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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 · Jul 7

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 · Jul 7

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.

Euronews · Jul 7

'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 · Jul 7

Europe Today: NATO summit opens in Ankara under Trump pressure to boost defence spending

NATO leaders are gathering for a two-day summit in Ankara under pressure from Trump to increase defence spending. In France, Marine Le Pen will find out today whether she can run for the French presidency next year as a Paris appeals court decides whether to uphold her embezzlement conviction.

Euronews · Jul 7

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow launches third round of strikes in a week on Kyiv as Zelensky renews Nato bid

Attacks come as Zelensky prepares to meet Donald Trump at Nato summit in Turkey today

The Independent UK · Jul 7

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…

The Economic Times · Jul 7

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…

France 24 · Jul 7

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.

Bangkok Post · Jul 7

Starmer to rally European allies at Nato summit amid concerns over US stance

Outgoing PM will stress British commitment to defence spending at meeting in Ankara to counter Trump rebukes

The Guardian - UK · Jul 6