NATO 2027 summit in Albania unlikely to be held as planned — defense minister

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Albania’s defense minister Ermal Nufi said the NATO summit scheduled for 2027 in Albania is unlikely to proceed as planned. He suggested alternatives including a flexible meeting with optional attendance or a virtual summit.

Instead, NATO could hold "a flexible meeting," with leaders free to decide whether to attend, or "even a virtual summit," Ermal Nufi said