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Trump sidetracks NATO with new Iran strikes while in Turkey | AP News President Donald Trump said the US will give a license to Ukraine to build Patriot air defense systems, a major boost for Kyiv as it battles Russia. Trump announced the move during a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the NATO summit. U.S President Donald Trump reopened old wounds over Greenland on the eve of the meeting by insisting that the United States should control the semiautonomous island. Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Wednesday rejected Trump’s renewed demands that the U.S. should take control of Greenland from NATO ally Denmark, saying that “Greenland is of course not for sale.” U.S. President Donald Trump made the comments on the sidelines of the two-day NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey following U.S. strikes on Iran in reaction to attacks on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz. When asked by reporters about the status of the ceasefire between the two nations he said “It’s just a waste of time dealing with them.” He also said he will allow talks to continue. President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at th…

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ANKARA, Turkey — Nato on Tuesday (July 7) showcased a series of military projects worth billions of dollars in an attempt to persuade President Donald Trump that US allies are converting fresh defence spending into real firepower. "It's money well spent," an energised Nato Secretary-General Mark Rutte told government ministers and defence industry officials on the sidelines of a summit in Turkey. He was speaking at a defence industry forum billed as Nato's "big reveal", to the thrum of techno music and a slick video display. Trump, who is slated to arrive in Ankara later Tuesday, has branded Nato a "paper tiger" that would cease to function without American arms and leadership. Nato as an organisation does not own any weapons — these are the property of the 32 member countries — but it does have a fleet of 14 AWACS early warning radar surveillance planes that are about 50 years old, along with some newer surveillance drones. A deal to replace the aging planes was announced Tuesday. Swedish manufacturer Saab will be supplying up to 10 new GlobalEye surveillance aircraft for a 10-nation consortium, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson announced. "It's a moment of great pride,"…

NATO unveils billions in arms deals to prove its firepower as President ... The president continued to lash out at other NATO allies over Iran. ANKARA, Turkey --President Donald Trump, during the first day of the NATO Summit in Ankara on Tuesday, said he will consider allowing Turkey to buy American F-35 fighter jets -- despite possessing Russian-made air defense systems, which his first administration sanctioned the country for six years ago. "It's a decision we're going to make," Trump said as he met Turkish President Recep Erdogan at Erdogan's presidential compound. "We have a better relationship with Turkey, and Turkey's been, in many ways, much more loyal than other countries that we think would be loyal," Trump said. "So, it's something, certainly, we would consider. It's a great plane, it's the best, currently the best plane by far, and it's certainly something we will consider." Turkey seeks to join a U.S. F-35 program but is prohibited from doing so under U.S. law as long as it possesses Russian-made air defenses. In a 2020 release, Trump's former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said those systems "would endanger the security of U.S. military technology and personnel…

Nato showcases big arms deals in Ankara before summit with Trump <p>Nato leaders began unveiling arms deals worth tens of billions of dollars in Turkiye on Tuesday, driving home the message that they are heeding US calls to spend more to defend Europe before a summit with President Donald Trump.</p> <p>To upbeat tunes and slick videos at a defence industry forum in the capital Ankara, Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte announced a series of initiatives as the sum of various deal values was projected onto a screen.</p> <p>He called for a defence industry “revolution” across the alliance, warning over Russia’s massive military spending as well as China, North Korea and Iran.</p> <p>“We don’t have the luxury of time. We need capabilities now to ensure we remain ready. The security situation demands it,” Rutte said. “The hum of machinery must become a roar.”</p> <p>It was a rallying cry for Western arms firms to ramp up investment to increase capacity, and for governments to place long-term orders and create the conditions for companies to thrive.</p> <p>Europe’s defence sector has often been criticised as fragmented and saddled with red tape and rivalries between companies and countri…

Trump joins NATO summit amid Ukraine, spending tensions <article data-history-node-id="443731" about="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/trump-joins-nato-summit-amid-ukraine-spending-tensions" class="live-blog-update default clearfix"> <h2> <a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/trump-joins-nato-summit-amid-ukraine-spending-tensions" rel="bookmark"> <span class="field field-title">Trump joins NATO summit amid Ukraine, spending tensions</span> </a> </h2> <div class="content"> <div class="field field-field-text"><p>The US president is due to hold talks with his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, at his sprawling presidential palace before joining an official leaders' dinner ahead of the main session of the summit on Wednesday.&nbsp;</p> <p>Trump made his first foreign flight aboard his new Qatari-gifted Air Force One plane. He was greeted on the tarmac by Erdogan and a presidential guard, some dressed in blue, others in red.&nbsp;</p> <p>Ahead of his arrival, NATO allies have tried to showcase surging defence spending with new arms contracts worth billions in an effort t…

NATO: Issues for the July 2026 Ankara Summit - everycrsreport.com July 2, 2026R49018 Heads of state and government from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's (NATO's) 32 members are scheduled to meet for a summit in Ankara, Turkey, on July 7-8, 2026. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has outlined three core priorities for the summit: continuing to increase allied defense investment, bolstering transatlantic defense industrial production, and supporting Ukraine. In Ankara, allied leaders also are expected to address President Donald J. Trump's criticisms of NATO and concerns from some NATO members about the impact on NATO political cohesion and alliance credibility. A top Trump Administration priority for NATO has been to urge European allies and Canada to increase defense spending and assume greater responsibility for conventional defense in Europe. Ahead of the Ankara summit, Secretary General Rutte has highlighted that European allies and Canada collectively have spent an additional $1.2 trillion on defense over the past decade, with all allied defense budgets reaching or exceeding 2% of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2025. In Ankara, Rutte expects allies to put forward co…

Trump to wrap NATO meeting with news conferenceRead the full story Washington — President Trump said "unification" was the dominant theme of a "successful" North Atlantic Treaty Organization summit in Turkey this week, suggesting two days of gatherings with NATO allies smoothed over some of the president's frustrations with them over Iran. Mr. Trump, who began the summit in Ankara by suggesting Turkey is a better ally than many of the more traditional European allies, concluded it with a press conference touting the "tremendous love" exhibited by all NATO leaders for the U.S. and for each other. "If you could have seen the respect and the love in the room, and it's love really for the country, for our country," he said. "But they do, they like the job I'm doing. They said, 'We love, sir, we love you.' These are grown people saying that, isn't that nice? Maybe, I don't know, maybe they're trying to get to me. And in a way they did, because there was tremendous unity in that room." He thanked Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the host of the summit, calling him a "great man" and a "great leader." But flanked by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, …

