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NATO commits tens of billions more to Ukraine, names Russia a ‘long-term threat’
NATO member states adopted a declaration at their Ankara summit pledging steadfast, unified support for Ukraine’s freedom, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.
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EUobserver
· Jul 8, 2026
The Nato Ankara summit in five Trump quotes: Iranians are peverse, Spain is a lost cause, Nato does not make me happy
Nato pledged billions more for Ukraine and vowed to contain Russia and Iran. Although Donald Trump’s musings about quitting Europe militarily and strong‑arming allies over Greenland underlined how dependent the continent’s security still is on a single, volatile, leader.
TRT World
· Jul 7, 2026
Nato rethinks defence for a new era of warfare
Nato is facing a rapidly changing security landscape. Russia's war in Ukraine is forcing a rethink of how future conflicts will be fought, and who will provide the forces and capabilities needed to deter them. As European allies are asked to take more responsibility, NATO is being forced to show it can adapt to the new demands. Joel Flynn reports from Bucharest, on the alliance's eastern flank.
Sputnik
· Jun 25, 2026
Europe’s War Hype Running on Empty?
NATO’s European hawks have spent years pushing a concocted Russia threat to justify massive rearmament, but in reality, their defense industry is quietly imploding.
Kyiv Post
· Jul 10, 2026
Baltic States Urge Russia to Accept Immediate Ceasefire at UN
The Baltic states told the UN Security Council that Russia’s attacks on Ukrainian civilians are part of a sustained campaign of terror and called on Moscow to agree to an immediate, full and unconditional ceasefire.
TASS
· Jul 8, 2026
NATO leaders fail to acknowledge role in fueling nuclear tensions with Russia — ICAN
According to ICAN Executive Director Melissa Parke, NATO outspends Russia 10 times on nuclear weapons and yet still feels threatened by Moscow
Ariana News
· Jul 9, 2026
Russia denounces NATO summit decisions on aid for Ukraine, defence
NATO members at the summit pledged 70 billion (80 billion) in military assistance to Ukraine for 2026. The post Russia denounces NATO summit decisions on aid for Ukraine, defence first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.
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Related coverage for "NATO commits tens of billions more to Ukraine, names Russia a ‘long-term threat’": EUobserver — The Nato Ankara summit in five Trump quotes: Iranians are peverse, Spain is a lost cause, Nato does not make me happy. TRT World — Nato rethinks defence for a new era of warfare. Sputnik — Europe’s War Hype Running on Empty?. Kyiv Post — Baltic States Urge Russia to Accept Immediate Ceasefire at UN. TASS — NATO leaders fail to acknowledge role in fueling nuclear tensions with Russia — ICAN. Ariana News — Russia denounces NATO summit decisions on aid for Ukraine, defence