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Leaders gather in Ankara to discuss Nato 3.0 | Debrief

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July 11, 2026

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Missed the headlines? Catch up quick, with Debrief. Nato leaders met in Ankara to discuss the alliance’s future and to let the world know Europe is serious about boosting its defences, alongside Ukraine’s. Iran held what’s being called one of the largest funerals in world history for its late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, and sparks reignited between Washington and Tehran. Subscribe: http://trt.world/subscribe Livestream: http://trt.world/ytlive Facebook: http://trt.world/facebook X (Twitter): http://trt.world/twitter Instagram: http://trt.world/instagram TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@trtworld WhatsApp: trtworld.com/whatsapp Telegram: https://t.me/trtworld Visit our website: http://trt.world

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Associated Press

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· Jul 7, 2026

NATO readies for 'big reveal' on arms deals to prove firepower to Trump

US President Donald Trump and NATO leaders are meeting in Ankara in Turkey on Tuesday for a two-day summit focused on the military alliance's future. #nato #usa #europe #trump Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

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· Jul 7, 2026

NATO at a turning point: How the Ankara summit will reshape European defence

Ankara hosts the 2026 NATO Summit at a time marking one of the alliance’s most consequential moments since the Cold War. Here’s what’s on agenda of what’s referred to as “NATO 3.0” Subscribe: http://trt.world/subscribe Livestream: http://trt.world/ytlive Facebook: http://trt.world/facebook X (Twitter): http://trt.world/twitter Instagram: http://trt.world/instagram TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@trtworld WhatsApp: trtworld.com/whatsapp Telegram: https://t.me/trtworld Visit our website: http://trt.world

B92.net

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· Jul 7, 2026

NATO Summit gets underway

The NATO Summit will be held in Ankara today and tomorrow, bringing together the leaders of the alliance's 32 member states, including U.S. President Donald Trump.

Kyiv Post

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· Jul 4, 2026

Official Program Released for Ankara NATO Summit

The NATO press service has published the official program for the July 7-8 summit in Ankara, Turkey. The schedule includes a Defense Industry Forum, a joint statement by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and President Volodymyr Zelensky, and high-level council meetings. Summit preparations have been accompanied by extensive security measures in the Turkish capital, including the detention of over 200 individuals and restricted media access, prompting domestic criticism.

Iran Herald

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· Jul 7, 2026

Six Things To Watch For As NATO Summit Kicks Off In Turkey

NATO leaders are meeting in the Turkish capital, Ankara, for the alliances annual summit on July 7-8 in the shadow of the Iran war and American complaints that not all European allies are pulling their weight when it comes to defense spending.The expectation is that US President Donald Trump will have harsh comments for several of his European counterparts as they meet for a dinner on the first day and then an e

Al-Monitor

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· Jul 6, 2026

Factbox-NATO Ankara summit: who's going and what to expect

By Lili Bayer and Andrew GrayBRUSSELS, July 6 (Reuters) - NATO leaders will gather in Ankara for a summit on Tuesday and Wednesday, amid pressure from President Donald Trump for Europe to step up defence spending and following months of transatlantic friction over the Iran warand Greenland.The U.S.. president's frequent criticism of NATO, along with announced troop withdrawals from Europe and a six-month review of the U.S. military presence on the continent, has fuelled uncertainty within the alliance.Here is what you need to know about the summit:

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Related coverage for "Leaders gather in Ankara to discuss Nato 3.0 | Debrief": Associated Press — NATO readies for 'big reveal' on arms deals to prove firepower to Trump. TRT World — NATO at a turning point: How the Ankara summit will reshape European defence. B92.net — NATO Summit gets underway. Kyiv Post — Official Program Released for Ankara NATO Summit. Iran Herald — Six Things To Watch For As NATO Summit Kicks Off In Turkey . Al-Monitor — Factbox-NATO Ankara summit: who's going and what to expect