Trump ‘completely committed’ to Nato despite renewed threats, Rutte says

Can NATO Survive Trump's Criticism?

"Trump calling NATO a 'PAPER TIGER' is RIDICULOUS." Former Commander of US Army Europe Ben Hodges says NATO remains the world's most successful defensive alliance and warns the United States would regret turning away from its allies.

Trump Threatens NATO Shakeup Over Billions In Unfair Spending And Lack Of Support

President Donald Trump has targeted several NATO allies over their defense spending just days before heading to the alliance’s summit in Turkey next week. The renewed pressure follows months of tension during which Trump openly considered withdrawing the United States from the treaty. Administration officials noted that criticism leveled against NATO intensified after multiple member [] Trump Threatens NATO Shakeup Over Billions In Unfair Spending And Lack Of Support

Trump’s tough love with NATO is paying off: military historian

Amid reports that the Europeans are at a “breaking point” with the United States as President Donald Trump cajoles and pressures them to spend more on mutual defense, the reality is that his strategy has worked, respected military historian Victor Davis Hanson tells Just the News. Ahead of a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit []...Click to read more

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 []

Volker Sees NATO Summit Strengthening Alliance

Former US ambassador to NATO Kurt Volker says the NATO summit reinforces alliance unity, strengthens support for Ukraine and sends a tougher message to Russian President Vladimir Putin, while praising President Donald Trump's more constructive engagement with President Volodymyr Zelensky. Volker says Ukraine's battlefield innovation and sustained pressure on Russia are shifting the conflict's momentum, though he warns Putin remains committed to the war and is unlikely to negotiate without greater leverage. (Source: Bloomberg)

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.

NATO weathers another Trump storm but braces for more after Ankara summit

By Andrew Gray and Lili BayerANKARA, July 9 (Reuters) - NATO has weathered another storm from Donald Trump but European members of the military alliance are bracing for more turbulence ahead in relations with the U.S. president.It says much about the state of U.S.-European ties when a NATO summit that began with a U.S. leader ordering a cutoff in trade with one member, Spain, and rebuking others was widely hailed as a success after he re-committed to the alliance hours later.

The Ankara NATO Summit — A reality check on words and deeds

The Ankara NATO summit held the facade of transatlantic unity, produced significant practical outcomes in defense-industrial cooperation, and brought greater clarity to sustained support for Ukraine.The central question, however, was left unresolved: the trajectory of continuing American disengagement from European security, and the terms and timetable on which Europe

Donald Trump sends ruthless threat to NATO allies over lack of defence spending

US President Donald Trump has sent a brutal message to NATO allies only a day before a key summit in Ankara, Turkey. Trump threatened NATO allies that if they do not “immediately” step up defence spending, they will face the consequences. US Ambassador to NATO, Matt Whitaker, revealed that while some nations are “doing more than others”, the president expects all to “step up”. “Some allies are doing more than others. Poland, the Nordic countries, the Baltic countries lead the way,” Whitaker said. “But many others are lagging behind, and President Trump expects all allies to step up immediately and not only get on a sustainable path to the 5 per cent but to get to 5 per cent as soon as possible.”

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.

Iran accuses NATO of ‘complicity’ in US war: What role did EU nations play?

NATO boss tries to convince Trump that European allies were there for the US during war on Iran.

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.

Misguided and Misunderstood: Trump’s Approach to U.S. Troops in Europe

For many observers, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s speech on the future of NATO, delivered in Brussels on June 18, 2026, constituted a perfect example of how the Trump administration is angrily abandoning the longstanding U.S. commitment to European security. The prevailing picture is that the administration is eager to shift the burden of Europe’s defense and is thus moving to withdraw U.S. forces from the continent, even though Europe is moving to do more militarily. Hegseth stated, “we’re doubling down on our effort to make NATO what it always was supposed to be, a balanced alliance with Europe in The post Misguided and Misunderstood: Trump’s Approach to U.S. Troops in Europe appeared first on War on the Rocks.

'I was testing people': Trump says he was 'very disappointed' with Nato over Iran war

Admitting that he was very disappointed with the alliance, Trump claimed some Nato members refused to support key US military objectives, deepening an already strained relationship with several European leaders. The remarks came ahead of the Nato leaders' summit in Ankara, where Trump met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Speaking to reporters, the US President said the Iran conflict confirmed his long-held doubts about whether Nato allies would back the United States when it needed them most.

