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NATO Meets in Turkey Amid Crackdown on Civil Society; Trump Praises Erdoğan & Considers F-35 Sales

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Trump announced on Tuesday at the NATO summit in Ankara that he would lift U.S. sanctions on Turkey and is considering selling the country F-35 fighter jets. Trump made the comment following a lavish state dinner hosted by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, whom he praised as a “great leader.” The mayor of Istanbul and other Turkish politicians, civil society figures and journalists remain jailed on politically motivated charges. “Here in Ankara, and in Turkey more broadly, this NATO summit is not taking place in a climate of freedom. We saw, in the two weeks leading up to this summit happening, authorities in Ankara arrested over 200 people in dawn raids,” says Ruth Michaelson, a journalist based in Istanbul. “There has also been a protest ban enforced in Ankara, and that is a protest ban that extends even to leafleting.” Repression from the Turkish state has not been addressed during the summit; instead, “something that we’ve been hearing throughout the summit is that Turkey has this indispensable place in NATO,” says Michaelson.

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Sky News Australia

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· Jul 7, 2026

Trump set to challenge NATO allies over defence and Iran

US President Donald Trump is in Turkey for the NATO Summit, where discussions are expected to focus on defence spending and the Russia-Ukraine war. The US President is also likely to voice his frustrations at European allies for failing to back America during its war with Iran. He kicked off the NATO summit with a bilateral meeting with Turkish President Recep Erdogan.

BRICS News

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· Jul 7, 2026

[Photo] JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇹🇷 President Trump lands in Ankara, Turkey, to attend the NATO summit.

JUST IN: President Trump lands in Ankara, Turkey, to attend the NATO summit.@BRICSNews

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

Proto Thema - English

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· Jul 7, 2026

NATO’s Critical Summit begins: The obstacles to Turkey’s F-35 ambitions and Greece’s reliability advantage

With F-35 fighter jets, U.S.-Turkey relations, and defense spending at the center of discussions, the NATO Summit is taking place as Greece seeks to showcase its reliability and military readiness within the Alliance. Meanwhile, The New York Times reports that Donald Trump is preparing a gift for Recep Tayyip Erdoğan by supporting Turkey's return to the F-35 program The post NATO’s Critical Summit begins: The obstacles to Turkey’s F-35 ambitions and Greece’s reliability advantage appeared first on ProtoThema English.

The Daily Signal

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· Jul 6, 2026

Why the NATO Summit in Ankara Matters to the US

President Donald Trump is in Turkey this week to meet with heads of state representing our allies from across the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). In the wake of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s announcement of a six-month review of U.S. force allocations to the European theater entitled “NATO 3.0,” leaders from across NATO are...

Bloomberg

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· Jul 5, 2026

Iran War Looms Over NATO Summit

President Trump heads to Turkey this week, where NATO leaders will hold a crucial meeting. Bloomberg News Middle Easter Reporter Dan Williams joins David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend and explains that the NATO summit will focus on defense spending and support for Ukraine, but will also be shaped by the aftermath of the US-Iran conflict and questions about Washington's long-term commitment to the alliance. (Source: Bloomberg)

Disclose.tv

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· Jul 7, 2026

[Video] NOW - Trump lands in Turkey for the NATO summit and is greeted by President Erdogan.

NOW - Trump lands in Turkey for the NATO summit and is greeted by President Erdogan.@disclosetv

Off The Press

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· Jul 6, 2026

‘Taking stock’

Trump heads to Turkey for NATO summit amid feud with allies ...Click to read more

NBC News

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· Jul 7, 2026

Trump to Meet NATO Leaders Amid Doubts Over His Commitment

President Donald Trump and his NATO counterparts are set to gather in Turkey for a critical two-day summit, meeting with allies on Iran, Ukraine and other critical foreign policy challenges. NBC’s Garrett Haake report for TODAY from Ankara.

KLIF – 570AM – Dallas

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· Jul 8, 2026

President Trump Renews His Desire for America to Control Greenland

U.S. President Donald Trump is meeting with his NATO counterparts in Ankara, Turkey, for a two-day summit intended to showcase how alliance members ar...

The Daily Wire

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· Jul 7, 2026

Trump Praises Turkey’s Erdogan For His Friendship, Highlighting Frustration With Allies

WASHINGTON — The only reason President Donald Trump is in Ankara, Turkey, for the NATO summit is his friendship with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. That’s according to the president himself, who told reporters ahead of his visit, “If the summit was not taking place in Türkiye, I don’t think I would have gone to ...

Iran Herald

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· Jul 7, 2026

6 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

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.

POLITICO

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· 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 []

Washington Examiner

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· Jul 8, 2026

Trump should never trust Erdogan again

As President Donald Trump arrives in Ankara for the NATO summit, Turkey is once again presenting itself as an indispensable ally deserving of Washington’s trust. The timing is no accident. Reports that the administration may ease sanctions, reopen defense cooperation, and explore a path for Turkey’s return to advanced U.S. weapons programs have created new []

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

KTLA 5

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· Jul 8, 2026

Trump rips NATO allies, again

President Trump is joining other NATO leaders in Turkey, where on Wednesday he once again criticized U.S. allies for not getting involved in the war with Iran. KTLA’s Trevor Shirley reports. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1

NPR News

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· Jul 6, 2026

Trump won spending promises from NATO last year. This week, he'll try to enforce them

President Donald Trump is heading to Ankara, Turkey, for the annual NATO summit. Last year, he pushed NATO allies to spend more on defense. This year, his mission is to try to enforce those pledges.

