Top Senate Foreign Relations Democrat meets Syrian president at NATO summit

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

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

PI Briefing | No. 20 | Cracks in the Alliance?

In the Progressive International's twentieth Briefing of 2026, we look at NATO’s latest Summit, which reflected growing rifts within the trans-Atlantic alliance.

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.

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)

Nato summit: the most consequential in a generation?

Nato summit: the most consequential in a generation?

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Trump arrives in Turkey for NATO summit

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

‘Taking stock’

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NATO deputy commander wants Turkey summit to spur more defense spending and show unity

NATO’s deputy commander has said he wants a summit in Turkey to spur member countries to spend more on defense, reaffirm support for Ukraine and underline the unity of the alliance.

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

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.

Trump to head to Turkey for NATO summit amid strained relations

NATO leaders are preparing to meet in Turkey later this week. The United States has had a strained relationship with some of its allies since the Trump administration's involvement in the Middle East. Mr Trump’s trip comes as the US wraps up monumental celebrations for America’s 250th birthday.

Updates: Zelensky arrives in Turkey for NATO summit, says he'll discuss Patriot missiles

We expect a strong and productive NATO Summit. Decisions are needed now that will provide greater protection for our people, more capabilities for our defense, and even stronger security cooperation between Ukraine, Europe, and the United States, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on X.

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

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

Trump says Putin, Zelenskyy both want Ukraine war to end

'We're going to be talking about it' at NATO summit in Türkiye, says US president

Trump says Ukraine war resolution 'closer than people realize'

President Trump said a resolution to the war in Ukraine is 'getting much closer than people realize' and that he will discuss the conflict at a NATO summit this week in Turkey. #News #Trump #Ukraine #UkraineRussiaWar #Reuters #Newsfeed 👉 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

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.

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...

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.

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

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

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

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 []

The two most important American weapons systems NATO is eager to have

F-35 stealth fighters for Turkey and a Patriot missile license for Ukraine top the NATO summit agenda as Trump sends a direct message to Putin.

NATO summit opens as new defense deals fuel militarization concerns

The NATO leaders' summit opened in the Turkish capital Ankara on Tuesday with a Defense Industry Forum, unveiling major defense initiatives aimed at accelerating weapons production and procurement amid growing concerns over the alliance's expanding militarization.

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

[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

Syria joins Türkiye maritime summit to boost port development, cooperation

Istanbul, July 2 (SANA) A delegation from Syria’s General Authority for Borders and Customs (GABC) is participating in the fifth Türkiye Maritime Summit in Istanbul, a two-day event bringing together government officials, international maritime organizations, port authorities and leading shipping and logistics companies. The Syrian delegation, headed by Director of Ports General Directorate, Naji Abidin, is []

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.

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...

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,”...

Erdoğan takes the stage as NATO’s Trump whisperer

A decade of Trump asking and Erdoğan delivering has made the Turkish president NATO’s strongest asset heading into a potentially volatile summit in Ankara.

Türkiye, US commit to greater co-operation

Donald Trump has held a highly anticipated meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the Nato summit in Ankara. The leaders signalled a renewed commitment to co-operation on defence, trade, and regional security. The US president also said he counts on Türkiye's partnership. Kubra Akkoc reports from Ankara.

NATO leaders gather in Ankara for 36th summit

The 36th NATO Summit officially opens today, July 7, in Türkiye's capital, Ankara, bringing together heads of state and government from across the Alliance for two days of high-level discussions on security and defense, AzerNEWS reports.