The B9+ summit centered on the need to bolster air defenses against missiles and drones, particularly along NATO’s eastern flank. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy traveled to Bucharest specifically to discuss the issue.

14. May 2026

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrives in Bucharest. (picture alliance/Anadolu/Alex Nicodim)

Last updated: 14. May 2026