Turkey hosts 2026 NATO Summit

For the sake of good old NATO, we need to keep Russia in play

The NATO 2026 summit will be held on July 7-8 at the Beştepe Presidential Compound in Ankara, Türkiye. It will be the second time Türkiye will host a NATO summit. The first was in...

Nato summit: the most consequential in a generation?

Nato summit: the most consequential in a generation?

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.

Turkish communications director says Ankara NATO summit will shape alliance's future

Burhanettin Duran says summit expected to produce vision for NATO's future, with President Erdogan set for multiple bilateral meetings

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.

Ankara prepares to host Nato leaders summit

With world leaders gathering in Ankara, Türkiye is preparing to host one of Nato's most significant summits in recent years. Defence, regional security and military cooperation are set to dominate discussions. Subscribe: http://trt.world/subscribe Livestream: http://trt.world/ytlive Facebook: http://trt.world/facebook X (Twitter): http://trt.world/twitter Instagram: http://trt.world/instagram TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@trtworld WhatsApp: trtworld.com/whatsapp Telegram: https://t.me/trtworld Visit our website: http://trt.world

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 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.

Why the Indo-Pacific might be on the back burner at the Nato summit

Nato’s 32 member states will convene in the Turkish capital this week for an annual summit expected to be dominated by efforts to secure a fragile peace in Ukraine and the Middle East, with Indo-Pacific issues taking a back seat. Analysts said the conflicts in Ukraine and Iran, as well as Washington’s push for European allies to raise defence spending, could diminish discussion about the security alliance’s cooperation with Indo-Pacific partners, despite the Nato chief’s warnings about China’s...

F-35 fighter jet sale to Turkey at centre of Trump's Ankara visit: Why Israel opposes it

The July 7-8 summit, hosted by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, is expected to bring together leaders of NATO's 32 member states.

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.

NATO at "strategic turning point": What awaits alliance in Ankara?

The upcoming NATO Summit in Ankara is shaping up to be far more than another gathering focused on defense budgets. As leaders of all 32 member states prepare to convene in Türkiye on July 7-8, the alliance finds itself navigating one of the most complex strategic environments since the end of the Cold War. Former general says NATO's future will be tested in Ankara

Fidan: Ankara NATO summit to strengthen alliance’s response to emerging challenges

Ankara, July 7 (SANA) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said the NATO summit in Ankara will help shape the Euro-Atlantic security environment in the coming years and help the alliance adapt its structures to emerging challenges. In a post on X ahead of the 36th NATO summit, which opened in Ankara on Tuesday and will []

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.

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

What to Expect at the 2026 NATO Summit

It’s a precarious time for the world’s largest military alliance.

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)

Turkey to Host NATO Parliamentary Summit in Istanbul

Turkey will host a NATO parliamentary summit in Istanbul on June 28–29, as part of preparations for the alliance's leaders' summit scheduled to take place in Ankara next month.

EU Foreign Policy Chief Says Ankara NATO Summit to Be 'Truly Historic'

Brussels, June 30 (QNA) - European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas said the NATO Summit in Ankara on July 7-8 would be truly historic, highlighting Turkiye's strategic role in the alliance and stressing the need for transatlantic unity amid mounting security challenges.

‘Taking stock’

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Stop Mourning the Old NATO. Build the New One.

Turkey prepares for the NATO Summit in Ankara, Turkey on July 7 and 8. —Omer Taha Cetin-Anadolu via Getty Images Is Europe capable of securing itself? That is the singular question NATO leaders gathering in Ankara, the Turkish capital, for a crucial summit on July 7 and 8, will have to confront. President Donald Trump []

NATO Summit 2026: What are the key challenges?

NATO Summit 2026: What are the key challenges?

Trump to Meet NATO Leaders Amid Doubts Over His Commitment

President Donald Trump and his NATO counterparts are set to gather in Turkey for a critical two-day summit, meeting with allies on Iran, Ukraine and other critical foreign policy challenges. NBC’s Garrett Haake report for TODAY from Ankara.

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.

Ankara Summit to Test NATO Unity Amid Transatlantic Strains

This event comes amid a profound reordering of the transatlantic alliance. On Tuesday and Wednesday, NATO leaders are set to gather in Ankara for a summit. However, divisions within the alliance over defense spending, policy toward Russia, Europe’s role in the bloc, and the southern flank are likely to shape the event’s outcome. RELATED: Russia []

Turkiye gears up for its first NATO summit in 22 years

Leaders of the NATO member states are expected in Turkiye by July 7 for a summit - the first it will host in 22 years.

Turkey's Erdogan says NATO summit must emphasise unity and resilience

ANKARA, June 29 (Reuters) - Turkey expects next month's NATO summit in Ankara to emphasise alliance unity, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday, calling for the lifting of restrictions on defence trade and for Ankara's involvement in initiatives to bolster European security.

NATO’s ‘Missile Summit’: The arms race Europe just signed up for

NATO’s Ankara summit launched plans for Tomahawks, ATACMS, Patriot interceptors, Ukrainian drones that could reshape EU’s missile industry Read Full Article at RT.com

What Challenges Does NATO Face Ahead of the Ankara Summit?

NATO leaders will gather in Ankara on July 7-8 for a summit expected to focus on the alliance’s long-term security strategy amid an increasingly volatile global environment. The meeting comes as Europe accelerates military spending, the United States pushes allies to shoulder more responsibility for regional defence, Russia’s war in Ukraine continues, and tensions in [] The post What Challenges Does NATO Face Ahead of the Ankara Summit? appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

The Ankara summit is an opportunity for NATO to ramp up engagement with its southern neighborhood

The Alliance can use the upcoming summit in Turkey to advance four policies that will help it increase its security along its south. The post The Ankara summit is an opportunity for NATO to ramp up engagement with its southern neighborhood appeared first on Atlantic Council.

Can NATO leaders bridge tensions with Trump?

NATO leaders will gather in Ankara, Turkey, for a summit this week as pressure mounts from President Trump for Europe to step up defense spending and following months of transatlantic friction over the Iran war and Greenland. Europe Affairs editor Andrew Gray has a preview. #nato #turkey #summit #trump #ankara 👉 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