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

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July 9, 2026

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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.

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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 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...

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

Real Clear Politics

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· Jul 9, 2026

Why Trump Left NATO Summit on a Positive Note

Why Trump Left NATO Summit on a Positive Note

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.

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.

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Related coverage for "Trump wraps NATO summit on a positive note, after meeting Zelenskyy": Associated Press — Trump says there was 'tremendous love' and unity at NATO summit. The Hill — Trump warms up to Ukraine, gets angry with Iran: 5 takeaways from the NATO summit. Global News — Trump declares end to Iran ceasefire, threatens to cut off trade with Spain. Real Clear Politics — Why Trump Left NATO Summit on a Positive Note. Kyiv Post — NATO Closes Ranks Around Trump After Tense Ankara Summit Run-Up. Egypt Independent — A furious Trump dashes hopes for a friendly NATO summit