What Happened At The 2026 NATO Summit In Turkey? - Forbes Business Aerospace & Defense What Happened At The 2026 NATO Summit In Turkey? By Mark Temnycky , Senior Contributor. Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Temnycky is a freelance writer focused on defense and energy Follow Author Jul 09, 2026, 06:00am EDT --:-- / --:-- This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more . This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more . Summary During the 2026 NATO Summit in Ankara, Turkey, Alliance members discussed defense industry initiatives, defense spending progress, and support for Ukraine. At the two-day event, NATO announced more than $50 billion in new procurements and a $40 billion counter-drone investment. As for defense spending, five members have already met the 3.5% GDP core defense target, though several others lag behind. NATO allies also pledged €70 billion in military assistance to Ukraine for 2026 and 2027. Despite U.S. President Donald Trump's previous threats to withdraw from NATO, he attended the summit and noted "tremendous unity," while Secretary General Mark Rutte called the 2026 NATO Summit a "tremendous success." Show M…

Trump, Turkey and Nato: What's at stake at the Ankara summit? <article data-history-node-id="443669" about="https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/nato-ankara-summit-what-is-at-stake" class="story default clearfix"> <h2> <a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/nato-ankara-summit-what-is-at-stake" rel="bookmark"> <span class="field field-title">Trump, Turkey and Nato: What's at stake at the Ankara summit?</span> </a> </h2> <footer> <div class="author"> Submitted by <span class="field field-uid"><a title="View user profile." href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/users/ragip-soylu" lang about="https://www.middleeasteye.net/users/ragip-soylu" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype>Ragip Soylu</a></span> on <span class="field field-created"><time datetime="2026-07-06T11:50:54+01:00" title="6 July 2026 11:50 BST">Mon, 07/06/2026 - 11:50</time> </span> </div> </footer> <div class="content"> <div class="field field-field-subhead">As Trump arrives in Ankara, Nato faces a defining test over America's role, Europe's new responsibilities and Turkey's defence industry ambitio…

Trump 'very disappointed' with NATO over Iran response - RTÉ Updated / Tuesday, 7 Jul 2026 20:20 Getty Donald Trump and Recep Tayyip Erdogan outside the presidential palace in Ankara US President Donald Trump praised his "chemistry" with Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan as he arrived in Ankara for a NATO summit, while hitting out at European allies for their response to his war in Iran. Mr Trump was greeted personally by Mr Erdogan on the tarmac as he descended from Air Force One, before being escorted through the empty streets of the Turkish capital by a guard of riders on white horses. The summit comes at a fraught time for the 77-year-old transatlantic alliance, as Mr Trump has lashed out at allies and Washington steps back from Europe. "I was very disappointed with NATO," Mr Trump said, sitting next to Mr Erdogan at the Turkish leader's vast presidential palace. "Frankly, if it (the summit) weren't held in Turkey, where my friend happens to be a very strong leader, a very strong person, it's possible that I wouldn't have attended," he said. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan welcomes US President Donald Trump to Ankara NATO officials are hoping Mr Tr…

NATO's Mark Rutte urges allies to meet defense spending targets | AP News US President Donald Trump heads to Ankara, Turkey, on Monday evening for the annual NATO summit. Last year, he pushed alliance allies to spend more on defense. This year, his mission is to try to enforce those pledges. (AP Video: Nathan Ellgren) NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte speaks during a media conference at the International Media Center ahead of the NATO Summit in Ankara, Turkey, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla) NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte speaks during a media conference at the International Media Center ahead of the NATO Summit in Ankara, Turkey, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla) NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte arrives for a media conference at the International Media Center ahead of the NATO Summit in Ankara, Turkey, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla) NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte speaks during a media conference at the International Media Center ahead of the NATO Summit in Ankara, Turkey, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla) NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte speaks during a media conference at the International Media Center ahead o…

NATO Ankara Summit: Key Attendees, Defence Spending & Ukraine Support Published byGlobal Banking & Finance Review Posted on July 6, 2026 · Last updated: July 6, 2026 By Lili Bayer and Andrew Gray BRUSSELS, July 6 (Reuters) - NATO leaders will gather in Ankara for a summit on Tuesday and Wednesday, amid pressure from President Donald Trump for Europe to step up defence spending and following months of transatlantic friction over the Iran war and Greenland. The U.S.. president's frequent criticism of NATO, along with announced troop withdrawals from Europe and a six-month review of the U.S. military presence on the continent, has fuelled uncertainty within the alliance. Here is what you need to know about the summit: WHAT WILL LEADERS DISCUSS? The Trump administration has pushed for Europe to boost defence investment and take on primary responsibility for the continent's defence. Officials expect leaders to focus on progress towards defence spending targets, boosting defence industrial production and how to implement "burden-shifting" from the U.S. to Europe. WHICH LEADERS WILL BE THERE? Leaders from NATO's 32 member countries, including Trump, will attend the summit. Uk…

The NATO Summit in Ankara made headlines around the world: Erdoğan is ... 08.07.2026 - 18:54 | Last Updated:08.07.2026 - 18:55 AA The New York Timesreported that the wars in Ukraine and Iran, along with U.S. President Donald Trump’s return to the White House, have enhanced Türkiye’s standing among its NATO allies. The newspaper noted that at the summit in Ankara, Türkiye was seen as critical to the alliance’s future due to its growing defense industry and the fact that it has the second-largest military in NATO after the U.S., and reported that Trump had stated he agreed to attend the summit because Erdoğan was hosting it. ThePoliticoreport noted that there was “only one clear winner” at the end of the NATO Summit and emphasized that President Erdoğan “succeeded in emerging as an effective negotiator and leader in the field of the domestic defense industry.” The report noted that leaders praised Erdoğan’s ability to engage Trump in discussions regarding NATO’s future, while Trump reportedly stated that relations with Türkiye were “probably better than ever.” Defence24, a publication known for its defense coverage, emphasized that Europe cannot…