Fox News

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· Jul 6, 2026

Trump bets on former NATO troublemaker as Turkey's strategic value surges

Trump says he's attending the NATO summit in Ankara because of Erdoğan, signaling closer U.S.-Turkey defense cooperation amid unresolved S-400 tensions.

Kyiv Post

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· Jul 9, 2026

NATO Closes Ranks Around Trump After Tense Ankara Summit Run-Up

NATO leaders wrapped up the Ankara summit with a public show of unity despite months of disagreements over defense spending, trade, Ukraine and Iran. Donald Trump portrayed the meeting as a diplomatic success, saying allies were making progress toward the alliance’s 5 defense spending target, while European leaders and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stressed that the alliance had emerged stronger and more united.

CNN

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· Jul 6, 2026

Why tension looms over Trump's trip to the NATO summit

President Trump attends the NATO summit this week, despite rising tension with the alliance in recent months. CNN's @kristenh20 reports.

Irish Star

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· Jul 8, 2026

Donald Trump's awkward 'Addams Family' photo with NATO allies ridiculed by expert

The allies, which make up the world's most powerful military alliance, are in Ankara, Turkey, amid a number of bizarre threats from Donald Trump including over Greenland

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.

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 5, 2026

Why the Indo-Pacific might be on the back burner at the Nato summit

Nato’s 32 member states will convene in the Turkish capital this week for an annual summit expected to be dominated by efforts to secure a fragile peace in Ukraine and the Middle East, with Indo-Pacific issues taking a back seat. Analysts said the conflicts in Ukraine and Iran, as well as Washington’s push for European allies to raise defence spending, could diminish discussion about the security alliance’s cooperation with Indo-Pacific partners, despite the Nato chief’s warnings about China’s...

Brisbane Times

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· Jul 7, 2026

Trump arrives in Turkey for NATO summit

Donald Trump is joining other NATO leaders for a key summit in Turkey.

Haaretz

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· Jul 8, 2026

Trump praises Erdogan as 'very good ally,' signals openness to Turkey F-35 sale

At NATO summit in Ankara, U.S. president praises Turkish leader as a 'very good ally' and says Turkey stayed out of Iran war. Trump also announces move to rescind Syria's terror designation, while Erdogan says Israeli opposition to F-35 sale 'has no place in my world'

Loonie Politics

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· Jul 7, 2026

The Latest: President Trump meets NATO leaders as they try to show they are serious about defense

U.S. President Donald Trump meets fellow NATO leaders at a summit on Tuesday as the alliance tries to persuade him that their countries are actively increasing their military capabilities even as the American focus shifts away from its defense of Europe toward Asia. Trump has been critical of NATO’s abilities to function without American leadership [] The post The Latest: President Trump meets NATO leaders as they try to show they are serious about defense appeared first on Loonie Politics.

Al-Monitor

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· Jun 29, 2026

Turkey's Erdogan says NATO summit must emphasise unity and resilience

ANKARA, June 29 (Reuters) - Turkey expects next month's NATO summit in Ankara to emphasise alliance unity, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday, calling for the lifting of restrictions on defence trade and for Ankara's involvement in initiatives to bolster European security.

Kuwait Times

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· Jul 5, 2026

Turkey eyes F110 fighter jet engines

ISTANBUL: US President Donald Trump’s visit to Ankara for the NATO summit could help secure Turkey’s acquisition of dozens of fighter jet engines, but won’t resolve the F-35 disput...

The Hill

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· Jul 7, 2026

Trump touches down in Turkey for NATO summit

President Trump touched down in Turkey on Tuesday for the NATO summit in the country’s capital city of Ankara this week. Trump was greeted by Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the tarmac before greeting Turkish soldiers present for his arrival. U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack, U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matt Whitaker and Joint...

Breitbart News

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· Jul 7, 2026

MOMENTS AGO: President Trump Meets with the President of Turkey...

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DNyuz

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· Jul 6, 2026

After America’s 250th, Trump will test how far he can push NATO allies

Fresh off a week of star-spangled celebrations of America’s 250th, President Donald Trump departs for Turkey on Monday to meet with fellow leaders of NATO. They hope he wouldn’t declare independence from them. Trump has long been skeptical about NATO and European allies, asserting that the alliance the United States forged after World War II []

Investing.com

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· 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

The Epoch Times

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· Jul 7, 2026

Trump Meets With Turkish President Erdogan; High-Rise Building Under Construction in NYC Deemed Unstable

President Donald Trump is in Turkey on Tuesday for a two-day NATO summit. The trip kicked off with a meeting with Turkey’s President Erdogan. Plus, NTD has Trump’s comments on the Russia–Ukraine war. More democratic lawmakers are calling on Graham Platner to drop out of the Maine Senate race. NTD has the latest details. Bricks []

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