Trump, were at the table. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was also present. For NATO this is an opportunity to emphasize solidarity with Ukraine.



The leaders are expected to agree to raise their countries' defense related spending to 5 percent of their respective GDPs, in response to Trump's call for an increase. He has criticized NATO allies for relying too heavily on the US for defense.
Observers are paying attention to what Trump will say at the meeting amid mounting tensions in the Middle East.