Camera Icon US President Donald Trump has spoken of NATO unity after earlier criticising alliance members. (AP PHOTO) Credit: AAP Trump cites 'tremendous unity' at NATO summit in Turkey Staff Writers Reuters 9 July 2026, 2:45am Copy link Share story US President Donald Trump has told reporters there has been "tremendous unity" at the NATO summit in Turkey and also promised to increase US military production. "They (European countries) want the American equipment, because it works better," Trump told a press conference. "I provided other leaders with an update on the steps we're taking to rapidly scale up production in the United States. And they wanted to hear that because they don't really want to get it in four years, five years, they want to get it like in a week." Earlier in the meeting, Trump called Spain a "terrible partner" in NATO and criticised members of the alliance for not supporting the war on Iran. Disagreements between Trump and other NATO leaders showed the alliance's democratic strength and should serve as a lesson for Russian President Vladimir Putin, NATO boss Mark Rutte said after the summit finished on Wednesday. In an interview with Reuters, Rutte also said th…

Trump, really acts like a Russian asset 👉🏻 .What to know about NATO's summit in Turkey as America steps back from its defense of Europe https://apnews.com/article/nato-summit-turkey-trump-spending-forces-iran-1be2097870a203c28469246077da4fd1

NATO Summit in Turkey: Trump's Demands, Europe's Defence Shift and the ... Trump has insisted on ‘loyalty' after US forces were denied use of bases during Iran war Ankara: US President Donald Trump and his Nato counterparts are gathering in Turkey on Tuesday for a two-day summit that comes at a turning point in the organisation’s history as the United States steps back from its traditional security role in Europe. Ahead of the meeting in Ankara, Trump has insisted on “loyalty” after some Nato countries balked at allowing US forces to use their bases for attacks on Iran. He listed big European members Britain, France, Germany, Italy and Spain for criticism. A Nato summit is a highly symbolic moment when the 32 member countries of the world’s biggest military alliance underline their unshakeable commitment to one another’s security. This year, though, the trans-Atlantic bond has rarely seemed more fragile. Still, the meeting is being organised around the theme of a stronger Europe in a stronger Nato. The Trump administration has called for a reboot to a “Nato 3.0,” and it’s hoped that what this really means will become clearer over the next two days. President Recep Tayyip Erdo…

'I'm not happy with NATO': Trump expresses frustration with alliance on day 2 of summit NATO leaders convened in Turkey to address military spending and the Russia-Ukraine conflict, with President Donald Trump set to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. 'I'm not happy with NATO': Trump expresses frustration with alliance on day 2 of summit NATO leaders convened in Turkey to address military spending and the Russia-Ukraine conflict, with President Donald Trump set to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. *** big priority is tackling the Russia-Ukraine war. Today President Trump is scheduled to meet face to face with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky. This comes as Zelensky tries to focus President Trump's attention back to the conflict with Moscow. On Monday, Russia launched *** wave of deadly attacks against Ukraine, underscoring Kiev's need for more US-made missiles, something Zelensky will likely. Bring up. There is also *** real concern NATO countries in Europe could be targeted next if the Kremlin succeeds against Ukraine. Another point worth keeping an eye on President Trump will also likely voice frustrations about contributions to NATO. He feels the US …

What happened in the opening day of the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey News from NPR What happened in the opening day of the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey NPR | By Hadeel Al-Shalchi Published July 7, 2026 at 5:45 PM CDT Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Listen • 3:39 SCOTT DETROW, HOST: NATO leaders, including President Trump, arrived in Turkey's capital, Ankara, today. Most European and other allies are spending more on defense and expanding their military capabilities, but President Trump's increasingly confrontational approach toward many NATO countries has forced a debate into the open - how NATO projects unity despite uncertainty about the U.S.'s commitment to the alliance. NPR's Hadeel Al-Shalchi reports from Ankara. HADEEL AL-SHALCHI, BYLINE: At this year's summit in Ankara, there was one arrival everyone was bracing for. (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING) PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP: (Speaking Turkish). UNIDENTIFIED PEOPLE: (Yelling, inaudible). (SOUNDBITE OF MILITARY BAND MUSIC) AL-SHALCHI: President Trump opened his visit with a few words of Turkish. (SOUNDBITE OF FIGHTER JETS PASSING OVERHEAD) AL-SHALCHI: He's the only leader who got the full ceremonial welc…

Now 68° Wed 99° Thu 101° President Trump Bilat meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoan. byALEXX ALTMAN-DEVILBISS | The National News Desk ANKARA, Turkey (TNND) —President Donald Trumparrived in Turkeyon Tuesday, where he received a welcome ceremony from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan ahead of a high-stakes NATO summit expected to focus on a Trump-backed push for higher defense spending, Europe's security responsibilities and continued support for Ukraine. Ahead of Trump's arrival in Ankara, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte previewed the summit's agenda on Monday, calling on allies to present "clear, concrete and credible" plans to meet the alliance's new 5% defense spending target — a goal strongly backed by Trump — while stressing the need to ramp up weapons production and maintain long-term support for Ukraine. "Over the next two days, 32 #NATO Allies, along with partners from Ukraine, the EU, the Indo-Pacific and the Gulf will gather here in Ankara to ensure that NATO continues to deliver," Ruttewrote alongside a video on X. "Allies have already shown that they’re stepping up in a big way. We are stronger together, in NATO, with our partners, to e…

The Latest: President Trump pleases Turkey, angers other allies ahead ... President Donald Trump, right, speaks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as he arrives for the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (Doğukan Keskinkılıç, Pool Photo via AP) Doğukan Keskinkılıç/Doğukan Keskinkılıç/Pool Anadolu via AP US President Donald Trump and American officials meet with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Turkish officials at the Bestepe Presidential Compound in Ankara, Turkey, Tuesday, July, 7, 2026. (Doug Mills/The New York Times via AP, Pool) Doug Mills/The New York Times/Doug Mills/The New York Times/Po Front row from second left, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, White House Chief of Staff Stephen Miller and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Bestepe Presidential Palace during a formal welcome for President Donald Trump at the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. Francisco Seco/AP Photo/Francisco Seco Members of the Historical Honor Guard stand before the welcoming ceremony for President Donald Trump at the Bestepe Presidential Palace during the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, Tuesday,…

