Russia’s invasion has dominated previous meetings, but keeping President Trump happy was the focus at the gathering this week. Ukraine was largely shunted to the sidelines.

Ukraine’s path to NATO membership remains irreversible. The Alliance member states will continue to support the country on this path, according to the closing speech of NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the Alliance summit in The Hague.

As Nato leaders gather in the Hague, all eyes are on one man - President Trump. Member states have largely complied with his demand that they spend more on collective defence. But as Russia’s full-scale invasion continues,