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Syria, France to sign agreements during Macron's Damascus visit
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa said France will contribute to infrastructure and financial sector development during Emmanuel Macron's visit to Damascus, marking the first trip by a Western leader to Syria since the Assad regime's ouster.
07 July 2026
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Zelenskyy urges NATO Ankara summit to avoid ‘hollow exercise’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday that he expects the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara to produce concrete security decisions rather than become a "hollow exercise," following overnight Russian strikes on Kyiv that killed 22 people and wounded nearly 90.
07 July 2026
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Canada picks Germany's TKMS for CAN$50B submarine fleet
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Monday that Ottawa has selected ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems for a contract worth up to CAN$50 billion to build 12 new submarines, citing the need to adapt to a changing security environment.
07 July 2026
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Erdoğan meets Bulgarian president Radev in Ankara
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a closed-door meeting with Bulgarian President Rumen Radev at the Presidential Complex in Ankara on the sidelines of the NATO summit. The two leaders discussed bilateral relations, regional developments, and cooperation in trade, energy, and defence.
06 July 2026
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NATO chief says Ankara summit to focus on delivery
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said Monday that the upcoming leaders' meeting in Ankara will focus on delivering commitments made at last year's Hague Summit, with discussions covering credible spending plans to ensure allies reach the 5% defense target and maintain robust support for Ukraine.
06 July 2026
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UK fighter jets intercept Russian aircraft near carrier in Norwegian Sea
The British Defense Ministry said on Monday that Royal Air Force F-35 jets intercepted a Russian maritime patrol aircraft that repeatedly approached the UK's flagship carrier HMS Prince of Wales during operations in the Norwegian Sea, describing the incident as unsafe and unprofessional conduct by Moscow.
06 July 2026
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Beijing rejects 'groundless' claims of Russian troop training
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning on Monday rejected allegations that Russian soldiers received training in China, calling such reports 'groundless' and 'fabricated' after Berlin summoned Beijing's ambassador over what German officials called 'deeply disturbing' claims.
06 July 2026
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Thousands evacuated as wildfire scorches 11,000 acres in southern France
A wildfire in France’s southern Pyrenees-Orientales department has burned over 4,600 hectares, forcing 10,000 residents to evacuate overnight. The blaze remains uncontrolled, with Interior Minister Laurent Nunez warning that weather conditions are deteriorating again.
06 July 2026
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Trump posts ‘restraining order needed’ jab at Meloni ahead of NATO summit
US President Donald Trump has escalated his public feud with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, posting a photo of their handshake with the caption “restraining order needed.” The post comes just days before the NATO summit in Ankara, where both leaders are expected to attend.
06 July 2026
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Türkiye to host NATO Summit after 22 years
Türkiye will host the 36th NATO Summit in Ankara this week for the first time in 22 years, bringing together leaders from 32 member states and Indo-Pacific partners in a high-stakes gathering focused on burden-sharing, defense cooperation, and the alliance's role in an era of strategic uncertainty.
05 July 2026
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Dutch defense chief says Türkiye's NATO role to grow as US scales back
Dutch Chief of Defense Gen. Onno Eichelsheim told Anadolu that Türkiye's importance within NATO will increase as the United States reduces its military footprint in Europe, adding that he was impressed by Turkish defense capabilities and sees strong potential for bilateral industrial cooperation ahead of the alliance's Ankara summit.
05 July 2026
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Lithuania hails Türkiye as key NATO ally with strong military
Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene praised Türkiye as an important NATO ally with strong military capabilities and strategic geographic position, highlighting Vilnius's appreciation for Ankara's contributions to Baltic security ahead of the alliance's summit in Ankara.
05 July 2026
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NATO summit in Ankara to address defense spending, Euro-Atlantic threats
Türkiye's Communications Director Burhanettin Duran said NATO leaders will convene in Ankara on July 7-8 to examine defense investment plans and Euro-Atlantic security challenges, as first lady Emine Erdogan will host a reception for visiting leaders and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan chairs the North Atlantic Council meeting the following day.
05 July 2026
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Trump tells Putin US ready to help end Ukraine war
The Kremlin said late Saturday that US President Donald Trump reaffirmed his readiness to facilitate an end to the war in Ukraine during a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, noting that the leaders also discussed the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara and efforts to de-escalate tensions with Iran.
05 July 2026
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Russia claims five settlements in eastern, northeastern Ukraine
Russia's Defense Ministry announced the capture of five settlements in the Donetsk and Kharkiv regions, while Ukrainian authorities reported repelling assaults near the contested village of Shyikivka on the Lyman front.
05 July 2026
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NATO envoys stress unity, solidarity ahead of Ankara summit
Ambassadors from Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Bulgaria and Latvia emphasized collective defense commitments and transatlantic cooperation ahead of the July 7-8 gathering in Ankara, where allies will address defense spending and regional security threats.
05 July 2026
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Türkiye central to NATO’s future security, says former German general
Retired Brigadier General Klaus Wittmann has told Anadolu that Türkiye is the “solid cornerstone” of NATO’s southeastern defence and a key Black Sea power. He said the Ankara summit will focus on military aid for Ukraine and increased defence spending, and downplayed the likelihood of US withdrawal from NATO.
04 July 2026
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France says NATO summit to focus on European security, Ukraine support
The Élysée Palace has announced that the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara will centre on European security, support for Ukraine, and the realignment of US-European efforts. A bilateral meeting between President Macron and President Erdoğan is expected on the sidelines.
04 July 2026
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EU commissioner: Türkiye’s reforms, disinflation key for resilience
European Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis has stated that Türkiye’s economic reform agenda and disinflation process are important for its resilience. He welcomed Türkiye’s application to join SEPA and noted that a Customs Union update requires unanimous EU member state backing.
03 July 2026
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