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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1878, Treaty of Berlin: The European powers redraw the map of the Balkans. Serbia, Montenegro and Romania become completely independent of the Ottoman Empire. In 1934, Peter Gzowski, Canadian journalist and academic (died 2002) was born. In 1956, The Dartmouth workshop is the first conference on artificial intelligence. In 1977, Somalia declares war on Ethiopia, starting the Ogaden War. In 1999, Konstantinos Kollias, Greek general and politician, 168th Prime Minister of Greece (born 1901) passed away. In 2000, Jan Karski, Polish-American activist and academic (born 1914) passed away. In 2008, Battle of Wanat begins when Taliban and al-Qaeda guerrillas attack US Army and Afghan National Army troops in Afghanistan. The U.S. deaths were, at that time, the most in a single battle since the beginning of operations in 2001. In 2008, Bronisław Geremek, Polish historian and politician, Polish Minister of Foreign Affairs (born 1932) passed away. In 2011, United Nations Security Council Resolution 1999 is adopted, which admits South Sudan to member status of United Nations. In 2024, President of the United States Donald Trump is injured in an assassination attempt while speaking at an election campaign rally near Butler, Pennsylvania. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Russia Has No Plans to Attack NATO, is Open to Equal Dialogue - MFA

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July 12, 2026

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Russia Has No Plans to Attack NATO, is Open to Equal Dialogue - MFA

NATO justifies the alliance's preparations for a major conflict with the false claim that Russia allegedly poses a threat, Vladislav Maslennikov, director of the Russian Foreign Ministry's Department of European Issues, told Sputnik.

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Intel Slava

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· Jul 8, 2026

[Video] 🌐🇷🇺⚡️ — NATO Secretary General in an address to Putin and Russia:"Don't pl [...]

— NATO Secretary General in an address to Putin and Russia:Don't play with us. We will never attack anyone. We will only defend our way of life, our democracy, our territory.@Intelslava

BRICS News

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· Jul 3, 2026

JUST IN: 🇷🇺🇵🇱 Russia planning attack on Poland to test NATO's response, US warns.

JUST IN: Russia planning attack on Poland to test NATO's response, US warns.@BRICSNews

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jul 8, 2026

NATO vows to crush aggression, approves $50 billion procurements

The Heads of State and Government of the North Atlantic Alliance, NATO, have reaffirmed “ironclad commitment” to their defence under Article 5 of the Washington Treaty and to the transatlantic bond. In the Ankara Summit Declaration issued on Wednesday after their meeting in Turkey, the leaders declared that “an attack on one is an attack [] NATO vows to crush aggression, approves 50 billion procurements

Ukrainska Pravda

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· Jul 7, 2026

Senior NATO official explains why Russia is unlikely to attack Alliance for now

NATO says Russia is not currently prepared to attack the Alliance, though it remains a long-term threat.

TASS

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· Jul 6, 2026

Press review: Trump-Putin call as Russian troops advance while US-Russia OPCW talks fail

Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, July 6th

TRT World

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· Jul 8, 2026

Relations between Russia and the alliance remain strained

Nato is a defensive alliance, but not in the eyes of the Kremlin. For years, Vladimir Putin has regarded the organization's eastern enlargement as a threat to his country. The Russian president now says European attitudes are prolonging the war with Ukraine, while Nato insists Moscow's belligerence against its neighbour shows the real threat to regional security is Russia. Dasha Chernyshova reports from Moscow.

Yemen News Agency - SABA

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· Jul 2, 2026

Kremlin: EU embracing militarization, dedicating itself to confronting Russia

Kremlin: EU embracing militarization, dedicating itself to confronting Russia

Kremlin News

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· Jun 28, 2026

Strikes targeting Russia's infrastructure have no effect on the frontline situation, Vlad [...]

Strikes targeting Russia's infrastructure have no effect on the frontline situation, Vladimir Putin emphasisedThe strikes on our civilian infrastructure are staged <...> to, at the very least, shake our confidence and undermine faith in our abilities. Ideally, they want to create a rift in Russian society and force Russia to halt its advance along the line of contact — even briefly — to create conditions for negotiations on terms favourable to our adversary. We will not give them a single chance to achieve that.Moreover — and this is important — all these terrorist incursions have no effect on the frontline situation. This is the fundamental point. Any strikes against our infrastructure, regardless of their target, have absolutely no impact on the frontline or along the line of contact.

AzerNews

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· Jul 7, 2026

How NATO Summit in Ankara redefines Ukraine's role in European security

The 36th NATO Summit in Ankara marks a fundamental paradigm shift in the geopolitical architecture of the Euro-Atlantic alliance, one that moves past the predictable rhetoric of transatlantic solidarity to address a messy, multi-polar reality. While mainstream commentary remains hyper-focused on the high-stakes bilateral diplomacy playing out in the corridors of the Presidential Complex, the true structural evolution of this summit lies embedded within the text of its declarations.

