A key NATO summit will start on Tuesday in Vilnius, Lithuania. The summit will be attended by leaders from all 30 NATO member states, as well as the heads of state and government of Ukraine and Georgia. Here are some of the specific issues that are likely to be discussed at the summit:

The war in Ukraine:

KYIV, UKRAINE – APRIL 20: Secretary General of NATO Jens Stoltenberg (L) and President Volodymyr Zelenskyi (R) during a meeting on April 20, 2023 in Kyiv, Ukraine.

The war in Ukraine will be top of mind for leaders at the summit. NATO has already provided significant military and financial assistance to Ukraine, and the summit is expected to see a further commitment to support the country. Leaders are also expected to discuss ways to deter Russia from further aggression

The future of NATO’s eastern flank:

Another major issue at the summit will be the future of NATO’s eastern flank. The war in Ukraine has raised concerns about the security of NATO’s eastern members, and the summit is expected to see a number of measures announced to strengthen NATO’s presence in the region. These measures could include increasing the number of NATO troops stationed in Eastern Europe, or deploying more advanced weapons systems.

NATO’s long-term strategy:

NATO leaders will discuss NATO’s long-term strategy in light of the challenges posed by the rise of China, the threat of cyberwarfare, and the changing nature of warfare. They will also discuss how to ensure that the alliance remains strong and effective in the years to come.

The NATO summit is a critical opportunity for leaders to come together and discuss the future of the alliance. The decisions made at the summit will have a significant impact on NATO’s ability to deter aggression and defend its members