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Trump Appears 'Disoriented' as Turkish President Erdogan Guides 'Wandering' President at NATO Summit

A brief interaction between Erdoğan and Trump at a NATO ceremony in Ankara has sparked global debate, with differing interpretations of the footage highlighting perceived vulnerabilities in both.

International Business Times UK

Trump Has Been At Odds With Most NATO Allies. It Has Just Delivered Good News For One Of Them

President Donald Trump arrived in Ankara for the alliance's annual summit and announced plans to lift U.S. sanctions on Turkey, potentially paving the way for Ankara's return to the F-35 fighter jet program.

International Business Times

Ukraine brands IOC move to lift ban on Russian athletes 'premature' and 'unjustified'

Russian athletes looking to return to international competition will now be able to compete as long as they "meet relevant anti-doping requirements," the IOC said.

Euronews

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The countries that spend the most on Nato - and who needs to do more

The US is not the biggest contributor to the alliance as a percentage share of its GDP but Trump has demanded allies ramp up defence spending immediately

The Independent UK

First Thing: Nato summit faces tricky diplomacy with Trump over his defense spending demands

Leaders meeting in Ankara urged to show concrete steps towards increasing their budget contribution

The Guardian - UK

Trump Arrives in Turkey as NATO Unveils Tens of Billions in Arms Deals— F-35 Talks With Erdogan in Focus

President Donald Trump has touched down in Ankara, Turkey, for a NATO summit, a gathering that has been marked by the announcement of several billion-dollar arms deals.

Benzinga

NATO must become more European to reduce reliance on US security, von der Leyen and Rutte say

"To stay transatlantic, we have to become more European," Mark Rutte said ahead of a NATO summit in Ankara, where European allies are expected to showcase their beefed-up defence spending plans.

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US President Donald Trump arrives in Turkey to attend NATO summit

The two-day gathering in Ankara comes a year after NATO members pledged to ramp up security-related spending to 5% of GDP under pressure from the US leader. Yet, the US President has lashed out at European allies over Iran.

Euronews

NATO set to unveil billions in arms deals to prove its firepower to Trump

NATO will reveal billions in new military projects at a summit in Turkey. These initiatives aim to demonstrate increased defense spending and capabilities to the United States. Allies are presenting new contracts for crucial military equipment and modernization efforts. The alliance seeks to reassure the US about European commitment to…

The Economic Times

Newsletter: NATO braces for impact

In this newsletter: 32 North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) members meet for an annual summit in the Turkish capital aiming to keep Trump onside, and a French appeals court will offer a decisive ruling for presidential hopeful Marine Le Pen.

Euronews

'Keep one person happy': Nato summit revolves around 'Trump management'

Nato leaders gathering in Ankara are entering this year's summit with one overriding priority: avoid provoking US President Donald Trump and keep the alliance focused on areas where consensus is still possible.

The Times of India

NATO readies for a 'big reveal' on arms deals to prove its firepower to Trump

NATO will showcase new military projects worth billions in an effort to convince President Donald Trump that allies are boosting defense spending

The Independent UK

Nato braces for difficult summit as Trump puts pressure on spending

Meeting of 32 member states comes at crucial time for alliance after tensions with US over Iran and Greenland

The Guardian - UK

NATO allies seek to win over Trump after Iran ire as US Prez heads to Turkey

NATO allies will showcase surging defence spending at a summit in Turkey's capital Ankara on Tuesday as they hope to placate US President Donald Trump after his fury over Europe's response to the war with Iran. The two-day gathering at Turkey's sprawling presidential palace comes a year after NATO members…

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France 24

Ukraine signs 'drone deals' with three European countries

Ukraine announced Tuesday it had signed "drone deals" with three European countries - Estonia, the Netherlands and Denmark - to further capitalise the expertise it has developed in drone warfare since Russia's invasion. Ukraine has signed similar agreements with six other countries, and has announced plans further plans to sign…

Bangkok Post

Nato allies seek to win over Trump after Iran ire

ANKARA — North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (Nato) allies will showcase surging defence spending at a summit in Turkey's capital Ankara on Tuesday as they hope to placate United States President Donald Trump after his fury over Europe's response to the war with Iran.

International Business Times UK

NATO Leaders Meet in Ankara as Trump Brands Alliance Relationship 'Not Reciprocal'

NATO leaders meet in Ankara amid US President Trump's criticism, focusing on defence investment and Europe's military role. The summit highlights tensions over US troop withdrawal and NATO's future.

Radio France Internationale

NATO summit in Ankara tests unity as Ukraine war and Trump tensions loom

As NATO leaders gather in Ankara tomorrow, Tuesday, the alliance faces a stark test of unity, burden-sharing and strategic clarity, with the war in Ukraine, transatlantic tensions and Middle East instability all pressing heavily on the agenda.

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The Independent UK

NATO chief demands allies present credible plans to reach defense spending targets

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has demanded that member states present clear plans to meet defense spending targets at their annual summit

The Times of India

'We have ways': Nato chief warns allies to present credible defence plans or face consequences

Nato Secretary-General Mark Rutte on Monday demanded that allies put forward "clear, concrete and credible plans" to reach the organisation's spending targets, warning that those who do not step up would face consequences.

The Independent UK

Trump hurled his tablet across the Oval Office when he couldn’t connect a call with Canada’s Prime Minister: report

Nearly 30 European leaders held a secret emergency meeting about a potential break-up with the US after President Donald Trump returned to office in January 2025, according to a report

The Independent UK

US issues stark warning over Nato defense spending

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US tells Nato that spending must increase ‘immediately’ or alliance will face consequences

Mark Rutte and Ursula von der Leyen urged cooperation ahead of a Nato summit this week

Euronews

NATO leaders to affirm record defence spending as US plans European drawdown

With Donald Trump still seething at allies' refusal to support his war with Iran, European governments hope to ease his anger with record defence spending announcements worth billions of euros.

The Economic Times

Trump won big spending promises from NATO last year. This week in Turkey, he'll try to enforce them

President Trump heads to Turkey to press NATO allies on defense spending pledges. He expects immediate action on the 5% GDP target, a key focus after last year's summit. Despite ongoing disputes, Trump seeks to solidify his influence on the alliance's future, while also planning meetings on Ukraine and Syria.…

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