Recep Erdogan: Turkey Ready to Bring Russia and Ukraine Back to the Negotiating Table

Trump's coming fight with Congress, allies over Turkey

Welcome to The Hill's Defense NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense National Security Defense National Security The Big Story Trump's coming fight with Congress, allies over Turkey President Trump is setting up a fight with Congress and regional allies over his announcement Tuesday that he will remove sanctions on Turkey and potentially welcome Ankara back...

Putin and Trump discuss Ukraine, Iran in US Independence Day call

Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump discussed Ukraine and the coming Nato summit in Turkey in a phone call Saturday. Putin congratulated Trump on the 250th anniversary of US independence in the call that lasted 85 minutes, Kremlin foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov said in an audio message to reporters. “The presidents naturally touched on the topic of a Ukrainian settlement, including in light of Trump’s upcoming participation in the Nato summit in Turkey on July 7-8,”...

Can Trump deliver a deal this time? Peace for Ukraine? | DW News

US President Donald Trump says Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan is helping clinch a deal to end Russia's war on Ukraine. #nato #trump #erdoğan #russianukrainianwar #dwnews For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1

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Athens is keeping its expectations low regarding the F-35s and U.S. sanctions against Turkey, with Congress and Israel key to the equation

The Greek government is closely monitoring developments in Ankara with composure, while acknowledging that President Donald Trump appears intent on accommodating Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in some way, following the grand welcome the Turkish leader extended to him. The post Athens is keeping its expectations low regarding the F-35s and U.S. sanctions against Turkey, with Congress and Israel key to the equation appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Turkey Turns Coat: Erdogan Expands Military Support for Ukraine and Raises Questions for Russia

The latest statements by the Turkish side at the NATO summit call into question the future of the long-standing partnership and require Moscow to take decisive countermeasures. Erdoğan Expands Military Support for the Kyiv Regime Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has, for the first time, declared his support for the PURL initiative—a NATO mechanism through which purchases of American weapons for Ukraine are financed. He made the statement while commenting on the outcome of the NATO summit in Ankara.

Trump Optimistic on Russia-Ukraine Peace: 'We'll Get It Settled Soon' | Dawn News English

US President Donald Trump says he is optimistic about ending the Russia-Ukraine war, stating, "We'll get it settled soon." His remarks come as diplomatic efforts continue amid ongoing fighting and international calls for a negotiated resolution to the conflict. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #trump #russia #ukraine #peacetalks #ceasefire #nato #globalnews #dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

Turkish president warns of efforts to undermine US-Iran deal

Turkish president warns of efforts to undermine US-Iran deal Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has told his Iranian counterpart, Masoud Pezeshkian, that Ankara welcomes the agreement between the United States and Iran aimed at ending the US-Israeli war on Iran. During a phone call, Erdogan said it was important to remain vigilant against any attempts to undermine the negotiations, according to the Turkish presidency. He also told Pezeshkian that Türkiye was ready to provide any support needed to help ensure the success of the diplomatic process.

Senate pushes deeper into long-running proxy war through new defense bill

As the Trump administration looks for an off-ramp to the Ukraine-Russia conflict, the Senate appears to be heading in the opposite direction as it floats continued “intelligence support” to help Kyiv take back Crimea and other Russian-held territories. The language is buried in Section 1223 of the proposed Senate version of the 2027 National Defense []...Click to read more

Putin, Trump discuss Ukraine, Iran in call ahead of NATO summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump discussed Ukraine and the upcoming NATO summit in Turkey in a phone call Saturday. Putin congratulated Trump on the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence in the call that lasted 85...

Putin and Trump Discuss Ukraine Ahead of NATO Summit in Turkey, Kremlin Says

Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump discussed a Ukrainian settlement on Saturday, the Kremlin said, in a phone call framed specifically around Trump's upcoming attendance at the NATO summit in Ankara on July 7–8. Neither side disclosed what was agreed, and Ukraine was not party to the conversation.

