Explained in plain English
Who is the current leader?
Currently, Jens Stoltenberg from Norway is the Secretary General of NATO. He's been in the role since 2014, making him responsible for leading the alliance's international staff and chairing its main decision making body, the North Atlantic Council. His job is to guide NATO's political discussions and ensure its members work together, especially relevant as leaders like Trump and Zelensky meet at the summit.
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