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LIVE: Anti-NATO protest in the Ankara as summit begins

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Anti-NATO protest held in the Turkish capital as leaders begin arriving for summit. #nato #protest #ankara #turkey #natosummit #live #Reuters #News Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/

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Kyiv Post

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· Jul 2, 2026

NATO Next

NATO’s most consequential summit since 1949 opens July 7 in Ankara, as the alliance grapples with Trump’s threats to disengage, European underinvestment in defense, and Russia’s escalating hybrid warfare campaign. Ukraine, though not a member, has become indispensable to Europe’s security architecture, fielding one of the continent’s most capable militaries. The summit is expected to reaffirm NATO unity, push Europe toward greater self-reliance, and cement Ukraine’s role in the alliance’s long-term strategy.

Daily Sabah

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· Jun 30, 2026

NATO’s Ankara moment: What does Türkiye expect from the summit?

The upcoming Ankara Summit, which will be held on July 7-8, will not merely be a routine gathering of the allied heads of state. It represents a defining moment at which the politi...

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.

Modern Diplomacy

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· 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.

Russia Today

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· Jul 7, 2026

NATO summit opens with Trump threats: As it happened

NATO’s annual summit has begun in Ankara, as relations between Washington and the bloc’s European members remain icy Read Full Article at RT.com

TRT World

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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

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Related coverage for "LIVE: Anti-NATO protest in the Ankara as summit begins": Kyiv Post — NATO Next. Daily Sabah — NATO’s Ankara moment: What does Türkiye expect from the summit?. B92.net — NATO Summit gets underway. Modern Diplomacy — Mistaking an Army for a Creed: NATO, Trump, and the Future of Liberal Internationalism. Russia Today — NATO summit opens with Trump threats: As it happened. TRT World — NATO at a turning point: How the Ankara summit will reshape European defence