I read a few days ago that Z was told no NATO and was furious. He didn’t want to go to the summit but was forced, and that he would be offered a protection deal similar to the one the US has with Israel, and that they would make it look like a success due to his statesmanship.
Apparently you both missed Comment #4. His SPEECH/VIDEO is also available. Perhaps, it would help if you cross-reference you sources. Anyway, alls well that ends well :)