NATO Allies Will Try to Show Trump They Are Paying Up for Defense

Some are making significant progress on raising their military spending. A few are pushing boundaries in finding ways to try to meet their targets.

By Lara Jakes

It’s a Different, More Confident Zelenskyy Coming to NATO This Year - Bloomberg.com

It’s a Different, More Confident Zelenskyy Coming to NATO This Year  Bloomberg.com

Nato opens its cheque books in bid to keep Trump engaged

Also in this newsletter: Poland joins UK-led push for joint European defence procurement

As US disengages from NATO, Europe's militaries ramp up scattered and unsynchronized

In Ankara on July 7 and 8, European leaders from NATO want to show that they can cope with reduced US involvement and boost their defense capabilities to respond to any attack. While efforts are now underway, Europe is still struggling to coordinate them.

Europe braces for a Russian provocation

Where is the de-escalation button?

By David Ignatius

Nato summit begins with focus on defence spending as Zelenskyy and Trump due to meet - Europe live

Meeting of 32 member states comes at crucial time for alliance after tensions with US over Iran and Greenland in Washington There are growing concerns in Europe that the US defence industrial base is no longer providing the weapons pledged to Nato allies with US stockpiles depleted owing to the conflicts in Ukraine and Iran, leaving allies to consider new avenues to arm and defend themselves. Continue reading...

By Jakub Krupa

Ukraine to press NATO for anti-ballistic air defense after latest Russian attacks

Ukraine pushes allies in NATO for anti-ballistic air defense after the latest major Russian attacks kill more than 20 in Kyiv and surrounding area.

By Joanna Kakissis

Trump arrives at NATO summit as Iran rift looms above alliance talks

Trump arrives at the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, frustrated with allies who denied military bases and overflight rights during Operation Epic Fury against Iran.

NATO’s Turkiye summit live: Trump, leaders to meet in Ankara

Defence spending and support for Ukraine's military needs are expected to top the agenda of summit in Turkish capital.

Ukrainian drones hit Russia’s largest oil refinery as Zelenskyy says Siberia now ‘within reach’

The attack underscores Kyiv's enhanced long-range drone capabilities and comes on the eve of a crucial NATO summit.

Zelenskyy arrives at NATO summit in Ankara

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Ankara on Tuesday for the NATO summit.

By Sergiy Sydorenko,Iryna Kutielieva,Oleksandr Shumilin

NATO heads to Turkey hoping to avoid a Trump blow-up

European leaders, including Prime Minister Mark Carney, arrive at the NATO summit walking a political tightrope — careful not to provoke U.S. President Donald Trump abroad while avoiding the appearance of yielding to him at home. As Washington signals a reduced military commitment to Europe, allies fear the greatest threat to NATO may come from inside the alliance.

NATO summit: Allies in Ankara for talks, defense deals

The leaders of NATO's 32 member states are holding two days of talks in the Turkish capital. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said the summit aims to ensure the military alliance "continues to deliver." DW has more.

Trump casts Democrats as red 'menace' with McCarthyist rhetoric ahead of US midterms

The US midterm election campaign is gaining momentum, and US President Donald Trump is reviving Cold War era rhetoric to peg the Democratic Party as extremists and a red "menace".

By FRANCE 24

Trump boasts US military ‘never been stronger’ and war department ‘never hotter’ as he joins Nato summit

A bombastic Donald Trump talks up American might ahead of meeting with fellow alliance leaders in Turkey, despite reports suggesting Iran war left weapons stockpile heavily depleted

By Joe Sommerlad

Donald Trump may allow Turkey back into F-35 fighter jet programme: Report

US President Trump may allow Turkey back into the F-35 fighter jet program. This potential breakthrough follows Turkey's removal after buying Russian air defense systems. Israel's Prime Minister opposes this move, citing regional stability concerns. The development occurs as NATO leaders gather for a summit in Ankara. Defense spending and alliance security will dominate the important NATO discussions.

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After Russia steps up attack, Zelenskyy pins hopes on NATO for air defence support

22 killed as Russia launches fresh missiles, drone attacks on Ukraine

Russia unleashed waves of missiles and drones at Ukraine early Monday, killing at least 22 people that exposed widening gaps in the country’s air defenses.

Ukraine plans new drone deals at NATO summit - Zelensky

Follow live updates as NATO allies including the US gather for a two-day summit in Ankara in Turkey.

Meloni won’t bite: Italy refuses to feed Trump’s troll habit

Italy will stop responding to President Donald Trump’s provocative remarks, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said in an interview on Tuesday, as NATO leaders prepared to meet in Turkey. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni last month accused Trump of fabricating a story about her after the U.S. president told an Italian TV channel that she had “begged” […]

Twenty killed as Russian missiles find weakness in Kyiv defences

By Valentyn Ogirenko and Vladyslav Smilianets

NATO summit showcases arms deals in push to win over Trump

NATO set to face ultimate reckoning at summit in Ankara

Turkish foreign minister says Ankara summit will help shape NATO's future

Hakan Fidan says summit will address evolving security threats, defence cooperation, alliance adaptation

By Anadolu Agency

Ankara summit: NATO’s make-or-break moment

After a 22-year hiatus, the leaders of NATO member states are once again convening in Türkiye. The Ankara summit is poised to be one of the most critical turning points in NATO’s 7...

Zelensky Touts "Battle In The Sky" As Key To Winning Asymmetric Fight With Russia

Zelensky Touts "Battle In The Sky" As Key To Winning Asymmetric Fight With Russia Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that the decisive phase of Russia's invasion of Ukraine has shifted from land and sea to the air, making the battle in the sky the determining factor of the war - at a moment Russia has begun to experience a fuel shortage crisis in many locales due to vital energy infrastructure having been struck again and again by inbound suicide drones. Speaking ...

By Tyler Durden

Sikorski responds to Russian statements about possible provocations in Poland

Despite the Kremlin's denial of media reports suggesting that Russia is planning hostile actions against Poland, Moscow's statements may be deceptive, as the Kremlin used similar rhetoric before launching its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Estonia spends €769 per person on national defense in 2025

Estonia ranked fourth in defense spending as a share of GDP, at 3.42 percent, behind Poland, Lithuania and Latvia, according to an overview compiled by Finnish public broadcaster Yle.

NATO’s Critical Summit begins: The obstacles to Turkey’s F-35 ambitions and Greece’s reliability advantage

With F-35 fighter jets, U.S.-Turkey relations, and defense spending at the center of discussions, the NATO Summit is taking place as Greece seeks to showcase its reliability and military readiness within the Alliance. Meanwhile, The New York Times reports that Donald Trump is preparing a "gift" for Recep Tayyip Erdoğan by supporting Turkey's return to the F-35 program The post NATO’s Critical Summit begins: The obstacles to Turkey’s F-35 ambitions and Greece’s reliability advantage appeared f...

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NATO unveils major air defence projects, Finland on board

NATO launched a series of multinational defence projects in Ankara on Tuesday, with Finland taking part in several of the alliance's largest air capability programmes. The announcements came hours before United States President Donald Trump arrived for the alliance summit, where European allies face renewed pressure to increase defence spending and assume a larger share of responsibility for Europe's security.