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NATO summit — Trump rages on allies but hands Ukraine a win

The Kyiv Independent

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July 8, 2026

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NATO summit — Trump rages on allies but hands Ukraine a win

ANKARA, Turkey — Despite all expectations, Ukraine seems to be leaving the NATO summit in Ankara with a major win.The alliance itself, less so.Alongside an allied pledge of 80 billion in defense aid for 2026, President Volodymyr Zelensky has also secured an apparent green light from U.S.

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The Hill

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· Jul 8, 2026

Trump warms up to Ukraine, gets angry with Iran: 5 takeaways from the NATO summit

President Trump and other leaders wrapped up the NATO alliance’s whirlwind summit in Ankara, Turkey, on Wednesday with a number of significant developments. Trump gave Ukraine the go-ahead to produce Patriot interceptors amid its ongoing war with Russia, a move that will be celebrated by NATO members. At the same time, Trump lashed out at...

Global News

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· Jul 8, 2026

Trump declares end to Iran ceasefire, threatens to cut off trade with Spain

Trump's remarks, also declaring the fragile ceasefire with Iran to be over, overshadowed a summit that European leaders had hoped would project unity and support for Ukraine

Al Jazeera

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· Jul 8, 2026

Five key takeaways from the NATO summit in Ankara

Trump dominates summit with anti-Europe and Iran diatribes as NATO pledges to expand defence budgets and Ukraine support

UPI

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· Jul 7, 2026

NATO summit begins with focus on U.S. commitment, Ukraine defense

NATO summit begins with focus on U.S. commitment, Ukraine defense

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 []

Associated Press

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· Jul 8, 2026

Trump says there was 'tremendous love' and unity at NATO summit

A day after blasting allies for failing to support the U.S. in its war with Iran, President Donald Trump hailed the NATO summit in Turkey as "very successful" and filled with "tremendous love," praising the alliance's unity as he departed the two-day event. 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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Related coverage for "NATO summit — Trump rages on allies but hands Ukraine a win": The Hill — Trump warms up to Ukraine, gets angry with Iran: 5 takeaways from the NATO summit. Global News — Trump declares end to Iran ceasefire, threatens to cut off trade with Spain. Al Jazeera — Five key takeaways from the NATO summit in Ankara. UPI — NATO summit begins with focus on U.S. commitment, Ukraine defense. POLITICO — Trump in Ankara und die neue Nato-Provokation. Associated Press — Trump says there was 'tremendous love' and unity at NATO summit