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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1862, The Medal of Honor is authorized by the United States Congress. In 1916, Lyudmila Pavlichenko, Ukrainian-Russian soldier and sniper (died 1974) was born. In 1920, The Soviet-Lithuanian Peace Treaty is signed, by which Soviet Russia recognizes the independence of Lithuania. In 1935, Alfred Dreyfus, French colonel (born 1859) passed away. In 1943, World War II: Battle of Kursk: German and Soviet forces engage in the Battle of Prokhorovka, one of the largest armored engagements of all time. In 1952, Irina Bokova, Bulgarian politician, Bulgarian Minister of Foreign Affairs was born. In 1991, Salih Dursun, Turkish footballer was born. In 1997, Malala Yousafzai, Pakistani-English activist, Nobel Prize laureate was born. In 1998, Arkady Ostashev, Soviet/Russian scientist and engineer (born 1925) passed away. In 2014, Valeriya Novodvorskaya, Russian journalist and politician (born 1950) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Erdogan's Unusual NATO Gift
Instead of traditional souvenirs, NATO leaders reportedly received personalized revolvers. What was the message behind the gesture?
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POLITICO
· Jul 8, 2026
Trump in Ankara und die neue Nato-Provokation
Der NATO-Gipfel in Ankara wird von einem schlecht gelaunten Donald Trump überschattet, der alte Grönland-Forderungen auspackt und Drohungen alle US-Truppen aus Europa abzuziehen. Gordon Repinski berichtet aus der Türkei, wie Friedrich Merz versucht, den unberechenbaren US-Präsidenten zu besänftigen. Auch das heutige Treffen zwischen Trump und Wolodymyr Selenskyj steht unter äußerst angespannten Vorzeichen, berichtet Hans von []
Al-Monitor
· Jul 7, 2026
Turkish delight: Trump revels in Erdogan's lavish welcome
From Ottoman warriors in suits of armour to a marble palace and fighter jets, US President Donald Trump got the kind of welcome he loves in Turkey on Tuesday.World leaders seeking to woo the unpredictable Trump have learned that nothing impresses the 80-year-old more than an arrival fit for a king.And Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan knows it better than most.The two ageing leaders share a taste for both lavish presidential architecture and an autocratic style of government, and their bromance was on full display when Trump arrived in Ankara for a NATO summit.
Investing.com
· Jul 9, 2026
Trump’s visit a win for Turkey’s Erdogan, NATO tensions aside
Trump’s visit a win for Turkey’s Erdogan, NATO tensions aside
Kathimerini
· Jul 3, 2026
US engines will power KAAN jet
When Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan welcomes his US counterpart Donald Trump in Ankara for the July 7-8 NATO Summit, the latter will bring with him a gift: US approval for the release of a batch of fighter jet engines for KAAN.
Modern Diplomacy
· Jul 10, 2026
Mistaking an Army for a Creed: NATO, Trump, and the Future of Liberal Internationalism
The NATO Ankara summit is a eulogy for one model of liberal internationalism. It should become the cradle of a better one. Donald Trump went to Ankara this week and asked the allies for loyalty. He said it beside Recep Tayyip Erdogan, whom he had praised for his loyalty in the war on Iran, and [] The post Mistaking an Army for a Creed: NATO, Trump, and the Future of Liberal Internationalism appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.
Off The Press
· Jul 5, 2026
Trump Puts Turkey at Center of NATO Summit
President Donald Trump’s decision to attend next week’s NATO summit in Turkey underscores Ankara’s growing importance within the alliance, even as long-standing disagreements over Russia, defense policy, and democracy remain unresolved. Trump has repeatedly emphasized that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s personal invitation was the deciding factor in his attendance at the summit in Ankara. []...Click to read more
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Related coverage for "Erdogan's Unusual NATO Gift": POLITICO — Trump in Ankara und die neue Nato-Provokation. Al-Monitor — Turkish delight: Trump revels in Erdogan's lavish welcome. Investing.com — Trump’s visit a win for Turkey’s Erdogan, NATO tensions aside. Kathimerini — US engines will power KAAN jet. Modern Diplomacy — Mistaking an Army for a Creed: NATO, Trump, and the Future of Liberal Internationalism. Off The Press — Trump Puts Turkey at Center of NATO Summit