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NATO leaders gathering in Ankara on Sunday will reaffirm their commitment to collective defence under Article 5 while pledging €70 billion ($80 billion) in annual military aid to Ukraine for 2026 and 2027, according to draft summit texts approved by ambassadors on 3 July. The final declaration, to be finalised on Saturday, will also label Russia as a direct threat to Euro-Atlantic security, marking a sharp escalation in NATO’s stance amid ongoing tensions with Moscow.
European allies have moved to bridge divisions with US President Donald Trump ahead of the two-day summit, with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Baltic leaders pledging stronger deterrence against Russia and increased support for Kyiv. Merz defended Germany’s NATO spending after Trump called it “ridiculous,” while European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced five new major defence projects to boost EU-wide military cooperation.
The summit comes at a turbulent time for transatlantic relations, with Trump’s administration signalling a reduced US footprint in Europe. NATO’s Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe, John Stringer, confirmed that European allies have “definitely stepped up” to replace most US force cuts, easing concerns over Washington’s pivot away from the continent.
Turkey has positioned itself as a key mediator, with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni discussing defence ties and regional security ahead of the summit. Meloni, seen as a potential bridge between Trump and European allies, has also signalled a shift in Italy’s stance on Ukraine aid, despite earlier reservations.
Meanwhile, Lithuania’s decision to lift its constitutional ban on nuclear deployments reflects growing unease over Russia’s aggression, with Joschka Fischer, former German foreign minister, warning that the US may be “on the way out” of NATO. Fischer urged Europe to build an independent nuclear deterrent with France and the UK if Washington’s commitment wavers.
As NATO prepares to test its unity, the summit will also address broader challenges, including Iran’s nuclear ambitions and Arctic security, with South Korea’s president set to deliver a keynote speech. The alliance’s ability to reconcile Trump’s demands for greater burden-sharing with Europe’s push for strategic autonomy will define the summit’s outcome.
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Canada, Europe to vow major support for Ukraine at NATO summit
gdeltproject.org · about 2 hours ago
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il sole 24 ore · about 2 hours ago
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mastodon bot · about 2 hours ago
Dutch Advisory Council calls for long-term support for Ukraine The Dutch Advisory Council on International Affairs has called on Europe to prepare now for the creation of security assurance forces for Ukraine and for strengthening Ukrainian and European defense capabilities.
ukrinform · about 3 hours ago
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mastodon bot · about 3 hours ago
Europe has replaced most US cuts within Nato, top commander says #Europe #NATO #UnitedStates
mastodon bot · about 3 hours ago
South Korean president to attend NATO summit in Türkiye President Lee Jae Myung will attend the NATO summit in Ankara and deliver a keynote speech at the invitation of Secretary General Mark Rutte. He will also participate in a defence industry forum, marking South Koreas continued engagement with the alliance.
yenisafak · about 3 hours ago
Swedish PM says NATO summit in Ankara comes at turbulent time Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said NATOs upcoming summit in Ankara will convene during a "turbulent time" for European and global security, as allied leaders prepare to discuss boosting defense industrial capacity and maintaining long-term military assistance to Ukraine.
yenisafak · about 3 hours ago
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yenisafak · about 3 hours ago
Fidan meets KRG deputy PM in Ankara for talks Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held talks with Qubad Talabani, deputy prime minister of Iraqs Kurdish Regional Government, in Ankara. Talabani expressed satisfaction with Türkiyes commitment to the peace process with the PKK and reaffirmed the PUKs full support for its success.
yenisafak · about 3 hours ago
Is Russia Planning an Attack on Poland to Test NATO Resolve? – Novinite.com #Europe #NATO
mastodon bot · about 4 hours ago
World News: European leaders hope to end rift with Trump at Natos summit in Ankara
gdeltproject.org · about 4 hours ago
Erdoğan, Meloni discuss defense ties and NATO summit President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni held a phone call to discuss bilateral relations and regional issues. Erdoğan said Ankara seeks closer cooperation with Italy, particularly in the defense industry, and expressed hope that next weeks NATO summit in Ankara will strengthen allied unity.
yenisafak · about 4 hours ago
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digi24 · about 4 hours ago
European NATO allies replace most U.S. force cuts, commander says
gdeltproject.org · about 6 hours ago
Ankara tightens security, air traffic for NATO summit Türkiye has ramped up security in Ankara ahead of the July 7-8 NATO summit, deploying more than 56,000 police and gendarmerie personnel. Temporary flight restrictions will be in place at Esenboğa Airport, with exemptions for aircraft carrying foreign leaders and official delegations.
yenisafak · about 6 hours ago
KYIV POST: UK Vows to Defend NATO Territory After Reports of Russian Provocation Plan Against Poland The UK vowed to defend NATO territory after reports that US intelligence warned Poland of a possible Russian provocation designed to test the alliance. #World #Europe #EasternEurope
mastodon bot · about 6 hours ago
Nordatlantikpakt: Joschka Fischer sieht die USA auf dem Weg aus der Nato Droht wegen Donald Trump ein Bruch der Nato? Der ehemalige Grünen-Außenminister Fischer ist jedenfalls nicht sehr optimistisch. Und sagt, was Europa aus seiner Sicht in einem solchen Fall tun müsste.
handelsblatt · about 6 hours ago
Canada, NATOs EU members vow major support for Ukraine #Europe
mastodon bot · about 6 hours ago
Ukraine backers to vow major support at NATO summit NATOs European members and Canada will pledge to give Ukraine 70 billion euros ($80 billion) in military aid both this year and next at the alliances summit in…
japantoday · about 7 hours ago
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mastodon bot · about 7 hours ago
Turkish defense products to be showcased at NATO summit Türkiyes Defense Industries Secretariat will host a high-level reception at Turkish Aerospace Industries as part of the NATO Defense Industry Forum. Indigenous air platforms will perform demonstration flights, and senior allied officials will attend.
yenisafak · about 7 hours ago
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yenisafak · about 7 hours ago
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yenisafak · about 7 hours ago
Belgian defense minister: NATO needs Türkiye, praises Turkish tech Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken has told Anadolu that Türkiye is a very important ally and should be included in Europes defense programs. He praised Turkish technology, said Europe can learn a lot from Ankara, and stressed that unity is essential ahead of the NATO summit.
yenisafak · about 7 hours ago
Germanys Merz rejects Trumps NATO burden-sharing criticism Chancellor Friedrich Merz has pushed back against President Trumps claims that Germany is not contributing enough to NATO defense. Merz said Germany is doubling its defense budget within four years and making its largest-ever military investment, insisting we have nothing to be ashamed of.
yenisafak · about 7 hours ago
Merz tells Trump Germany ready for more NATO responsibility Chancellor Friedrich Merz told President Donald Trump that Germany is prepared to take on greater responsibility for European security, as NATO becomes more European to remain transatlantic. The two leaders agreed to continue discussions at next weeks Ankara summit.
yenisafak · about 7 hours ago
Polish FM: NATO summit will signal unity to Putin Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski has said the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara will demonstrate Western unity to President Putin, warning Moscow against staging a false-flag provocation against Poland or another alliance member.
yenisafak · about 7 hours ago
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radio free europe · about 7 hours ago
NATO leaders to reaffirm Article 5 commitment at Ankara summit amid Ukraine aid pledge and debate over US troops in Europe
gdeltproject.org · about 8 hours ago