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The European Union is divided over allowing Serbia to advance in its membership process, with the Commission supporting it as a geopolitical tool. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that Donald Trump was right during a summit in Ankara. The European Anti-Fraud Office has warned about counterfeit condoms entering the bloc.

Der NATO-Gipfel in Ankara wird von Donald Trump überschattet, der alte Grönland-Forderungen erneut aufgreift und die Abzug von US-Truppen aus Europa droht. Zudem steht ein Treffen zwischen Trump und Wolodymyr Selenskyj unter Spannungen, während die FDP-Verteidigungspolitikerin Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann mehr europäische Gelassenheit fordert. In Berlin wird ein Reform des Bundespolizeigesetzes diskutiert, das Echtzeit-Gesichtserkennung nur in strengen Ausnahmefällen erlaubt.

President Donald Trump launched strikes on Iran and revoked a license allowing Tehran to sell oil, shifting focus at a NATO summit in Turkey. The summit was originally intended to address defense spending.

Kuwait and Bahrain reported incoming missile threats following U.S. airstrikes on Iran. Both countries engaged air defenses, but no damage reports were released. Previous Iranian attacks on these nations have occurred due to ongoing tensions from an interim U.S.-Iran deal.

President Trump launched strikes on Iran and revoked a license for Iranian oil sales during the NATO summit in Ankara, shifting focus from defense spending and Ukraine support. The action followed attacks on merchant ships in the Strait of Hormuz and highlighted tensions within NATO over allies' reluctance to support the U.S.-led Iran conflict.

NATO allies have announced a £37bn funding commitment for a new missile project. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will bring together around a dozen leaders in Ankara to discuss the programme.

President Donald Trump launched strikes on Iran during a NATO summit in Turkey, shifting focus from defense spending to the Iran issue. Trump criticized NATO allies for refusing to support the Iran war and reignited tensions over Greenland's control, undermining NATO's unity efforts.

Ukraine has signed three new defense agreements with Denmark, Estonia, and the Netherlands to share battlefield-tested drone expertise, as part of efforts to strengthen defense cooperation with NATO allies amid ongoing Russian missile attacks.

NATO leaders meet in Ankara to convince Donald Trump to re-commit to the military alliance after he revived disputes over Iran and Greenland. Trump stated he might have boycotted the summit without his friendship with host President Tayyip Erdogan and hinted at further troop withdrawals from Europe.

NATO leaders hosted US President Donald Trump in Ankara amid tensions over negotiations. Trump praised Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's 'chemistry' but expressed frustration with European allies regarding Iran, defense spending, and Ukraine.

On the first day of the NATO summit in Ankara, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte unveiled defense contracts worth billions of euros. He delivered the opening speech at the Defense Industry Forum on July 7, 2026.

President Trump highlighted his relationship with Turkey during a NATO summit in Ankara. Former U.S. Ambassador to NATO Ivo Daalder criticized Trump's decision to lift sanctions on Turkey as 'a strange way to do business.'

Trump downplayed Russia’s war against Ukraine as not affecting the US during his meeting with Erdogan at the NATO summit in Ankara. The article notes Washington’s focus on escalating operations against Iran.

NATO has chosen Saab to construct the alliance’s next radar plane, bypassing Boeing. The decision highlights a shift in defense contracting priorities.

President Trump pressured NATO members at a summit in Turkey to increase defense spending and show greater loyalty, amid U.S. strikes on Iran. He criticized European countries for not supporting the U.S. and Israeli actions in Iran, as reported by Nick Schifrin from Ankara.

Ukraine signed Drone Deal agreements with Estonia, the Netherlands, and Denmark at the NATO summit in Ankara to enhance joint production, defense innovation, and export of Ukrainian drone technologies.

The U.S. military struck Iran in retaliation for attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, while world leaders attended the annual NATO summit in Turkey.

The U.S. military retaliated against Iran for attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, while world leaders attended the NATO summit in Turkey.

Ukraine is shifting its approach to ending the Russia war ahead of a meeting between President Trump and President Volodymyr Zelensky at the NATO summit. Kyiv is moving away from a US-backed peace framework and instead focusing on demonstrating Ukraine's strategic leverage to Trump.

A series of explosions occurred in Kyiv as Russia continues attacks on the Ukrainian capital. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported fires in warehouses and a non-residential building due to missile strikes. NATO leaders are meeting for a summit in Turkey.

President Trump threatened to withdraw US troops from Europe and reiterated calls to annex Greenland during a NATO summit in Türkiye. NATO leaders announced arms deals and defense spending commitments to appease him, while the NATO chief praised Trump's policies. Trump criticized European allies and praised Türkiye's leader for passing an Iran policy 'test,' signaling potential sanctions relief on F-35 jet sales to Ankara.

