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Erdogan hosts EU leaders during NATO summit in Ankara
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan hosted European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen for a working dinner on Wednesday as part of diplomatic engagements during the NATO summit held at the presidential complex in Ankara, with the closed-door discussions focusing on bilateral ties and regional security cooperation.
08 July 2026
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France to deploy ground forces to NATO Finland battlegroup
France announced Wednesday it will deploy ground forces to NATO's Forward Land Forces in Finland, contributing a battle unit to the High North battlegroup during the alliance summit in Ankara, according to a trilateral statement which confirmed Paris will also train critical enablers alongside the multinational formation.
08 July 2026
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Latvian president says Ankara NATO summit to boost defense ties
Latvian President Edgars Rinkevics said the NATO summit in Ankara will strengthen bilateral defense cooperation and defense industrial partnerships, while reaffirming Riga's support for Ukraine's future membership despite the lack of alliance consensus.
08 July 2026
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Germany’s Merz: Ankara summit will bring ‘new spirit’ to NATO
Chancellor Friedrich Merz has expressed confidence that the Ankara summit will mark a “new spirit” within NATO, strengthening cooperation and unity. He said European allies are ramping up defense spending and will make the alliance “more European” so it can remain transatlantic.
08 July 2026
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EU warns renewed US-Iran tensions complicate peace talks
Kaja Kallas said on Wednesday that renewed exchanges of fire between Washington and Tehran threaten to derail fragile negotiations to end the conflict, as EU foreign ministers prepare to meet Gulf counterparts next week to salvage implementation of the June ceasefire agreement and preserve freedom of navigation.
08 July 2026
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Romania, Bulgaria, Türkiye sign Black Sea mine task group amendment
The defense ministers of Romania, Bulgaria and Türkiye signed an amendment expanding the Black Sea Mine Countermeasures Task Group's mandate to include critical underwater infrastructure protection, strengthening allied maritime cooperation during the NATO summit in Ankara.
08 July 2026
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Italy's Meloni vows continued support for Ukraine in Ankara talks
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday reaffirmed Rome's commitment to stand by Ukraine during a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara, emphasizing continued assistance for energy infrastructure resilience and bilateral defense cooperation.
08 July 2026
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Czech president: Türkiye ‘essential to NATO’s collective security’
Czech President Petr Pavel has described Türkiye as “essential to NATO’s collective security” due to its geographic position and military capabilities. He also called for a stronger European pillar within NATO, while stressing that the US must remain firmly engaged alongside its allies.
08 July 2026
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Estonia 'best partner' to Türkiye in Nordics, Baltics: PM
Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal told Anadolu that his country is probably the best partner to Türkiye in the Nordic and Baltic region, citing defense industry cooperation and Ankara's contributions to Baltic air security during the 36th NATO summit in Ankara.
08 July 2026
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France's Le Pen confirms 2027 presidential bid after conviction upheld
Marine Le Pen confirmed on Tuesday she will run for the French presidency in 2027, hours after an appeal court upheld her conviction for embezzling €2.8 million in EU funds but ruled she could remain eligible to stand in the election while she appeals to France's highest civil court.
08 July 2026
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Syria, France agree to exchange ambassadors after 14-year hiatus
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa announced the diplomatic breakthrough alongside French President Emmanuel Macron at a joint press conference in Damascus on Tuesday, marking the first visit by a French head of state in 18 years as Paris seeks to expand its political and economic role in the post-Assad era.
08 July 2026
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Spanish PM Sanchez arrives in Ankara for NATO summit
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez touched down at Ankara's Esenboga Airport on Tuesday to attend the 36th NATO Heads of State and Government Summit, joining leaders from across the 32-member alliance to discuss Europe's defense capacity, military modernization, and continued support for Ukraine.
08 July 2026
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Ukraine, Netherlands ink defense deal as NATO summit opens in Ankara
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten signed a defense cooperation agreement in Ankara on Tuesday as the 36th NATO summit began, with Zelenskyy also holding bilateral talks with Allied leaders to secure additional military support.
08 July 2026
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Roketsan chief says Türkiye can rapidly meet Europe's defense needs
Roketsan CEO Murat Ikinci said Türkiye's existing defense supply chain could rapidly meet Europe's needs through cooperation with major companies, noting that the NATO summit in Ankara offers major opportunities for joint production and technology transfer.
08 July 2026
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French appeals court clears Le Pen for 2027 presidential election
The Paris Court of Appeal on Tuesday shortened National Rally leader Marine Le Pen's ineligibility ban to 45 months with 30 suspended, clearing the way for her to run in the 2027 presidential election while serving her prison sentence under electronic monitoring for misuse of European Parliament funds.
07 July 2026
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Zelenskyy urges faster European air defense production at NATO summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told NATO allies gathered in Ankara on Tuesday that Ukraine has become a source of extraordinary defensive capability for the alliance, urging Europe to accelerate the mass production of anti-ballistic systems and speed up deliveries to protect critical infrastructure.
07 July 2026
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Syria, France sign deal on return of Rifaat al-Assad assets
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani and his French counterpart Jean-Noel Barrot signed the declaration at the Presidential Palace in Damascus during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit, marking a step toward recovering funds allegedly embezzled by the late uncle of former ruler Bashar al-Assad.
07 July 2026
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NATO allies to pledge $160B for Ukraine, Germany says
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said Tuesday that NATO allies are preparing to pledge €140 billion ($160 billion) in support of Ukraine for 2026 and the coming year, describing the commitment as a strong signal to Moscow ahead of the alliance's upcoming summit in Ankara, Türkiye.
07 July 2026
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French President Macron meets al-Sharaa in Damascus
French President Emmanuel Macron met with his Syrian counterpart Ahmad al-Sharaa at the Presidential Palace in Damascus on Tuesday, marking the first visit by a Western leader since the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024 as Paris seeks to deepen political and economic ties.
07 July 2026
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