UK Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis aims to publish the delayed Defence Investment Plan (Dip) before the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara. Indications suggest he has secured around £1 billion more than his predecessor, John Healey, though final Treasury negotiations are ongoing. The plan covers major capital programs for the next decade.
Turkish security forces arrested 209 individuals suspected of links to ISIS and the DHKP-C, with 241 arrest warrants issued. The operation precedes the NATO summit in Ankara on July 7-8, for which the government is implementing heightened security measures, including banning public demonstrations and restricting access to key areas.
The UK's long-awaited defence investment plan will be published before the July Nato summit, Downing Street confirmed, despite the prime minister's resignation. The plan faces potential revision by the next leader, with current ministers expressing concerns about its adequacy.
Czech President Petr Pavel has filed a lawsuit against the government challenging Prime Minister Andrej Babiš's decision to exclude him from the NATO summit delegation in Ankara. Pavel argues this limits his constitutional role, while Babiš cites the summit's different focus on military spending cuts.
Keir Starmer's final policy pushes on defense and EU relations face uncertainty as he prepares to step down. Andy Burnham is the likely successor, with a short window for Starmer to make his mark before handing over power.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky will not participate in the main plenary session of the NATO summit in Ankara on July 7-8. Zelensky is expected to attend events on the sidelines, similar to last year's summit.
NATO chief Mark Rutte stated that European allies and Canada are committed to replacing most U.S. military assets being withdrawn from the alliance's pool. The U.S. decision, effective immediately, means these capabilities will no longer be part of NATO war plans.
UK Defence Secretary John Healey resigned over a delayed Defense Investment Plan, citing a mismatch between national defense ambitions and allocated spending. The plan falls short of NATO targets, causing concern among allies and the defense industry.
John Healey resigned as UK Defence Secretary due to a funding dispute with the Treasury over the Defence Investment Plan (Dip). The offered funds were deemed insufficient to meet NATO spending targets and key project commitments, including the Aukus submarine program.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced that Italy will present its commitment to invest 2.8% of its GDP in defense and security at the upcoming NATO summit. She noted a 0.71% increase, largely due to domestic security spending.
President Trump announced on his social media platform, Truth Social, that he will attend the G7 summit in France in late June. Secretary of State Rubio also confirmed Trump's participation in the NATO summit in Turkey in July, easing concerns among allies.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed that President Donald Trump will attend the NATO summit in Turkey in July, easing concerns about his participation. Trump has expressed frustration with the alliance over its perceived lack of support in the conflict with Iran.
ABD Dışişleri Bakanı Marco Rubio, Başkan Donald Trump'ın 7-8 Temmuz'da Ankara'da düzenlenecek NATO Zirvesi'ne devlet başkanı olarak katılacağını açıkladı. Dışişleri Bakanı Hakan Fidan da daha önce Trump'ın katılım planını teyit etmişti.
Foreign Minister Fidan stated that US President Trump plans to attend the NATO Ankara Summit. He also emphasized the US's continued commitment to NATO, despite political rhetoric, and highlighted Turkey's support for US-Iran negotiations, while expressing concerns about Israeli actions in Lebanon.
Foreign Minister Fidan stated that US President Trump plans to attend the NATO summit in Ankara on July 7-8. Fidan also noted that the US is pressuring allies to increase defense spending and that Europeans have begun to raise their defense budgets in response.
Turkey's Minister Çiftçi announced a security meeting was held to prepare for the 36th NATO Summit in Ankara on July 7-8. The meeting discussed security measures for the summit, which will be attended by NATO heads of state, with comprehensive presentations made by the General Directorate of Security and the Gendarmerie General Command.
Turkey's Interior Minister Mustafa Çiftçi announced that a security meeting was held at the ministry ahead of the 36th NATO Summit in Ankara on July 7-8. The meeting discussed security measures for the summit, which will be attended by NATO heads of state.
ABD Dışişleri Bakanı Marco Rubio, Temmuz ayındaki NATO Zirvesi'nin, ABD Başkanı Trump'ın ittifaka yönelik hayal kırıklığını ele alacağı kritik bir toplantı olacağını belirtti. Konunun liderler düzeyinde görüşüleceğini ifade etti.
GLOBSEC forum in Prague discusses growing drone incursions in Baltics, questions over US commitment to European security ahead of NATO summit in Ankara, and changes in Ukraine war. Interviews with Finland's Defense Ministry permanent secretary and Serbia's speaker of parliament.
Czech PM Andrej Babiš and President Petr Pavel are in a dispute over who will represent the Czech Republic at the NATO summit in Turkey. Pavel, who has attended previous summits, insists on his right to represent the state, while Babiš argues against presidential participation in the official government delegation, citing constitutional and protocol concerns.
President Erdoğan highlighted the critical importance of the upcoming NATO Leaders Summit in Ankara on July 7-8, emphasizing the need for fair burden-sharing and cooperation in a changing world. He also stated that Turkey is a significant opportunity for the European Union.
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is also set to visit Greece, perhaps around the time of a NATO summit in Turkey in July.
