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Trump berates NATO and praises Erdogan as summit starts
The NATO summit comes at a fraught time for the 77-year-old transatlantic alliance, as the U.S. president has lashed out at allies and Washington steps back from Europe.
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The Hill
· 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...
Iran Herald
· Jul 10, 2026
Opinion: Trump's NATO shift cannot mask alliance's deepening fault lines
ISTANBUL, July 10 (Xinhua) -- Just hours after publicly berating European allies and questioning the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's (NATO's) cohesion at the alliance's summit in Ankara, U.S. President Donald Trump closed the meeting on Wednesday by praising NATO's tremendous unity and calling the summit a success.The summit's seemingly harmonious finale stood in sharp contrast to months of mounting trans
CNN
· Jul 6, 2026
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.
Al-Monitor
· Jul 8, 2026
NATO leaders meet in Ankara after Trump rekindles disputes over Iran, Greenland
By Lili Bayer and Andrew GrayANKARA, July 8 (Reuters) - NATO’s Europeanleadersaimto convince Donald Trumpon Wednesdaytore-committothemilitaryallianceat a summit in Ankaraafterthe U.S. president revived his disputes with them over the Iran warand Greenland.Following his arrival in the Turkish capital on Tuesday, Trump said he might have boycotted the summit had it not been for his friendship with the host, President Tayyip Erdogan, and he did not rule out further troop withdrawals from Europe.
POLITICO
· 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 []
UPI
· 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
Associated Press
· 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
Sky News Australia
· Jul 7, 2026
Trump set to challenge NATO allies over defence and Iran
US President Donald Trump is in Turkey for the NATO Summit, where discussions are expected to focus on defence spending and the Russia-Ukraine war. The US President is also likely to voice his frustrations at European allies for failing to back America during its war with Iran. He kicked off the NATO summit with a bilateral meeting with Turkish President Recep Erdogan.
DawnNews English
· Jul 7, 2026
US President Trump Heads To NATO Summit In Türkiye As Alliance Faces Major Security Test
US President Donald Trump has departed for the NATO Summit in Ankara, Turkey, where alliance leaders are expected to announce major defence agreements worth billions of dollars. The summit comes amid growing tensions over defence spending, Russia, US troop commitments in Europe and Trump's renewed criticism of NATO. #trump #nato #turkiye #ankara #usnews #worldnews #geopolitics #breakingnews --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews
Al Jazeera
· 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
The Jerusalem Post
· Jul 7, 2026
Trump expected to tell Turkey he is ready to restore access to F-35 jets - report
The report comes as Trump heads to Ankara for a NATO summit, where he is expected to meet Erdogan. The summit is set to begin on Tuesday evening.
RedState
· Jul 7, 2026
Trump Kicks Off NATO Summit With F-35 Bombshell and a Reality Check for Europe
Trump Kicks Off NATO Summit With F-35 Bombshell and a Reality Check for Europe
Off The Press
· Jul 5, 2026
Trump Puts Turkey at Center of NATO Summit
President Donald Trump’s decision to attend next week’s NATO summit in Turkey underscores Ankara’s growing importance within the alliance, even as long-standing disagreements over Russia, defense policy, and democracy remain unresolved. Trump has repeatedly emphasized that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s personal invitation was the deciding factor in his attendance at the summit in Ankara. []...Click to read more
Korea Times News
· Jul 3, 2026
Erdogan's ties to Trump helped get the US leader to NATO summit
Erdogan's ties to Trump helped get the US leader to NATO summit
NBC News
· Jul 7, 2026
Trump talks Ukraine-Russia and F-35 jets sale in meeting with Turkey’s Erdoğan
President Donald Trump met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to kick off the NATO summit. NBC News’ Monica Alba reports that Trump addressed the sale of F-35 jets to Turkey and reaching a conclusion in the Russia-Ukraine war.
Kyiv Post
· Jul 2, 2026
NATO Next
NATO’s most consequential summit since 1949 opens July 7 in Ankara, as the alliance grapples with Trump’s threats to disengage, European underinvestment in defense, and Russia’s escalating hybrid warfare campaign. Ukraine, though not a member, has become indispensable to Europe’s security architecture, fielding one of the continent’s most capable militaries. The summit is expected to reaffirm NATO unity, push Europe toward greater self-reliance, and cement Ukraine’s role in the alliance’s long-term strategy.
Egypt Independent
· Jul 8, 2026
A furious Trump dashes hopes for a friendly NATO summit
Any hope that a more conciliatory President Donald Trump might appear at this year’s NATO summit has evaporated. It was always a long-shot that a leader who spent the last five months castigating US allies for not helping more with Iran would arrive in Ankara in a pleasant mood. He had already said he was The post A furious Trump dashes hopes for a friendly NATO summit appeared first on Egypt Independent.
The Daily Wire
· Jul 7, 2026
Trump Praises Turkey’s Erdogan For His Friendship, Highlighting Frustration With Allies
WASHINGTON — The only reason President Donald Trump is in Ankara, Turkey, for the NATO summit is his friendship with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. That’s according to the president himself, who told reporters ahead of his visit, “If the summit was not taking place in Türkiye, I don’t think I would have gone to ...