NATO Summit in Ankara Sees Big Defense Investment Push Situation Report A weekly digest of national security, defense, and cybersecurity news from Foreign Policy reporters John Haltiwanger and Rishi Iyengar. Delivered Thursday. NATO Goes Shopping Alliance members tout defense investments to try to head off Trump’s complaints. By Rishi Iyengar , a staff writer at Foreign Policy , and John Haltiwanger , a staff writer at Foreign Policy . NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, center, poses for a group photo at the NATO Summit Defense Industry Forum, on the sidelines of the NATO leaders’ summit in Ankara, Turkey, on July 7. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, center, poses for a group photo at the NATO Summit Defense Industry Forum, on the sidelines of the NATO leaders’ summit in Ankara, Turkey, on July 7. Serdar Ozsoy/Getty Images Military NATO Russia Europe Ukraine Rishi Iyengar John Haltiwanger July 7, 2026, 5:11 PM Hello from Ankara for a special NATO summit edition of Foreign Policy ’s Situation Report. Here’s what’s on tap for the day: NATO spends big bucks, Ukraine wins more admirers, and Belgium’s defense minister discusses that World Cup victory . Hello from Ankara for a special …

Trump, Turkey and Nato: What's at stake at the Ankara summit? US President Donald Trump and the leaders of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (Nato) are heading to Ankara this week for a summit that could help determine the future of the alliance. While Trump and other leaders are expected to clash over how to reduce the US's military footprint in Europe, the Turkish government has been busy sprucing up Ankara, Turkey's political capital. Flowers have been planted, roads repaired, and huge banners erected to conceal unsightly details, including poorly maintained buildings. The city is expected to enter a partial lockdown on Tuesday and Wednesday. Efforts to prevent potential protests, or any "nuisance", as Turkish officials put it, have gone so far that, in addition to members of known left-wing organisations, environmentalists and, as of Monday, pro-Palestinian activists, have also been temporarily detained to quell any surprise demonstrations in the capital. New MEE newsletter: Jerusalem Dispatch Sign up to get the latest insights and analysis on Israel-Palestine, alongside Turkey Unpacked and other MEE newsletters Turkish officials see the summit as one of the most positive…

NATO summit — Trump rages on allies but hands Ukraine a win ANKARA, Turkey — Despite all expectations, Ukraine seems to be leaving the NATO summit in Ankara with a major win. The alliance itself, less so. Alongside an allied pledge of $80 billion in defense aid for 2026, President Volodymyr Zelensky has also secured an apparent green light from U.S. President Donald Trump to produce Patriot missiles, sorely needed amid increasingly deadly Russian attacks. As the two leaders met in the Turkish capital on July 8, Trump nonchalantly added several more co

#Geopolitics President Trump and NATO leaders convened in Ankara for a summit addressing Ukraine support, Iran policy, and defense spending increases. Allies announced billions in defense industry agreements for advanced drones and surveillance aircraft, responding to Trump's sp ... Continue reading

NATO unveils arms deals worth billions even as Trump expresses ... Open this photo in gallery: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan escorts U.S. President Donald Trump as Trump arrives for the annual NATO Summit on Tuesday in Ankara, Turkey. Win McNamee/Getty Images Share Save for later Please log in to bookmark this story. Log In Create Free Account NATO leaders unveiled arms deals worth tens of billions of dollars in Turkey on Tuesday, driving home the message that they are heeding U.S. calls to spend more to defend Europe even as President Donald Trump said he felt let down and renewed his push to control Greenland. Leaders were convening for a summit in the capital Ankara, hoping to project unity after another bruising year, in which the Iran war once again exposed cracks in the alliance that has underpinned Western security since the end of World War Two. In a meeting with President Tayyip Erdogan, Trump said he might have boycotted the NATO summit altogether had it not been for his warm relations with the Turkish leader, and did not rule out further troop withdrawals from Europe. “Well, we’re going to see. I was very disappointed with NATO,” he said, singling out Britain, …

Live updates: As NATO summit kicks off, Trump says he’s ... - CNN • Trump at NATO summit: The US leader, who is in Turkey for the gathering of the alliance , reiterated he would like the US to control Greenland , while acknowledging it would hurt his ties with NATO — an already rocky relationship . Trump also declined to say whether he plans to announce additional US troop reductions in Europe, telling reporters,“we’re going to see.” • Turkey jet sales: In a bilateral meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the US president said he would soon decide whether to sell F-35 fighter jets to Turkey , despite a congressional ban. Additionally, Trump said he would lift sanctions imposed on Turkey for its purchase of a Russian air defense system. • Ukraine and Iran on agenda: Trump is expected to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during the summit. His administration also anticipates security in the Strait of Hormuz to be discussed by NATO leaders, according to a senior US official. Read more All Catch Up 28 Posts Link Copied! Video Ad Feedback Trump considering selling F-35 fighter jets to Turkey US President Donald Trump said he would soon decide whether to se…

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) By SEUNG MIN KIM, LORNE COOK, SUZAN FRASER and ABBY SEWELL — President Donald Trump on Tuesday insisted that the United States should be in control of Greenland rather than NATO ally Denmark, renewing tensions in Europe even as the trans-Atlantic military alliance at a summit was announcing billions in arms deals in an attempt to appease the mercurial U.S. leader. Trump called the semiautonomous island “an important part” for the United States, as he repeated the false claim that it’s surrounded by Chinese and Russian ships and said he won’t let Greenland be threatened. “That should be controlled by the United States, not by Denmark,” Trump told reporters during a meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara. The NATO alliance was founded on the principle that its 32 members will defend each others’ territory and not threaten to seize it. At the summit, European countries and the alliance’s secretary-general, Mark Rutte , were already working overtime to address another longstanding Trump complaint: that European allies do not spend enough on their own defense. Separately, Trump announced that the U.S. will lift sanctions on Turkey that were iss…

NATO summit, Trump’s support for F-35s sale, boost Turkey’s standing, as slumping Israel sees clout erode https://www.europesays.com/iran/194926/ As US President Donald Trump visits Ankara for the annual NATO summit, Israel is doing what it can…

