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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 1922, Helmy Afify Abd El-Bar, Egyptian military commander (died 2011) was born. In 1969, Oleg Serebrian, Moldovan political scientist and politician was born. In 1989, Charis Giannopoulos, Greek basketball player was born. 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 2003, French DGSE personnel abort an operation to rescue Íngrid Betancourt from FARC rebels in Colombia, causing a political scandal when details are leaked to the press. In 2008, Bronisław Geremek, Polish historian and politician, Polish Minister of Foreign Affairs (born 1932) passed away. In 2012, Jerzy Kulej, Polish boxer and politician (born 1940) passed away. 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.

Trump surprises Nato allies EU, Ukraine with arms deals as summit ends positively

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July 8, 2026

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Trump surprises Nato allies EU, Ukraine with arms deals as summit ends positively

US President Donald Trump has promised new arms sales in Europe, including advanced air defence systems to Nato allies and Ukraine, as the transatlantic alliance ramps up its military partnership, signalling a potential thaw after Trump repeatedly railed against the coalition. In a press conference on the last day of the Nato summit in Ankara, Turkey, on Wednesday, Trump said that as European nations rebuild their militaries, American equipment will be the “largest beneficiary”, claiming US3...

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The Hill

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· 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...

Al Jazeera

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· 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

Loonie Politics

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· Jul 7, 2026

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.

Kyiv Post

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· Jul 9, 2026

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.

Global News

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· 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

POLITICO

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· 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

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· 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

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· 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

The New American

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· 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.

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· Jul 8, 2026

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...

Tampa Free Press

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· Jul 2, 2026

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

DawnNews English

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· Jul 8, 2026

WATCH: US President Trump Meets Ukrainian President Zelenskiy on Sidelines of NATO Summit | Dawn

US President Donald Trump met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the NATO summit, as leaders gathered to discuss European security, defense cooperation, and the ongoing war in Ukraine. The meeting comes at a critical time for transatlantic relations and continued international support for Kyiv. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 #zelenskyy #nato #ukraine #russiaukrainewar #europe #worldnews #dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

Al-Monitor

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· Jul 3, 2026

NATO leaders including Trump to affirm 'ironclad commitment' to collective defence in Ankara, summit text says

By Andrew Gray and Lili BayerBRUSSELS, July 3 (Reuters) - NATO leaders including U.S. President Donald Trump are set to affirm an ironclad commitment to collective defence under the alliance's Article 5 pact at a summit in Ankara next week, according to a text approved by NATO ambassadors on Friday and reviewed by Reuters.NATO members are also set to pledge 70 billion (80 billion) in military assistance to Ukraine for 2026 and at least equivalent levels of support in 2027, according to the declaration, which still needs final approval from the leaders at the summit.

Modern Diplomacy

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· Jul 9, 2026

NATO Braces for More Trump Turbulence After Summit

NATO leaders emerged from their summit in Ankara relieved that U.S. President Donald Trump reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to the alliance, but European officials acknowledge that relations with the United States remain fragile and expect further periods of uncertainty. While the gathering ended on a positive note, diplomats say the alliance continues to face questions over [] The post NATO Braces for More Trump Turbulence After Summit appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

Reuters

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· Jul 8, 2026

LIVE: NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey

NATO’s European leaders aim to convince Donald Trump to re-commit to the military alliance at a summit in Ankara, Turkey, after the US president revived his disputes with them over the Iran war and Greenland #NATO #NATOsummit #Trump #Europe #EU #Iran #Greenland #Ankara #Turkey #live #Reuters #news Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/

Times of India

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· Jul 8, 2026

'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.

RedState

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· 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

Proto Thema - English

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· 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.

CBC News

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· Jul 8, 2026

Trump leaves NATO united on paper, uncertain in practice

NATO leaders won Donald Trump’s public endorsement of the alliance’s collective-defence guarantee, but little else was settled. The summit ended amid uncertainty over future U.S. troop commitments, defence funding, next year’s meeting and Europe’s ability to shoulder greater responsibility without Washington.

Ecostylia

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· 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.

Egypt Independent

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· 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 Hankyoreh

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· Jul 9, 2026

Lee uses NATO summit to discuss shipbuilding with Trump, N. Korean POWS with Zelenskyy

Lee uses NATO summit to discuss shipbuilding with Trump, N. Korean POWS with Zelenskyy

Breitbart News

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· Jun 24, 2026

LIVE: President Trump Meets with Secretary General of NATO...

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The Kyiv Independent

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· Jul 11, 2026

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

Atlantic Council

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· Jul 9, 2026

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.

Iran Herald

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· Jul 7, 2026

Six 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

Sky News Australia

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· Jul 6, 2026

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.”

NBC News

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· 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.

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 9, 2026

Isu Greenland, Iran tentukan kehadiran tentera AS di Eropah

WASHINGTON: Presiden Amerika Syarikat (AS), Donald Trump, berkata keputusan mengenai jumlah penempatan tentera AS di Eropah bergantung kepada tindakan sekutu dalam menangani kebimbangannya berhubung isu Greenland dan perang Iran. Kenyataan itu dijangka mencetuskan kebimbangan dalam kalangan anggota Pertubuhan Perjanjian Atlantik Utara (NATO) mengenai komitmen Washington terhadap keselamatan bersama. “Saya belum membuat keputusan muktamad,” kata Trump ... Read more The post Isu Greenland, Iran tentukan kehadiran tentera AS di Eropah appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 4, 2026

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,”...

B92.net

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· Jul 7, 2026

NATO Summit gets underway

The NATO Summit will be held in Ankara today and tomorrow, bringing together the leaders of the alliance's 32 member states, including U.S. President Donald Trump.

Al Jazeera English

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· Jul 6, 2026

What makes this NATO summit high stakes? | AJ #shorts

While many NATO members are pushing for more US support for Ukraine, President Trump is likely to bring up what happened over Iran. Al Jazeera’s James Bays explains why NATO’s Ankara summit is high stakes. 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.news/AJEMobile

Los Angeles Times

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· Jul 6, 2026

Trump heads to NATO as tensions simmer with Europe

President Trump's grievances with several European governments over their refusal to join the U.S. war with Iran have cast a pall over the summit.

NPR News

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· Jul 9, 2026

Trump wraps NATO summit on a positive note, after meeting Zelenskyy

President Trump capped a NATO summit in Turkey meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and saying that the U.S. will give Ukraine a license to make Patriot air defense systems.

Investing.com

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· Jul 5, 2026

Trump, Putin discuss Ukraine, Iran ahead of NATO summit

Trump, Putin discuss Ukraine, Iran ahead of NATO summit

The Daily Beast

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· Jul 7, 2026

Trump Hit With Immediate Snub on Overseas Trip

SAUL LOEB / AFP via Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump has been hit with an immediate snub after arriving in Turkey for a NATO summit. He landed in the Turkish capital on Tuesday and was greeted with the news that the alliance had awarded a 4.5 billion contract to the Swedish defense firm Saab rather than to the U.S. planemaker Boeing. The alliance announced plans to buy up to 10 Saab GlobalEye surveillance aircraft to replace its aging Cold War-era Boeing AWACS planes. The move is an embarrassment for Trump, who has made buying American weapons a central demand of his NATO policy. Read more at The Daily Beast.

The West Australian

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· Jul 8, 2026

LATIKA M BOURKE: Donald Trump’s chaotic NATO summit visit in Turkey draws to a close

LATIKA M BOURKE: The 2026 NATO summit, which could be Donald Trump’s last, ended with more of a whimper than a bang.

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