President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa during the NATO summit in Turkey, according to the White House. The meetings aim to address the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Moscow, as well as discuss Syria's role in the Middle East, as Trump has previously expressed interest in the region.

US President Trump held discussions with Russian President Putin and Ukrainian President Zelensky regarding the Ukraine conflict prior to the NATO summit in Ankara. The conversations centered on finding a settlement in Ukraine.

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is scheduled to meet with President Donald Trump in Washington on Wednesday, just two weeks before the NATO summit. This visit comes as the Pentagon is assessing the U.S. military presence in Europe, amid Trump's ongoing criticisms of NATO and claims that the U.S. bears a disproportionate share of military spending.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has been working to maintain U.S. involvement in NATO since his appointment nearly two years ago, using flattery to persuade President Donald Trump against abandoning the alliance. As the situation evolves, the challenges increase, particularly with an upcoming summit on the horizon, according to AP.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will not attend an important conference in Poland that focuses on Ukraine's recovery, amid escalating tensions between Kyiv and Warsaw. This situation raises questions about the strength of the alliance between the two countries, as they navigate a growing dispute.

Leaders of NATO member states are set to arrive in Turkiye by July 7 for a summit, marking the first time Turkiye will host the event in 22 years, according to Al Jazeera.