Ukraine crisis top of agenda at NATO Summit

As two of the most powerful people in the world, it took a 22-car convoy to transport Barack Obama and David Cameron to the south of Wales for the NATO Summit.

At a time of widespread fear and instability, these are the men the world looks to for strength and solutions.

The summit’s agenda focused heavily on the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

After nearly five months of fighting, peace might finally be within reach with a meeting between Ukrainian officials and representatives for the rebels scheduled this evening in Minsk.

"Ukraine wants peace, Ukraine never wanted a war and is tired of it and we'll do everything possible to bring peace to our land. The first step is a ceasefire,” Ukrainian president Petro Poroshenko said.

After accepting NATO's offer of an enhanced partnership, Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop also joined the congregation and reiterated the government's stance on Russia's actions.

“The situation in Ukraine is volatile and changing constantly,” Ms Bishop said.

“If the ceasefire doesn’t come to pass there could well be an outcome that means Ukraine is again facing a significant military threat from Russia.

“If Ukraine requested support we would give it consideration and could assist in ways such as training, advising, assisting but this very much depends on what happens over the next few days and the negotiations between (Russian) President (Vladimir) Putin and President Poroshenko.”

The other major focus, and perhaps the most pressing issue, is how Western leaders will deal with the very imposing and real threat of the Islamic State.