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NATO leaders gathered for summit: The commemorative photo

Proto Thema - English

Proto Thema - English

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July 8, 2026

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The summit agenda in Ankara is packed, with developments in Ukraine and Iran, as well as member states’ defence spending, expected to dominate discussions The post NATO leaders gathered for summit: The commemorative photo appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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Anadolu Agency

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· Jul 8, 2026

Turkish President Erdogan welcomes NATO leaders at summit in Ankara

NATO leaders posed for a family photo before Erdogan and NATO chief Rutte deliver welcoming remarks

Disclose.tv

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· Jul 8, 2026

[Video] NOW - Family photo at the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey.

NOW - Family photo at the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey.@disclosetv

The Week

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· Jul 6, 2026

Nato summit: the most consequential in a generation?

Nato summit: the most consequential in a generation?

Reuters

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· Jul 6, 2026

Can NATO leaders bridge tensions with Trump?

NATO leaders will gather in Ankara, Turkey, for a summit this week as pressure mounts from President Trump for Europe to step up defense spending and following months of transatlantic friction over the Iran war and Greenland. Europe Affairs editor Andrew Gray has a preview. #nato #turkey #summit #trump #ankara 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

USA TODAY

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· Jul 5, 2026

DC Salute to America organizers order evacuation due to storms

The Salute to America event was just beginning when organizers directed people to take shelter because of approaching storms. Read more: Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

Associated Press

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· Jul 7, 2026

LIVE: Trump arrives in Turkey for NATO summit

Watch live as leaders arrive in Ankara for a two-day NATO summit as allies meet to discuss defense spending and a greater European role in the alliance's security following calls from the United States. Read more: https://bit.ly/4p3XdWB #nato #europe #usa #live Thumbnail picture credit: Osmancan Gürdoğan, Pool Photo

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Related coverage for "NATO leaders gathered for summit: The commemorative photo": Anadolu Agency — Turkish President Erdogan welcomes NATO leaders at summit in Ankara. Disclose.tv — [Video] NOW - Family photo at the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey.. The Week — Nato summit: the most consequential in a generation? . Reuters — Can NATO leaders bridge tensions with Trump?. USA TODAY — DC Salute to America organizers order evacuation due to storms. Associated Press — LIVE: Trump arrives in Turkey for NATO summit