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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...

Baltic States Urge Russia to Accept Immediate Ceasefire at UN

The Baltic states told the UN Security Council that Russia’s attacks on Ukrainian civilians are part of a sustained campaign of terror and called on Moscow to agree to an immediate, full and unconditional ceasefire.

NATO’s former No. 2 says the alliance must rebuild without America. Starting now.

He reported to an American commander for years. Now NATO's former deputy chief says Washington is an inconsistent predator and Europe must plan to stand without it.

Greenland Ultimatum Shocks NATO

When Donald Trump accused NATO allies of abandoning the United States during its military campaign against Iran, he was half right — and the half that was wrong matters enormously for understanding where the alliance actually stands. At a Glance Trump claimed NATO allies Italy, Germany, and France “turned us down” on Iran support — []

Politicial scientist Alexandra de Hoop Scheffer: 'The United States is grappling with strategic saturation'

According to the president of the German Marshall Fund, the US, who is engaged on multiple fronts, is renegotiating the transatlantic contract unilaterally by pressuring its European allies to take responsibility for their own security. This 'burden shifting' challenges Europe to coordinate the organization of its defense industries.

If ludicrous Trump flattery can save NATO, bring it on

The NATO chief Mark Rutte is quite annoying. It is in a worthy cause

Success in Ankara and a Stronger NATO

The 2026 NATO Summit in Ankara, Turkey, concluded successfully, with messages of unity, support for Ukraine, increased spending by European NATO allies, and big agreements on coproduction of military systems, especially precision guided munitions. Ahead of the meeting, President Donald Trump was adamant that Europe needed to increase defense spending and take more responsibility for...

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.

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'We defended them for decades, but…': Why Trump rebuked NATO and Italian PM Meloni

US President Donald Trump has criticised NATO member countries and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, saying they have not supported efforts linked to what he called Iran’s “very serious nuclear threat”. He said allies have failed to stand with the United States despite long-standing American security support.

Trump er að umbylta NATO: Evrópuríki taka yfir stjórnunarstöður

Vaxandi efasemdir um skuldbindingu Donalds Trump Bandaríkjaforseta við NATO hafa leitt til þess að bæði Evrópuríki og Bandaríkin eru í auknum mæli sammála um að Evrópa þurfi að axla meiri ábyrgð á eigin vörnum. Á NATO-fundinum í Ankara sem fram fer í vikunni verður þetta eitt helsta umræðuefnið. Trump hefur ítrekað gagnrýnt Evrópuríki fyrir að verja of litlu til varnarmála...

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.

US secret services helped plot thwarted attack on airfield in Rostov-on-Don — expert

Dmitry Kuzyakin emphasized that adversaries, with the active support of NATO nations, the European Union, and the United States, are intensifying efforts to conduct sabotage and terrorist operations within Russian territory

Trump Calls for Greater Loyalty From NATO Allies Amid Recent Disputes

Trump has accused NATO of lackluster support for U.S. combat operations against Iran and of lagging behind in their military spending obligations.

Trump criticizes NATO allies, says U.S. negotiating with Iran over nuclear program

Washington, July 3 (SANA) U.S. President Donald Trump criticized continued U.S. support for NATO, describing the alliance as “ridiculous”, and said Washington is currently negotiating with Iran over its nuclear program, according to remarks reported on Friday. In a post on the Truth Social platform, Trump said the United States was let down by its []

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.

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.

NATO summit dashes Putin’s hopes of outlasting the West in Ukraine

This week's NATO summit in Ankara focused on demonstrating a united front in support of Ukraine. This was a major blow for Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, who still hopes Western disunity can hand Russia victory in Ukraine, writes Peter Dickinson. The post NATO summit dashes Putin’s hopes of outlasting the West in Ukraine appeared first on Atlantic Council.

NATO 3.0: Industrial revolution for defense behind new logic of power

NATO is once again redefining itself. This time, however, the issue is not a conventional strategic update. The war in Ukraine is not only compelling the alliance to strengthen its...