NATO survives its bipolar summit with Donald Trump DONALD TRUMP came to insult NATO, not to bury it. He arrived in Ankara for the alliance’s annual summit threatening to withdraw American troops from Europe unless he got Greenland, a Danish territory. He repeatedly said he was “not happy” with allies for failing to help with his war in Iran, and vowed to sever trade with Spain. Yet by the time he left he was waxing about the “tremendous love” among allies. European allies had been hoping for a short summit—the duller the better. They had also prepared treats to assuage Mr Trump. One was a 20% increase in European military budgets last year, with five allies reaching or exceeding the new target of spending 3.5% of GDP on defence this year (many others, including Britain and France, seem unlikely to reach it even by the deadline of 2035). Another was a parade of defence contracts amounting to some $50bn, not least for American companies. Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the Turkish president, met Mr Trump at the airport—something he did not do for any of the other NATO leaders. But Mr Trump was in a querulous mood. Asked about Greenland, Mr Trump said the status of the Arctic island was a bi…

NATO Summit 2026 Live Updates: Trump, Macron, Meloni, Others Reach ... The 36th NATO Summit is being held from July 7 to July 8, 2026, at the Beştepe Presidential Complex in Ankara, Türkiye. Chaired by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, the summit is centered on key defense issues, including strengthening industrial deterrence, military procurement, and how NATO allies share the burden of transatlantic defense spending. The agenda is focused on strengthening collective defense, expanding military industrial capacity, increasing defense spending, and coordinating long-term support for Ukraine amid evolving global security challenges.Key Items On Agenda For The 2026 NATO SummitDefense spending remains a top priority: NATO allies are reviewing progress toward the alliance's new goal of investing 5% of GDP in defense, including 3.5% for core military spending by 2035 and 1.5% for broader security measures such as cyber defense.Trump presses allies to shoulder more defense responsibilities: US President Donald Trump has urged European allies to significantly increase domestic military production and assume a larger share of the continent's defense burden.Major defense industry agreeme…

Trump Cites NATO 'Unity' Amid 5% Spending Push as Iran Conflict ... Key Takeaways NATO members are targeting a historic 5% GDP defense spending benchmark , a significant increase from the previous 2% goal, as President Donald Trump pressures allies to accelerate military production. Eight Iranian personnel were killed in U.S. strikes on southern Iran early Wednesday, targeting air force and naval facilities in Bandar Abbas and Bushehr following attacks on commercial shipping. The Federal Reserve released minutes from Chairman Kevin Warsh’s first FOMC meeting , signaling a hawkish shift and a potential end to forward guidance as the central bank prioritizes price stability. Defense contracts exceeding $50 billion were unveiled at the Ankara summit , including major deals for Northrop Grumman ( NOC ), Lockheed Martin ( LMT ), and Saab ( SAAB ). NATO Summit: The Push for 5% and Industrial Scaling President Donald Trump declared the 2026 NATO summit in Ankara a "very successful" event, highlighting what he termed "tremendous unity" among member states. The centerpiece of the discussions was a transition toward a 5% defense spending target , with Trump noting that members are making "g…

Stubb calls for stronger 'European Nato' | Yle News | Yle Nato leaders gathered in Ankara, Turkey, for a two-day summit focused on defence spending, alliance security and continued support for Ukraine. Finland was represented by President Alexander Stubb , Minister of Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen (NCP) and Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen (NCP). Europe must shoulder more responsibility Stubb said Europe must build a stronger ‘European Nato’ by increasing defence spending and military capabilities. "We should focus on what is essential, namely building "Nato 3.0", shifting the burden from the United States to Europe, and increasing defence spending and defence capabilities," he said. Asked whether he was concerned about US commitment to Nato, Stubb said maintaining alliance unity remained essential. France joins FLF Finland Also on Wednesday, Stubb's office announced that France will take part in Nato's Forward Land Forces in Finland Battlegroup. FLF Finland was set up a year ago as Nato’s ninth such multinational battlegroup. France will contribute ground forces deployments to rotations of FLF Finland, including a battle unit which will be integrated into the FLF formation. Fr…

The Associated Press July 7, 2026, 2:14 PM ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — PresidentDonald Trumpon Tuesday insisted that the United States should be incontrol of Greenlandrather than NATO ally Denmark, renewing tensions in Europe even as the trans-Atlantic military alliance was announcing billions in arms deals at a summit in anattempt to appeasethe mercurial U.S. leader. Trump called the semiautonomous island “an important part” for the United States, as herepeated the false claimthat it’s surrounded by Chinese and Russian ships and said he won’t let Greenland be threatened. “That should be controlled by the United States, not by Denmark,” Trump told reporters during a meeting with Turkish PresidentRecep Tayyip Erdoganin Ankara. The NATO alliance was founded on the principle that its 32 members will defend each others’ territory and not threaten to seize it. At the summit, European countries and the alliance’s secretary-general,Mark Rutte, were already working overtime to address another longstanding Trump complaint: that European allies do not spend enough on their own defense. Separately, Trump announced that the U.S. will lift sanctions on Turkey that were issued after Ankara purch…

Now 86° Wed 89° Thu 85° byAHTRA ELNASHAR | The National News Desk WASHINGTON (TNND) —Shortly after he touched down in Ankara for theNATO summitTuesday, President Donald Trump made it clear he's put a premium on loyalty — so much so that he may attempt to resume stealth fighter jet sales to Turkey, a practice he helped ban during his first term over national security concerns. Shortly after he touched down in Ankara for the NATO summit Tuesday, President Donald Trump made it clear he's put a premium on loyalty — so much so that he may attempt to resume stealth fighter jet sales to Turkey, a practice he helped ban during his first term over national security concerns. (TNND) “I have no concerns about anything having to do with Turkey. The relationship, I would say the relationship with Turkey right now is better probably than it’s ever been," Trump told reporters during a bilateral meeting with Turkish President Tayyip Erdoan, with whom he has a friendly relationship. In 2020, Trump signed legislation passed by Congress to end F-35 sales to Turkey after the country acquired a Russian S-400 long-range air defense system. When asked about potentially resuming Turkish access…