Reuters

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· Jul 7, 2026

Can Europe afford to defend itself?

NATO leaders are meeting in Ankara, Turkey, at a summit that's expected to see some big defense deals. Last year, member countries agreed to spend 5% of their GDP on defense. But as Elena Casas explains, Europe isn't yet ready to replace U.S. capabilities any time soon. #europe #nato #usa #defense #ankara

Kyiv Post

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· Jul 9, 2026

Ankara Summit: What Lies Ahead for Nato?

Commentators across Europe say the Ankara NATO summit reflects a fundamental shift in the alliance’s priorities, with Europe assuming greater responsibility for its own defense while Ukraine gains recognition as a strategic security partner. Many argue that accelerating missile defense, defense production and military investment will be crucial as the threat from Russia persists.

Atlantic Council

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· Jun 29, 2026

European allies can boost NATO unity at the Ankara summit by accelerating eastern flank deterrence

The allies should agree to station full-strength combat brigades in each of the Baltic states to deter possible Russian aggression. The post European allies can boost NATO unity at the Ankara summit by accelerating eastern flank deterrence appeared first on Atlantic Council.

Nepal News

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· Jul 3, 2026

किएभमा रूसी आक्रमण, ३० जनाको मृत्यु

युक्रेन। युक्रेनको राजधानी किएभमा भएको रूसी आक्रमणको कारण मृत्यु हुनेहरुको सङ्ख्या कम्तिमा ३० जना पुगेको जनाइएको छ। युक्रेनी राष्ट्रपति भोलोदिमिर जेलेन्स्कीले रूसी आक्रमणका कारण आंशिक रूपमा ध्वस्त भएको एउटा अपार्टमेन्टको निरीक्षण गर्ने क्रममा आफ्नो सेनाले “निश्चित रूपमा“ यो आक्रमणको बदला लिने बताको छ। यसैबीच युरोपियन युनियनका शीर्ष कूटनीतिज्ञले मस्को माथि नयाँ प्रतिबन्धहरू प्रस्ताव गरेका छन् []

DW News

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· Jul 4, 2026

Is Russia testing NATO? Poland gives a stark warning of a palpable Russian threat | DW News

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk says the coming months could be "critical", as Warsaw prepares for what he calls "various scenarios" involving Russia. The US has reportedly warned Poland about a possible Russian plot, while the Baltic states have long voiced concerns about the threat from Moscow. So is Vladimir Putin looking to widen the confrontation beyond Ukraine? We put that to European foreign policy analyst Kirill Shamiev. 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 #dwnews #Poland #russia #nato

Al Arabiya English

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· Jun 23, 2026

Putin Accuses ‘West’ of Preparing for an Open War Against Russia

“Now in the West they openly say that they are preparing for war with us, increasing their offensive military budgets” President Vladimir Putin accuses NATO of preparing for an open war against Russia, warning of a growing risk of a direct clash.

Modern Diplomacy

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· Jun 30, 2026

Turkey says US remains committed to NATO despite alliance tensions

Turkey has sought to reassure allies that the United States remains committed to NATO despite growing concerns over Washington’s future role in the alliance. Ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkish Defence Minister Yasar Guler said the alliance is adapting to an evolving security environment rather than facing an existential crisis, dismissing suggestions that [] The post Turkey says US remains committed to NATO despite alliance tensions appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

DawnNews English

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· Jun 29, 2026

Putin Dismisses Ukraine's Offer: Russia Won't Pause Long-Range Strikes | Dawn News English

Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected Ukraine's proposal for a mutual halt to long-range strikes, arguing that it would distract from Moscow's military objectives. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 #russiaukrainewar #geopolitics #internationalrelations #globalsecurity #peacetalks #militarystrategy #europeansecurity #worldnews #Ukraine #russia #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

Baltic News Network

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· Jul 8, 2026

Latvian President: Russia likes to intimidate, but NATO stands behind us

Russia likes to intimidate countries in the region, but Latvia is backed by the NATO Alliance, Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs said during a press briefing at the NATO Summit in Ankara. According to the president, although Latvia continues to face constant Russian hybrid threats, he does not believe a conventional military invasion is imminent. “We [] The post Latvian President: Russia likes to intimidate, but NATO stands behind us appeared first on Baltic News Network.

Al-Monitor

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· Jun 30, 2026

Exclusive-Turkey says NATO adjusting to security landscape, US not withdrawing

By Tuvan GumrukcuANKARA, June 30 (Reuters) - NATO is adjusting to a shifting security landscape and the United States is not seeking to leave the alliance, Turkish Defence Minister Yasar Guler told Reuters ahead of a NATO summit in Ankara next week.Turkey will host 32 NATO leaders, as well as officials from the Gulf and Asia-Pacific region, on July 7-8, amid tensions within the alliance over burden-sharing, defence spending, and U.S. complaints about allies' lack of involvement in re-opening the Strait of Hormuz.