Ecostylia
· Jul 7, 2026
At Ankara’s NATO summit, Trump, Ukraine aid and Turkey’s democratic tensions test alliance unity again
Donald Trump talks with Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the leaders’ lounge at the G20 summit in Osaka on June 28, 2019. An archive image that puts the personal relationship between Washington and Ankara at the heart of the NATO summit. Credits: Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead. The 2026 NATO Summit opens on July [] L’article At Ankara’s NATO summit, Trump, Ukraine aid and Turkey’s democratic tensions test alliance unity again est apparu en premier sur Ecostylia.
Modern Diplomacy
· Jul 10, 2026
Mistaking an Army for a Creed: NATO, Trump, and the Future of Liberal Internationalism
The NATO Ankara summit is a eulogy for one model of liberal internationalism. It should become the cradle of a better one. Donald Trump went to Ankara this week and asked the allies for loyalty. He said it beside Recep Tayyip Erdogan, whom he had praised for his loyalty in the war on Iran, and [] The post Mistaking an Army for a Creed: NATO, Trump, and the Future of Liberal Internationalism appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.
TRT World
· Jul 9, 2026
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.
Global News
· 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
KSAT San Antonio
· Jul 3, 2026
Erdogan's warm ties with Trump offer Turkey an edge ahead of NATO summit
U.S. President Donald Trump has berated and belittled many of the European leaders expected to attend next week’s NATO summit in Turkey but has only praise for its host, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Hananya Naftali
· Jul 7, 2026
[Video] NATO summit opens in Ankara as Trump publicly feuds with alliesTrump arrived in Ankara [...]
NATO summit opens in Ankara as Trump publicly feuds with alliesTrump arrived in Ankara for the NATO summit and immediately said he was very disappointed with the Alliance, adding he'd have skipped it if not hosted by his friend Erdogan.
Russia Today
· Jul 7, 2026
NATO summit opens with Trump threats: LIVE UPDATES
NATO’s annual summit has begun in Ankara, as relations between Washington and the bloc’s European members remain icy Read Full Article at RT.com
Proto Thema - English
· Jul 7, 2026
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.
The Daily Beast
· Jul 7, 2026
Trump’s Filthy Mood Has Goons Worried About What’s to Come
Evan Vucci/ReutersPresident Donald Trump’s increasingly negative mood has officials worried that he could cause major problems at this week’s NATO summit.The president departed late Monday for a two-day summit in the Turkish capital Ankara, where he will meet with fellow NATO leaders and others including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa.NATO allies are bracing to have to work to mollify Trump, whose mood swings and outbursts have repeatedly threatened the increasingly fragile alliance. Drastic actions, like the president’s threats to seize Greenland, have only further strained tensions inside NATO.Read more at The Daily Beast.
The New American
· Jul 9, 2026
Trump & NATO Kiss and Make Up as Europeans Pledge to Buy More U.S. Weapons
For nearly the entire duration of his second term, U.S. President Donald Trump has incessantly griped about NATO and its leaders. But he emerged from this week’s summit in Ankara, Turkey, with renewed dedication to the entangling alliance. It seems the Europeans may have softened him up by promising to buy more American-made weapons. ... The post Trump NATO Kiss and Make Up as Europeans Pledge to Buy More U.S. Weapons appeared first on The New American.
Ukrainska Pravda
· Jul 7, 2026
CNN: Trump arrives at NATO Summit in sour mood as officials fear clashes
US President Donald Trump travelled to the NATO summit in Ankara in a sour mood, and there is growing uncertainty over whether the gathering of allied leaders will proceed without major tensions.
BRICS News
· Jul 7, 2026
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· Jul 8, 2026
President Trump Renews His Desire for America to Control Greenland
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DW News
· Jul 7, 2026
Can Trump deliver a deal this time? Peace for Ukraine? | DW News
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Bloomberg
· Jul 5, 2026
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)
Fox News
· Jul 6, 2026
Trump bets on former NATO troublemaker as Turkey's strategic value surges
Trump says he's attending the NATO summit in Ankara because of Erdoğan, signaling closer U.S.-Turkey defense cooperation amid unresolved S-400 tensions.
The Eastern Herald
· Jun 26, 2026
Trump Says He’d Skip NATO Summit Without Erdogan as Turkey Arrests 209
Donald Trump told Recep Tayyip Erdogan he would have skipped the July 7-8 NATO summit in Ankara were it not for his personal relationship with the Turkish leader, a disclosure that laid bare the transactional logic underpinning U.S. engagement with an alliance it helped found 77 years ago. Human Rights Watch reported the following day that Turkish police arrested 209 people, including activists, lawyers, and an LGBTQ journalist, in pre-summit raids conducted under anti-terror laws.
The Tribune
· Jul 8, 2026
Trump says NATO allies “just had a bad moment” over Iran war refusal; claims leaders told him, “Sir, we love you”
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) continued to speak positively about the NATO alliance despite criticising some member countries earlier, saying they just had a bad moment when they refused to take part in the US and Israel's war with Iran, CNN reported.
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