NATO unveils arms deals; Trump again demands Greenland NATO unveils billions in arms deals to prove its firepower as Trump again demands Greenland BY Associated Press Turkey UPDATED 2:16 PM ET Jul. 07, 2026 PUBLISHED 8:02 AM ET Jul. 07, 2026 PUBLISHED 8:02 AM EDT Jul. 07, 2026 SHARE ANKARA, Turkey — President Donald Trump on Tuesday insisted that the United States should be in control of Greenland rather than NATO ally Denmark, renewing tensions in Europe even as the trans-Atlantic military alliance at a summit was announcing billions in arms deals in an attempt to appease the mercurial U.S. leader. What You Need To Know President Donald Trump insists the United States should control Greenland instead of Denmark, renewing tensions in Europe at a NATO summit Trump spoke during a meeting with the summit host, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara Trump also announced the U.S. will lift sanctions on Turkey that were imposed after Ankara bought a Russian missile defense system This decision could ease Turkey's re-entry into the U.S. F-35 fighter jet program NATO is showcasing military projects worth billions, aiming to satisfy Trump Trump called the semiautonomous island "a…

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President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, Wednesday, July 8, 2026. (Filip Singer, Pool Photo via AP) By Associated Press PUBLISHED: July 8, 2026 at 7:20 AM EDT | UPDATED: July 8, 2026 at 9:24 AM EDT Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By LORNE COOK and SEUNG MIN KIM ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the U.S. will give a license for its Patriot air defense systems to be made overseas for Ukraine to counter Russian missile attacks, a huge coup for Ukraine which has badly needed the technology in the war now in its fifth year. Trump made the announcement as he met Wednesday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the NATO summit in Turkey, praising him as having “done an amazing job” and “been very effective” in the war. “We’ll give them the right to make Patriots. We’ll show them how to do it,” Trump said. Zelenskyy has long sought more of the defense systems, which are expensive, in high demand and take a long time to manufacture. He has been pressing for Ukraine to be granted a license to manufacture the technology. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s ear…

NATO's Bipolar Summit in Ankara - ummid.com Donald Trump turned NATO's Ankara summit into a one-man show - reviving Iran hostilities, threatening Spain, demanding Greenland, and needling allies - while Secretary-General Mark Rutte's flattery-and-spending strategy kept the alliance intact. The summit exposed a NATO that survives not through unity, but through the careful, anxious management of one man's moods. When Donald Trump landed in Ankara this week for NATO's annual summit, the alliance's carefully choreographed script survived roughly as long as his motorcade took to reach the venue. What followed was, by multiple accounts, a "marathon, high-energy performance" - the White House's own words - that left NATO with tangible wins, several bruised allies, and a renewed sense that the alliance's survival now depends less on treaty commitments than on one man's temperament. Trump's two days in Turkey followed a now-familiar pattern: escalate, demand, humiliate, then declare victory. He announced that the Iran ceasefire was "over" calling Tehran's leadership "scum" and boasting of American strikes conducted, in his telling, at a ratio of "20 to one." He revived his demand for Gre…

2026 NATO Ankara Summit: Rutte addresses Iran rift ahead of main ... World leaders, senior delegations and members of the international press have gathered in Ankara as the 36th NATO Summit gets underway at a pivotal moment for the transatlantic alliance. Hosted by Türkiye, the summit brings together leaders of NATO's 32 member states, Asia-Pacific partners and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for talks on defense investment, military production, support for Ukraine, regional security and burden-sharing. The gathering opened with the NATO Defense Industry Forum on Tuesday, the largest such event in the alliance's history, bringing together government officials and defense companies to strengthen cooperation on defense production, procurement and industrial capacity. As leaders continued to arrive in the Turkish capital, U.S. President Donald Trump landed in Ankara ahead of the summit's main sessions. During his first address at the Presidential Complex before a bilateral meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Trump vowed to lift CAATSA sanctions on Türkiye and boosted hopes of bringing Türkiye back into the F-35 program. On Wednesday, leaders will gather for the m…

Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the U.S. will give a license for its Patriot air defense systems to be made overseas for Ukraine to counter Russian missile attacks, a huge coup for Ukraine which has badly needed the technology in the war now in its fifth year. Trump made the announcement as he met Wednesday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the NATO summit in Turkey, praising him as having “done an amazing job” and “been very effective” in the war. “We’ll give them the right to make Patriots. We’ll show them how to do it,” Trump said. Zelenskyy has long sought more of the defense systems, which are expensive, in high demand and take a long time to manufacture. He has been pressing for Ukraine to be granted a license to manufacture the technology. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below. ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump took aim at his NATO partners at a summit in Turkey on Wednesday, saying he was unhappy with the alliance for pushing back against his efforts to take control of Greenland and for…

NATO showcases big arms deals in Ankara before summit with Trump WORLD North Atlantic Treaty Organization Add Topic NATO showcases big arms deals in Ankara before summit with Trump Tuvan Gumrukcu and Sabine Siebold Reuters July 7, 2026, 9:12 a.m. ET Hear this story Ankara ― NATO leaders began unveiling arms deals worth tens of billions of dollars in Turkey on Tuesday, driving home the message that they are heeding U.S. calls to spend more to defend Europe before a summit with President Donald Trump. To upbeat tunes and slick videos at a defence industry forum in the capital Ankara, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced a series of initiatives, inviting a roll-call of representatives from NATO members to join the stage. The sum of various deal values was projected onto a screen. "We can do more when we do it together. And we must do more of it," Rutte said. "NATO allies are joining new multinational procurement coalitions. This really helps us get more of what you need across a range of capabilities." The deals, which had been mostly kept under wraps to make a splash at the summit, included European countries buying surveillance drones from U.S. company Northrop Grumman, and …

What to know about NATO's summit in Turkey as America steps ... - SFGATE Police patrol in front of a banner ahead of the NATO Summit in Ankara, Turkey, Sunday, July 5, 2026. Riza Ozel/AP Photo/Riza Ozel President Donald Trump meets with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in the Oval Office at the White House, Wednesday, June 24, 2026, in Washington. Jacquelyn Martin/AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk, center, French President Emmanuel Macron, right, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz attend a press conference at the E5 NATO Summit in Berlin, Germany, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Ebrahim Noroozi/AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi A protestor holds a sign, center, which reads "killer USA", and another holds a sign, right, which reads "killer Nato out" during a demonstration ahead of the NATO Summit in Istanbul, Turkey, Sunday, July 5, 2026. Erdem Sahin/AP Photo/Erdem Sahin Police hold up their shields as protestors from the People's Liberation Party wave flags during a demonstration against the upcoming NATO Summit in Ankara, Turkey, Sunday, July 5, 2026. Riza Ozel/AP Photo/Riza Ozel ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump and his NATO counterparts are gathe…