NATO began its summit in Ankara, Turkey, emphasizing unity, but tensions within the alliance were highlighted by President Trump's criticisms of European allies, raising concerns about NATO's future. The event underscored challenges to maintaining cohesion among members.

Russia launched a massive ballistic missile attack on Kyiv in the early hours of Tuesday, hours after the NATO summit opened in Ankara, causing fires in multiple districts of the Ukrainian capital.

Trump criticized NATO's defense spending and threatened to reduce U.S. involvement during a summit in Ankara, where Turkish President Erdoğan greeted him. NATO's secretary general defended member commitments, and the summit will address the Ukraine conflict.

President Trump criticized NATO's commitment during a summit in Ankara, threatening to reduce U.S. partnership. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte defended member commitments, while the summit will address the Ukraine war.

President Trump criticized NATO's defense spending and considered reducing U.S. partnership during a summit in Ankara, Turkey. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte defended member commitments, while the summit's second day will address the Ukraine war. Trump expressed optimism about a potential conflict resolution but emphasized mutual responsibility.

President Donald Trump attended the NATO Leaders Summit in Turkey, praising host President Recep Erdogan while criticizing alliance members for insufficient defense spending and lack of support for U.S. operations. The summit focused on progress toward NATO's defense spending goals and burden-sharing, with allies highlighting increased procurement and commitments.

President Trump attended the NATO Summit in Ankara as tensions rise between the U.S. and NATO allies over support for America’s war with Iran. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte emphasized the alliance’s defense focus, with member countries increasing military budgets and pledging $80 billion in military assistance to Ukraine in 2026 and 2027.

President Trump attended the NATO summit in Ankara amid U.S.-NATO tensions over support for America’s war with Iran. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte emphasized the alliance’s defense focus, confirming increased military budgets and a $80 billion pledge for Ukraine in 2026 and 2027.

President Trump is attending a NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, where tensions exist between the U.S. and some NATO allies. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte emphasizes the alliance's role in defense and confirms increased military budgets and a $80 billion pledge for Ukraine in 2026 and 2027.

NATO leaders believe President Trump's criticism of the alliance aims to pressure Europe into increasing defense spending, while some analysts worry he may have hidden intentions.

President Trump announced plans to lift sanctions on Turkey and consider selling F-35 warplanes, but experts warn Congress may resist due to longstanding tensions. Turkey's 2019 purchase of Russia's S-400 air defense system has complicated defense ties, and U.S. lawmakers remain critical of Turkey's foreign policy actions.

President Trump stated the Ukraine war could end 'hopefully soon' after speaking with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who both seek a deal. Recent Russian attacks in Kyiv killed dozens, while Ukraine struck Russia's Omsk refinery, a major oil facility, as part of efforts to disrupt its fuel supply. Zelenskyy is urging NATO allies, particularly the U.S., to provide Patriot air defense systems to counter Russian missile attacks.

Kyiv experienced heavy Russian strikes before the NATO summit in Ankara. Experts believe Russian President Vladimir Putin is attempting to send a message through these attacks.

U.S. President Donald Trump attended a NATO summit in Ankara amid global instability, including conflicts in Damascus, Ukraine, and the Strait of Hormuz. Tensions within NATO intensified as Trump criticized European allies for insufficient military spending and unreliability, while European nations highlighted increased defense investments.

President Trump renewed his call for the US to acquire Greenland and threatened to withdraw all American troops from Europe after facing resistance. He criticized NATO's stance on Iran and European leaders' decisions on immigration and energy during his arrival at the NATO summit in Ankara.

US President Donald Trump announced during a NATO summit in Ankara that he intends to remove Turkey from a US sanctions list imposed during his first term, citing the need to avoid sanctioning 'friends'. The sanctions, under the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (Caatsa), were linked to Turkey's purchase of Russia's S-400 defense system and its subsequent exclusion from the F-35 fighter jet program. Trump also indicated he may restore Turkey's access to the F-35 program.

US President Donald Trump expressed disappointment with NATO member states for not aiding a US military operation in the Middle East and mentioned the US would consider selling F-35 fighter jets to Turkey. The comments were made during a meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara ahead of a NATO summit.

US President Donald Trump received a lavish welcome in Turkey, including Ottoman warriors in armor, a marble palace, and fighter jets. The visit highlighted shared preferences for opulent presidential architecture and autocratic governance between Trump and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during a NATO summit in Ankara.

Five NATO members are projected to meet the 3.5% GDP core defense spending goal in 2026, according to updated NATO data. The alliance previously aimed for 2% by 2035, but leaders now target 3.5% by 2035, with some members still expected to spend around 2%.