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NATO summit should display unity and pledges to defense, deputy NATO chief tells AP

ABC News

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June 26, 2026

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NATO's deputy commander said he wants a summit in Turkey to encourage member countries to spend more on defense and support Ukraine

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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

Daily Sabah

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· Jul 8, 2026

NATO reaffirms ‘ironclad’ joint defense in Ankara declaration

A joint declaration by members of NATO after the alliance’s summit in Ankara that concluded on Wednesday underlined commitment to joint defense and unveiled new defense procurement...

Qatar News Agency

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· Jul 8, 2026

NATO Allies Reaffirm Collective Defense, Urge Freedom of Navigation in Hormuz

Ankara, July 08 (QNA) - The member states of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) reaffirmed their steadfast commitment to the principle of collective defense, in accordance with Article Five of the Alliance's Treaty.

POLITICO

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· Jul 8, 2026

NATO allies reaffirm ‘ironclad’ collective defense commitment despite Trump threats

It's unclear, however, whether NATO allies will meet again next year.

Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jul 8, 2026

NATO reaffirms collective defense, pledges continued support for Ukraine

Ankara, July 8 (SANA) NATO leaders reaffirmed their commitment to the alliance’s principle of collective defense and pledged continued military support for Ukraine in the final declaration of the alliance’s summit, which concluded on Wednesday in Ankara. According to Agence France-Presse (AFP), the declaration stressed that an attack on one NATO member is considered an []

The Japan Times

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· Jul 6, 2026

Japan’s NATO envoy highlights importance of European stability

Japan's ambassador to NATO also said the organization's unity, based on collective defense, is unwavering, while adding that the alliance is rock-solid.

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Related coverage for " NATO summit should display unity and pledges to defense, deputy NATO chief tells AP": UPI — NATO summit begins with focus on U.S. commitment, Ukraine defense. Daily Sabah — NATO reaffirms ‘ironclad’ joint defense in Ankara declaration. Qatar News Agency — NATO Allies Reaffirm Collective Defense, Urge Freedom of Navigation in Hormuz. POLITICO — NATO allies reaffirm ‘ironclad’ collective defense commitment despite Trump threats. Syrian Arab News Agency — NATO reaffirms collective defense, pledges continued support for Ukraine. The Japan Times — Japan’s NATO envoy highlights importance of European stability