Lorne Cook And Seung Min Kim Associated Press Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved Two men walk past the NATO logo during the NATO Defense Industry Forum at the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla) ANKARA– Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Wednesday rejected President Donald Trump's renewed demands that the U.S. should take control of Greenland from NATO ally Denmark, saying that “Greenland is of course not for sale.” “We hope that all, including all allies, will respect the Greenland people's right for self-determination,” Frederiksen said ahead of a meeting of the leaders of NATO member countries in Turkey. “We are sovereign states and we need everybody to respect our territorial integrity and our sovereignty.” Recommended Videos Trump reopened old wounds over Greenland on the eve of the meeting by insisting that the United States should controlthe semiautonomous island. NATO is founded on the principle that its 32 members will defend each others’ territory, not threaten to seize it. Frederiksen said Denmark is “ready to defend every inch of NATO including our own territory” in the event of an attac…

The Latest: Danish prime minister vows to defend Greenland during NATO summit in Turkey Associated Press Published: July 8, 2026 at 1:56 AM Updated: July 8, 2026 at 2:55 AM Full Screen 1 / 5 Previous photo Next photo Greece's Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, left, and Lithuania's President Gitanas Nauseda speak with the media as they arrive for the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, Wednesday, July 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Emrah Gurel) Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson speaks as he arrives for the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, Wednesday, July 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Emrah Gurel) Greece's Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis speaks as he arrives for the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, Wednesday, July 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Emrah Gurel) Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store, right, speaks with the media as Lithuania's President Gitanas Nauseda, left, arrives for the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, Wednesday, July 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Emrah Gurel) Iceland's Prime Minister Kristrun Frostadottir speaks as she arrives for the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, Wednesday, July 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Emrah Gurel) Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved Greece's Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsota…

The Latest: Danish prime minister vows to defend Greenland during NATO ... Iceland's Prime Minister Kristrun Frostadottir speaks as she arrives for the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Emrah Gurel/AP Photo/Emrah Gurel Greece's Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, left, and Lithuania's President Gitanas Nauseda speak with the media as they arrive for the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Emrah Gurel/AP Photo/Emrah Gurel Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson speaks as he arrives for the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Emrah Gurel/AP Photo/Emrah Gurel Greece's Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis speaks as he arrives for the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Emrah Gurel/AP Photo/Emrah Gurel Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store, right, speaks with the media as Lithuania's President Gitanas Nauseda, left, arrives for the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Emrah Gurel/AP Photo/Emrah Gurel Speaking at the NATO summit in Turkey a day after U.S. President Donald Trump again expressed a desire for the U.S. to control Greenland, Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said, “…

Türkiye reiterates call to lift all restrictions, welcomes Trump's ... Türkiye's Ministry of National Defense (MoND) stated on Thursday that it expects CAATSA sanctions and all overt or covert restrictions on its defense industry to be lifted, calling such measures incompatible with the spirit of the NATO alliance. The statement was issued in response to reporters' questions during the ministry's weekly press briefing at the Ay Yildiz Joint Headquarters, following U.S. President Donald Trump's remarks regarding CAATSA sanctions at the 36th NATO summit. "Türkiye, as a strong and effective NATO ally, continues to make significant contributions to the alliance's deterrence and common security," the ministry said. "As we have stated before, our expectation is that the CAATSA sanctions and all overt or covert restrictions on our defense industry, which are incompatible with the spirit of allyship, be lifted." The ministry added that it welcomes the statements made by the U.S. president, emphasizing an approach that favors strengthening mutual trust and solidarity with allies over imposing restrictions. Reporters also asked about remarks by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis o…

NATO Summit 2026: Who Trump Is Meeting and What's at Stake in Ankara President Donald Trump is set to travel to Ankara, Turkey this week for the NATO summit, where he will hold a series of high-stakes meetings even as tension with several alliance members simmers in the background. The summit runs Tuesday and Wednesday at the Beştepe Presidential Compound, with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte chairing the proceedings. Trump's visit will be quick. He's expected to leave the White House Monday night and land back in the U.S. by Wednesday evening. Breaking It Down What triggered the anti-NATO protests in Turkey? How is Turkey preparing for the NATO Summit security-wise? What are the key topics expected at the NATO Summit? Created with AI. Despite the short window, his schedule is far from light. ABC News reports that Trump plans bilateral sit-downs with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy , along with several working sessions tied to the summit itself. The Associated Press adds another name to that list. White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly told reporters that Trump will also meet with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa on Wednesday, while…

Trump talks F-35s, Russia, Gaza with Turkey's Erdogan Trump weighs lifting ban on F-35 sales to Turkey, talks Ukraine, Gaza, Syria as he hosts Turkish leader Erdogan BY Associated Press and Maddie Gannon Washington, D.C. UPDATED 2:24 PM ET Sep. 25, 2025 PUBLISHED 7:58 AM ET Sep. 25, 2025 PUBLISHED 7:58 AM EDT Sep. 25, 2025 SHARE WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said a conclusion on whether the U.S. government will lift its hold on sales of advanced fighter jets to Turkey will be reached by the end of the day, as he hosted the country’s president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, at the White House on Thursday. “I know he wants the F-35, and he’s wanted that, and we’re talking about that very seriously, and the F-16, we’re in great shape,” Trump told reporters seated next to his Turkish counterpart in the Oval Office. What You Need To Know President Donald Trump said a conclusion on whether the U.S. government will lift its hold on sales of advanced fighter jets to Turkey will be reached by the end of the day as he hosted the country’s president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, at the White House on Thursday During Trump's first te…

