Donald Trump secretly departed Turkey for Britain on a military flight hidden in a catering container due to an Iranian assassination threat, while an older Air Force One served as a decoy, according to reports.
Donald Trump secretly swapped Air Force One for a military aircraft while leaving a NATO summit in Turkey last month following a credible Iranian missile threat, US media report.
Kyiv suffered ballistic missile attacks, killing 10 and injuring 22, while Donald Trump expressed reluctance on licensing Patriot missile production to Ukraine. President Zelenskyy also urged Trump to facilitate Starlink use for strikes inside Russia. Separately, Ukrainians protested the ouster of the defense minister, and Black Sea grain exports faced threats from drone attacks.
Kyiv suffered ballistic missile attacks, killing nine and wounding 23 across five districts. Meanwhile, Donald Trump retreated from a promise to let Ukraine produce Patriot interceptors, and Volodymyr Zelenskyy sought his help to secure Elon Musk's Starlink for strikes inside Russia.
NATO's recent summit focused on securing US commitment amid Donald Trump's unpredictable stance. European nations are increasing defense spending to build independent capabilities, while Russia's military is expected to emerge stronger post-Ukraine conflict. Planners must prepare for potential US troop withdrawals and a shifting security landscape.
Ukraine's Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko resigned Sunday, with reports suggesting she will become Kyiv's ambassador to the US. President Zelenskyy announced broader changes in law enforcement and a "political strategy" shift. Meanwhile, a Ukrainian drone attack hit Russia's Syzran oil refinery, killing one, and Russia suspended shipping in the Sea of Azov due to drone activity.
Viktor Medvedchuk, former leader of a banned Ukrainian party, stated that remarks by Vladimir Zelensky at the NATO summit, allegedly about eliminating 30,000 Russians monthly and met with applause, signify Europe's return to Nazism and political cannibalism. Medvedchuk also claimed European support for Zelensky legitimizes terrorism and warned of Europe's destruction as a safe haven.
The US is poised to lift sanctions on Turkey, imposed after Ankara's 2019 purchase of Russian air defense systems. President Trump cited a desire not to sanction allies and expressed good chemistry with President Erdogan, suggesting a potential deal involving Turkey transferring its S-400 systems to a third country for F-35 aircraft.
The Global Peace Index reveals a world becoming less peaceful, with AI enabling faster, cheaper, and more lethal warfare. Conflicts are increasing, and military spending is at a record high, with AI predicted to worsen global instability.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that China directly warned Russia against using nuclear weapons in response to Ukrainian strikes. He learned of Beijing's intervention from European leaders at a NATO summit and also discussed it with U.S. President Donald Trump.
The NATO summit saw a dramatic shift from confrontation to alliance, while semiconductor stocks recovered after initial disappointment. Ukraine's drone attacks on Russian energy infrastructure are impacting the war and NATO's investment strategy.
The NATO Summit revealed strains in the Europe-U.S. relationship, with President Trump expressing disappointment over lack of support regarding Iran. Meanwhile, SK Hynix plans a U.S. listing and Goldman Sachs secured $70 billion in retirement asset management deals.
Ukraine and the US have reached a political agreement on licenses for the production of PAC-3 Patriot interceptors. President Zelensky called the Nato summit "productive" and noted key missile supplies would arrive soon. Ukraine also struck 12 Russian tankers in the Sea of Azov.
Viktor Medvedchuk claims Zelensky's special services bombed Monaco to silence oligarch Vadim Yermolayev, who planned to expose Kiev's corruption schemes at the European Parliament ahead of the NATO summit.
Türkiye hosted NATO's 36th summit, transforming its image from complicated partner to indispensable host. President Erdogan's personal rapport with US President Trump was key, securing Trump's attendance and leading to significant diplomatic outcomes, including the potential lifting of US sanctions on Türkiye and discussions on F-35 jets.
El presidente turco, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, obsequió a los líderes de la OTAN en una cumbre con pistolas serigrafiadas con sus nombres y seis balas. Varios líderes han optado por dejar las armas en Turquía o depositarlas en sus embajadas, citando estrictos controles de armas en sus países.
NATO leaders are questioning the value of annual summits, especially with Donald Trump as U.S. president. The recent Ankara summit yielded a vague declaration and no major decisions, leading many to believe occasional meetings are more effective. Europe must now prepare for greater defense responsibilities as the U.S. becomes a less reliable ally.
NATO's Ankara summit concluded with leaders agreeing to increase defense spending and aid for Ukraine. However, US President Trump criticized allies over spending, imposed a trade embargo on Spain, and threatened Greenland, revealing fissures within the alliance despite his claims of "tremendous success" and "unity."
Tổng thống Mỹ Donald Trump thể hiện chiến thuật đàm phán "vừa đấm vừa xoa" tại hội nghị thượng đỉnh NATO ở Ankara, gây sức ép với các đồng minh về chi phí quốc phòng và chia sẻ gánh nặng, sau đó đưa ra thông điệp hòa giải, khiến liên minh kết thúc với sự đoàn kết được tái khẳng định.
El presidente turco, Erdogan, obsequió revólveres personalizados a líderes de la OTAN en Ankara. Algunos dirigentes, como los de Reino Unido, Canadá y Bélgica, han tenido que entregar las armas a las autoridades por leyes de control de armas, mientras que España y la UE planean su inutilización o donación a museos.
Turkish President Erdogan presented personalized revolvers with live ammunition to world leaders at the NATO summit in Ankara. The engraved guns, accompanied by bullets and cleaning kits, were given to figures like Keir Starmer and Ursula von der Leyen. Some leaders plan to decommission the firearms before bringing them home.
Russia's Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik stated that NATO's Ankara summit aimed to provoke a confrontation between the US and Russia, thereby preventing US President Trump from fracturing the alliance. The summit, held July 7-8, saw NATO countries pledge €70 billion for Ukraine in 2026 and 2027, but omitted a commitment to Ukraine's membership.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte lauded U.S. President Donald Trump for increased defense spending, calling it a "huge win" for the alliance. This comes amidst Trump's threats to allies like Spain and Denmark over defense contributions and territorial disputes.
The US has entered a new phase of bombing Iran, striking 170 targets after Iran attacked commercial vessels. This escalation follows the collapse of a US-Iran memorandum of understanding, rooted in decades of distrust and the fragility of US sanctions relief promises.
