Internet jumps on Trump after his gaffes at NATO meetings: ‘His brain is mush’ Democratic lawmakers mocked Trump for mistakenly calling Iran the ‘Islamic Republic of Japan’ The Independent UK · Jul 8
Freeland's Ukraine Ties Rekindle Debate over Loyalty, Sanctions and Diaspora Politics in Canada By championing ever-expanding sanctions on Russian oil and gas exports while simultaneously supporting a domestic policy environment that many investors viewed as increasingly restrictive, Freeland became a symbol of what industry leaders describe as a widening gap between geopolitical ambition and economic self-interest. International Business Times · Jul 8
Trump tempers fury with allies and ends 'tremendously successful' NATO summit on high note European leaders showcased their surging defence spending at the summit as they looked to convince Trump they're making good on a pledge to ramp up budgets and take more responsibility for their own security. Euronews · Jul 8
Trump gives Zelenskyy vague promise of licence to manufacture Patriot missiles Licence would be diplomatic coup for Kyiv but process of making munitions would likely be expensive, complex and long The Guardian - UK · Jul 8
From Sleepy Joe to Dozy Don: Trump converts Japan and morphs Zelensky to Putin The TOI correspondent from Washington: MAGA boss Donald Trump, who built an entire political brand around ridiculing rivals as mentally unfit, sleepy, or low-energy, is finding himself at the center of increasingly uncomfortable questions about his own verbal stumbles and bloopers that critics say indicates a steady cognitive decline. The Times of India · Jul 8
Trump says he will allow Ukraine to make its own Patriot missiles US President Donald Trump told his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines of the NATO summit Wednesday that the US would grant Ukraine a license to manufacture its own Patriot air-defence systems. Patriot interceptor missiles are the only tool in Kyiv's arsenal that can shoot down Russia's deadly ballistic… France 24 · Jul 8
Trump threatens to hit Iran ‘hard again tonight’ after declaring ceasefire over at Nato summit The US leader called the Iranian team ‘scum’ in an extraordinary tirade at the meeting in Ankara The Independent UK · Jul 8
Little clarity on Iran from Trump, but new help ahead for Ukraine Lawmakers and European officials hoping to get clarity on the U.S.-Iran conflict from President Donald Trump at a NATO summit likely left disappointed. During a Wednesday evening press conference in Ankara, Turkey, the first reporter to question him characterized the Iran standoff as a “strategic dead end for you” and… Roll Call · Jul 8
Canada Unleashes Major Air Defense Package for Ukraine as First Shipment Heads to Front Ukraine failed to stop all 29 Russian missiles. Canada responds with a major air defence package and $900 million in new military aid as Kyiv races to strengthen its skies. International Business Times UK · Jul 8
Trump lashes out at NATO allies over Greenland and Iran, targeting Spain United States President Donald Trump lashed out at NATO allies on Wednesday at the organisations's summit in Ankara, as the fallout from his war on Iran threatened to overshadow the gathering. Radio France Internationale · Jul 8
Trump Gives Ukraine Authorization To Develop a Key Weapon To Counter Russia's Attacks: 'We're Going To Give You a License' President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the U.S. will give Ukraine authorization to develop Patriot missiles in the country as it faces shortages of weapons capable of intercepting Russian missile strikes. International Business Times · Jul 8
US to give Ukraine licence to produce Patriot air-defence interceptors, Trump says Donald Trump said the US will grant Ukraine a licence to produce Patriot interceptors after more than six months of lobbying from Kyiv. Euronews · Jul 8
Trump says US to give Ukraine the right to make Patriot missiles US President Donald Trump met Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky at NATO's summit. Trump announced Washington would grant Kyiv a license to produce Patriot missiles. This move aims to address Ukraine's requests for more air defense systems. The agreement allows Ukraine to manufacture these crucial defensive weapons. Both leaders discussed ongoing security… The Economic Times · Jul 8
Trump on Iran: US will probably hit them again Wednesday night US President Donald Trump warned that the United States is likely to launch fresh strikes on Iran on Wednesday night, hours after calling off the ceasfire, saying Washington would "hit them hard." He made the remarks at the NATO summit in Ankara before meeting Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The Economic Times · Jul 8
France 24 · Jul 8 Trump tempers fury at NATO summit after lashing out at key allies in Ankara A key NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey ended on an unexpectedly warm note as US President Donald Trump backed down from his earlier public fury at Washington's military allies, who he had slated earlier in the day for having refused to support the US-Israeli war against Iran.
The Economic Times · Jul 8 Trump blasts NATO for rejecting his efforts to claim Greenland as leaders hold a summit in Turkey In a recent address, President Trump lambasted NATO allies for their approaches to Greenland and Iran, while also expressing frustration over the defense spending pledges from European nations. NATO Secretary-General Rutte confirmed that many member states are enhancing their defense investments. Furthermore, Ukraine's President Zelenskyy advocated for the country's accession…
Euronews · Jul 8 European Parliament condemns Zelenskyy for naming military unit after UPA heroes A resolution on Ukraine’s accession to the EU defines the choice as an “unnecessary and unprovoked escalation” by the Ukrainian president, reigniting Warsaw–Kyiv tensions.
Benzinga · Jul 8 Finland's President Says 'Ukraine Has Won' War Against Russia by Preserving Sovereignty— But Warns Kyiv Still Needs Air Defense Finnish President Alexander Stubb said on Tuesday that Ukraine has already won the war against Russia by preserving its independence, even as he warned NATO allies that Kyiv still urgently needs more air defense support.
Euronews · Jul 8 At least seven killed in fresh Russian strikes on Ukraine as NATO leaders meet in Turkey Russia has hit the Ukrainian capital with several large deadly attacks over the last week, killing more than 50 this month in a spate of ballistic missile and drone strikes.
Euronews · Jul 8 Newsletter: Something is rotten in the state of Turkey In today's newsletter: US President Donald Trump revives his annexationist rhetoric of the arctic island of Greenland, ambassadors in Brussels bristle over what to do about Serbia, and a letter about FIFA is making waves in the European Parliament.
Radio France Internationale · Jul 8 Greenland 'not for sale', Danish PM says at NATO summit Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said Wednesday that Greenland was "not for sale" following remarks by President Donald Trump suggesting the territory should be controlled by Washington and not Copenhagen.
France 24 · Jul 8 Trump hails NATO ‘unity’ as alliance members step up defence spending US President Donald Trump on Wednesday told reporters there had been "tremendous unity" at the NATO summit in Turkey, saying that member nations were making progress towards the military alliance’s target of spending 5% of GDP on defence. Read our liveblog to see how the day's events unfolded.
The Times of India · Jul 8 2 killed as Russia bombs Ukraine ahead of Zelenskyy-Trump Nato meet The latest assault came just a day after one of the deadliest Russian attacks on Kyiv in recent months claimed 30 lives. The renewed strikes underscored Moscow's continuing pressure on Ukraine even as Nato leaders prepared to discuss military support, regional security and the future course of the war. Ukraine's…
The Independent UK · Jul 8 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump permits Kyiv to make Patriot missiles as Moscow fumes at Nato Donald Trump is expected to meet with Vladimir Putin on Wednesday
France 24 · Jul 8 Ukraine's Zelensky signs defence deals with Denmark, Estonia and Netherlands Ukraine signed three new agreements with Denmark, Estonia and the Netherlands to share its battlefield-tested drone expertise, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday, as Kyiv seeks to strengthen defence cooperation with NATO allies amid continued Russian missile attacks.