Trump at NATO was headed for tears, but a funny thing happened on the way out of the forum

The arrival of the US president seemed certain to trigger a reawakening of the usual tensions – but the Ankara meeting wrapped up in a rare display of unity.

Trump has consistent position on Ukraine conflict Moscow

The US president is open to dialogue with Russia and his contacts with Vladimir Putin will continue, the Kremin has saidUS President Donald Trump has a consistent understanding of the Ukraine conflict and is receptive of what Moscow has to say on the issue, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has told journalists. The official also confirmed that Russia expects Trump to resume his contacts with Ru

Trump insults Zelensky to his face during NATO meeting

At the NATO summit in Turkey Wednesday, President Donald Trump called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy a difficult character directly to his face, then laughed awkwardly at his own comment. During brief remarks before media questions, as he pointed to Zelenskyy, Trump said, We've settled a lot of wars, and this one is the one that I thought maybe would be the easiest, but Putin's a difficult character, and this guy's a difficult character!Unlike Trump's apparent amusement at the jab, Zelenskyy remained stone-faced and stoic, glaring at the President without reciprocating the laughter. “It's not the easiest thing,” Trump acknowledged.He continued, There's a lot of commitment and there's a lot of love of the countries and everything else, and claimed progress had been made in recent weeks. The tense exchange highlighted the strained dynamics between the two leaders during peace negotiations.Watch the video below. Your browser does not support the video tag.

US President Donald Trump arrives in Ankara for 2026 NATO Summit

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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 []

Former US Army Europe Commander on Trump's NATO Summit Strategy | GNT

On Global News Today on Al Arabiya English, Tom Burges Watson examines the key developments from the NATO Summit in Türkiye as President Donald Trump reshapes the alliance's agenda. Ahead of the summit, Trump renewed his call for the United States to take control of Greenland, while NATO leaders unveiled billions of dollars in new defense commitments aimed at strengthening the alliance and boosting European security. The program also examines Trump's meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, where he announced the United States would lift sanctions imposed on Türkiye following its purchase of a Russian missile defense system, signaling a new phase in US-Türkiye relations. Tom Burges Watson speaks to: General Ben Hodges (Ret.) Former Commander, US Army Europe #NATO #NATOSummit #Trump #Greenland #Türkiye #Turkey #Erdogan #Ukraine #Russia #Europe #US #Defense #BenHodges #Geopolitics #AlArabiyaEnglish #AlArabiyaNews #GlobalNewsToday #BreakingNews

LIVE: Trump attends welcome ceremony in Turkey ahead of NATO summit

Watch live as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan welcomes visiting U.S. President Donald Trump at a ceremony in Ankara ahead of the NATO leaders' summit. #trump #turkey #live

Lavrov says Russia won't bend again on Ukraine, cites talks with Trump in Alaska

According to Lavrov, Putin agreed to proposals put forward by the United States during the Alaska meeting and reached an understanding with Trump on how the fighting in Ukraine could be brought to an end and how broader discussions could proceed afterwards. Lavrov said Russia remained committed to those agreements and would not support alternative interim arrangements or bend to ultimatums.

Trump blows wind in Erdogan's sails as Turkey advances regional ambitions

The war in Iran and the showy NATO summit that Ankara will host next month give Turkey an opportunity to show off its efforts to become the one dictating regional policy and creating partnership. However, inner and outer hurdles to Erdoğan's plans remain

Zelenskyy and Putin hold Fourth of July phone calls with Trump

Yuri Ushakov, a Russian presidential aide, said Putin and Trump discussed the issue of the Ukrainian settlement in a phone call that lasted an hour and twenty-five minutes.

Russia Open to Restarting Ukraine Talks, Lavrov Says

Russian Foreign Minister said Moscow is ready to resume negotiations with Ukraine “from where they left off,” while accusing Kyiv of unrealistic demands and the West of losing its role as mediator. Lavrov also claimed the US is increasing pressure on Russia and suggested Ukraine is expanding the conflict’s geography. Lavrov insisted Russia remains prepared to take all necessary measures to defend their interests.