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 []

NaturalNews.com

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· Jun 22, 2026

Kremlin Warns NATO of a &#8220;Devastating Response&#8221; After the Largest Ukrainian Drone Attack on Moscow

(NaturalNews) Moscowâs Foreign Ministry warned on June 18 that any North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) attack on Russia would trigger a decisive and devast...

Disclose.tv

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· Jul 8, 2026

[Video] NOW - NATO Chief Rutte: &quot;Allies reaffirmed their ironclad commitment to the colle [...]

NOW - NATO Chief Rutte: Allies reaffirmed their ironclad commitment to the collective defence under Article 5. That an attack on one is an attack on all.@disclosetv

Sputnik

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· Jun 30, 2026

NATO Prepares for War, Hitler-Style Prison Camps and Blockade of Russia

While NATO accuses Russia of plotting attacks on the bloc, its own actions suggest it is planning for war with Russia.

Al Jazeera English

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· Jul 7, 2026

NATO’s Mark Rutte calls for ‘transatlantic defence industrial revolution’

The NATO Secretary-General is calling for a “transatlantic defence and industrial revolution” to better defend the alliance. In a speech at the Defence Industry Forum in Ankara, Mark Rutte singled out the threats posed by Russia, China and North Korea. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #Turkiye #NATO #NATOSummit #MarkRutte #Turkey #Ankara #Defense #DefenseAutonomy #Military #Security #BlackSea #UkraineWar #Geopolitics

Consortium News

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· Jul 10, 2026

PATRICK LAWRENCE: The Return of Co-Existence

In Ankara this week, NATO committed to building its very own military industrial complex, pursuing the same “total security” doctrine that some Israelis, in their case, now see backfiring. By Patrick Lawrence Special to Consortium News Ezra Klein, one of theRead more

CNN

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· Jul 4, 2026

1.4M casualties: Russia is 'losing at historical numbers'

Now, for the first time in a conflict that is in its fifth year, the stark reality of what the Kremlin still insists on calling a “special military operation” has become impossible for ordinary Russians to comfortably ignore. In the past month, Ukraine’s unprecedented drone campaign has been extraordinary in scale and impact. On a single night last week, Russia reported intercepting 660 drones across 12 regions — one of the largest Ukrainian attacks since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in 2022. CNN takes a look at the recent offensive and whether or not it’ll make Russia change course. 0:00 Russia is ”losing at historical numbers” 3:46 How Russia retaliated against recent Ukrainian strikes 7:21 Is pressure growing on Putin? 14:28 Will Ukraine’s new strategy get Putin to the negotiation table? Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: https://bit.ly/4eIvlTr #News #ukraine #russia

The Washington Post

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· Jun 30, 2026

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.

Coffman Chronicle

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· Jun 30, 2026

Putin Says No Formal Trump Agreement Was Signed in Alaska on Ukraine War

Russian President Vladimir Putin has acknowledged that his 2025 Alaska summit with President Donald Trump produced no formal agreement to end the war in Ukraine, weakening months of Kremlin claims that Washington had accepted a diplomatic framework known as the “spirit of Anchorage.”

The Kyiv Independent

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· Jul 13, 2026

War diplomacy: the new shape of negotiations — next KI Insights monthly briefing

U.S.-mediated talks since last year have failed to deliver results. Both Russia and Ukraine have intensified their strike campaigns, notably against the capitals of both countries. However, this doesn't mark the end of diplomacy. Ukraine, in particular, is seeking to leverage its battlefield advantage into a

Russia Today

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· Jul 8, 2026

Europe replacing US as NATO’s main anti-Russian actor – expert

European NATO members want to use the Ukraine conflict to destroy Russia as a global power, a Russian analyst argues in an op-ed for RT. Read Full Article at RT.com

Daily Sabah

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· Jul 6, 2026

NATO leaders to discuss transatlantic ties, Turkish comms chief says

Turkish Communications Director Burhanettin Duran on Monday said that the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara will be critical for both the alliance's future and the evolving globa...

Investing.com

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· Jul 3, 2026

NATO leaders to affirm ’ironclad commitment’ to collective defence in Ankara, summit text says

NATO leaders to affirm ’ironclad commitment’ to collective defence in Ankara, summit text says

BERNAMA

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· Jul 8, 2026

World : NATO Reaffirms Alliance Unity, Collective Defence In Ankara Declaration

GENEVA, July 8 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- NATO leaders on Wednesday reaffirmed their “ironclad commitment” to collective defence and alliance unity, declaring that “an attack on one is an attack on all” in a summit declaration adopted in the Turkish capital Ankara, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported.

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