Ankara's high-stakes NATO summit: what is on the agenda? Support for Ukraine is expected to be reaffirmed in the Turkish capital, where Zelensky will attend. Talks with Gulf states are also scheduled. The 36th NATO Summit, being held in Ankara this week on 7-8 July, takes place at a time of major geostrategic developments and crunch decisions about the future of the North Atlantic alliance. War in Ukraine, the Gulf, the Middle East and North Africa, alongside military operations in South America, has shattered any sense of international security, just as European security architecture is being restructured, the Middle East is being reshaped, and transatlantic relations are strained. US President Donald Trump’s views, style, and comments have alienated many allies, both in Europe and beyond, raising doubts as to whether the United States would support them if they were attacked by a more powerful foe, such as Russia or China, two countries whose leaders Trump appears to prefer. In a social media post just days before the summit, Trump said it was “ridiculous for the US to continue along this one-sided path when the relationship is not reciprocal,” before referencing Iran by sayin…

Türkiye welcomes Trumps CAATSA remarks, calls NATO summit historic Türkiye's National Defense Ministryon Thursday described theNATO summitheld in Ankara as a "historic gathering" where allies comprehensively addressed current security threats and evaluated strategic decisions aimed at strengthening the alliance's collective deterrence and defense capabilities. Speaking at the ministry's weekly press briefing at the Ay Yildiz Joint Headquarters in Ankara, ministry spokesperson Zeki Akturk said the 36th NATO Heads of State and Government Summit was held within the framework of a "360-degree security approach." The spokesperson also welcomed US President Donald Trump's remarks on CAATSA (Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act) sanctions relief. "The summit was a historic gathering where the alliance's current threats were comprehensively addressed and strategic decisions aimed at strengthening collective deterrence and defense capabilities were evaluated," Akturk said. He said the summit reinforced solidarity among allies, helped develop a shared vision for the evolving security environment, and strengthened the common approach to security across the Euro-Atlantic …

NATO Unveils Billions In Arms Deals To Prove Its Firepower As Trump ... Two men walk past the NATO logo during the NATO Defense Industry Forum at the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla) By LORNE COOK, SUZAN FRASER, ABBY SEWELL and SEUNG MIN KIM Associated Press ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — President Donald Trump arrived in Ankara Tuesday afternoon for the NATO summit, as the transatlantic military alliance was announcing billions in arms deals in an attempt to appease the mercurial U.S. leader. Trump, who has often upended NATO gatherings with complaints that European allies did not spend enough on their own defense, was expected to first sit down with Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, a close ally who is hosting this year’s gathering and who warmly greeted the U.S. president at a local air base. Earlier in the day, NATO showcased a series of military projects worth billions of dollars — an investment that the alliance’s secretary-general, Mark Rutte, called “money well spent.” An energized Rutte was speaking to government ministers and defense industry officials at a forum billed as NATO’s “big reveal,” to the thrum of techno music and a sli…

Live updates: Trump and Turkey’s Erdoğan meet as NATO summit begins LIVE COVERAGE Updated 27 minutes ago Live updates: Trump and Turkey’s Erdoğan meet as NATO summit begins NATO allies are expected to discuss Trump’s demand that members increase their defense spending, the organization’s support for Ukraine against Russia, and the U.S. war with Iran. Trump talks Ukraine-Russia and F-35 jets sale in meeting with Turkey’s Erdoğan 05:43 Save Add NBC News to Google Updated July 07, 2026, 9:37 AM EDT By NBC News What to know today NATO SUMMIT: President Donald Trump is in Ankara, Turkey, today for a two-day summit with NATO leaders who worry that his resentment over their loyalty and military spending will fracture the alliance. He is beginning the trip with a meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. HOT TOPICS: Among the issues that are expected to come up at the summit are Trump's demands that NATO members increase their defense spending, the organization's support for Ukraine against Russia and the U.S. war with Iran , which borders Turkey. MELONI RIFT: The summit is also the first time Trump is expected to see Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni since he claimed last…

Trump Blasts NATO for Rejecting His Efforts to Claim Greenland as ... Like Follow Followed Add us on By Lorne Cook and Seung Min Kim Published Jul 8, 2026, 9:46 AM EDT Sign in to your Military.com account President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, Wednesday, July 8, 2026. (Filip Singer, Pool Photo via AP) Originally published by Associated Press ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the U.S. will give a license for its Patriot air defense systems to be made overseas for Ukraine to counter Russian missile attacks, a huge coup for Ukraine which has badly needed the technology in the war now in its fifth year. Trump made the announcement as he met Wednesday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the NATO summit in Turkey, praising him as having “done an amazing job” and “been very effective” in the war. “We’ll give them the right to make Patriots. We’ll show them how to do it,” Trump said. Zelenskyy has long sought more of the defense systems, which are expensive, in high demand and take a long time to manufacture. He has been pressing for Ukraine to be granted a licen…

Trump challenges NATO unity at Turkey summit - CNBC PresidentDonald Trumpchallenged NATO's united front on Wednesday, slamming several allies for not spending enough on defense, spotlighting internal divisions within the alliance. NATO leaders' gathering in Turkey comes at a time when the alliance is facing mounting challenges both externally and internally, as well as questions on how to best support Ukraine in its war against its larger neighbor, Russia. Trump has repeatedly publicized his discontent with NATO since returning to the White House last year,pushingmember states to commit to greater defense spending, and more recentlylambastingNATO allies forrefusingto join America's military action in Iran. On Wednesday morning at the summit in Ankara, Trump made excoriating remarks, including that he didn't want "anything to do" withNATO member Spain, which has not committed to the alliance's new target of spending 5% of GDP by 2035. "Spain is a terrible partner in NATO. They don't participate. They don't pay. I don't want anything to do with Spain. Cut off all trade with Spain, please, including visits," he said at a press conference in Ankara with NATO Secretary General Mark…

The main takeaways from NATO's summit in Turkey | AP News 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. President Donald Trump closed the NATO summit Wednesday by warning of more strikes on Iran just hours after he said the ceasefire was over, but he claimed any fighting will be over quickly. “We’re not looking for long-term,” Trump said. U.S. President Donald Trump, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, and Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer attend the plenary session at the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, Wednesday, July 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) From left, Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, President Donald Trump and Estonia’s Prime Minister Kristen Michal, during a group photo of NATO heads of state and government at the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, Wednesday, July 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco) U.S. President Donald Trump meets with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, Wednesday, July 8…