Russia-Belarus Union State helps defend common interests, Putin says

According to the Russian president, an important component of relations between Moscow and Minsk is cooperation between the legislative bodies

Trump says Ukraine war settlement is ‘closer than people think’

Washington, July 7 (SANA) U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that a settlement to the war between Russia and Ukraine is “closer than people think,” expressing optimism that diplomatic efforts could gain momentum during the upcoming NATO summit in Turkey. Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump said Russian President Vladimir Putin wants []

Trump says he thinks war in Ukraine will be settled, 'hopefully soon'

ANKARA, Turkey, July 7 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he had spoken with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and he hoped the war in Ukraine would soon be settled. I had a very good talk with President Putin, Trump said during a meeting with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan at the NATO summit in Turkey.

Ankara summit: NATO’s make-or-break moment

After a 22-year hiatus, the leaders of NATO member states are once again convening in Türkiye. The Ankara summit is poised to be one of the most critical turning points in NATO’s 7...

Trump’s visit a win for Turkey’s Erdogan, NATO tensions aside

Trump’s visit a win for Turkey’s Erdogan, NATO tensions aside

Putin Admits No Trump Deal Was Reached in Alaska as Ukraine War Talks Stall

Russian President Vladimir Putin has acknowledged that his Alaska summit with President Donald Trump produced no formal agreement to end the war in Ukraine, undercutting months of Kremlin claims that Washington had already accepted a path forward on Moscow’s terms.

Trump, Putin, hold phone call on Ukraine, bilateral ties

Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday, according to Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov, reported Xinhua. The United States is commemorating the 250th anniversary of the nation's founding on Saturday, its Independence Day. Ushakov confirmed that Putin congratulated Trump on the holiday. This conversation, the fourth such exchange this year, was naturally not merely a routine protocol exchange but business-focused and highly constructive. It allowed for a frank discussion of pressing issues on the bilateral and international agenda, the presidential aide noted. During the dialogue, Putin laid out the real battlefield situation, where Russian troops are advancing along the full line of contact. Ushakov stressed that European nations hold a flawed perception of the overall dynamics and ground realities along the contact line amid the Ukraine conflict. On bilateral ties, the two presidents underscored the importance of sustaining consistent communication, including on military-political and economic fronts. There exist vast prospects for mutually beneficial cooperation between our two nations in these spheres. Trump stressed that an early resolution to the Ukraine conflict would serve as a prerequisite to unlocking such cooperation, Ushakov said.

How the Trump-Putin summit in Alaska spawned the Kremlin’s myth of the ‘spirit of Anchorage’ — and why it collapsed

Putin’s meeting with Trump in August 2025 gave rise to a new term in the arsenal of Russian diplomacy and propaganda: the “spirit of Anchorage.” The claim was that during the Russian president’s visit to Alaska, Russia and the United States had reached certain agreements on peace in Ukraine — agreements that were directly shaping events on the front and in diplomacy. For a full year, Russian politicians and pro-Kremlin journalists insisted that following the “spirit of Anchorage” was the key to breaking the deadlock in peace talks. After Putin rejected Zelensky’s public peace proposal — and as a fuel crisis triggered by Ukrainian strikes intensified — it became definitively clear that the “spirit of Anchorage” had evaporated. Trump acknowledged as much, and within days so did Putin. Writing exclusively for Meduza, political scientist and researcher at the Latvian Institute of International Affairs Sergejs Potapkins explains how the “spirit of Anchorage” came into being — and why it lasted as long as it did.

As war stalls, Putin concedes he never cut a deal with Trump in Alaska

The Kremlin had framed the Anchorage summit as a turning point for the war in Ukraine. Now, Putin admits there was no deal, perhaps to get U.S. to help to broker a new one.

Lavrov: I don't want to assume Anchorage summit was designed to buy time for Kyiv

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said he does not even want to consider the possibility that the 2025 Putin-Trump summit in Alaska was intended to buy time to rearm Kyiv. He added that Moscow is willing to resume negotiations with Ukraine at any time.