Trump lauds Erdogan, announces lifting sanctions as NATO summit begins
President Trump was greeted by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Ankara.
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President Trump was greeted by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Ankara. BFM - Economy - Enterprises - Defense "This would destroy the balance of forces": while Donald Trump envisages it, Benjamin Netanyahu opposes the sale of American F-35 aircraft to Turkey Published today at 7:18 pm Read in app The Israeli Prime Minister denounces the "aggressive aspirations of Turkey", while Donald Trump, visiting Ankara for the NATO summit, showed himself very close to Recep Tayyip Erdogan. "I was very disappointed by NATO and, frankly, if the summit had not taken place in Turkey, (...) it is possible that I would not have gone there," he said alongside his Turkish counterpart, in one of the many salons of the imposing palace he was built in Ankara.
Furthermore, The total value of these contracts exceeds $50 billion. Donald Trump praised on Tuesday Ankara the qualities of his "friend" Erdogan, while reserving his picks to European allies accused of not having responded present during the American offensive in Iran. In an attempt to prevent any further anger, NATO's leader announced on Tuesday several arms contracts, in the hope of convincing Donald Trump of the seriousness of the Europeans to strengthen their defence capabilities, as demanded by the United States.
In addition, Angrily against Europe, which he has accused for weeks of having dropped it during the war in Iran, however, the US President did not this time go beyond the criticisms he has been launching for weeks. "There is a sort of alchemy that works between us," the US President, referring to his Turkish counterpart, launched for more than two decades. Analysis Published on 7 July 2026 at 7:20pm Reading: 2 min Subscribers only Read in the app Police officers use their shields to prevent journalists from filming a group of anti-Otan protesters on 7 July 2026 in Ankara, Turkey.
Moreover, More than 200 arrests of journalists, activists and opponents have been recorded since Sunday in connection with the summit.
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President Trump was greeted by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Ankara.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesBFM - Economy - Enterprises - Defense "This would destroy the balance of forces": while Donald Trump envisages it, Benjamin Netanyahu opposes the sale of American F-35 aircraft to Turkey Published today at 7:18 pm Read in app The Israeli Prime Minister denounces the "aggressive aspirations of Turkey", while Donald Trump, visiting Ankara for the NATO summit, showed himself very close to Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
reliability moderate3/3 sources"I was very disappointed by NATO and, frankly, if the summit had not taken place in Turkey, (...) it is possible that I would not have gone there," he said alongside his Turkish counterpart, in one of the many salons of the imposing palace he was built in Ankara.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesThe total value of these contracts exceeds $50 billion.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesDonald Trump praised on Tuesday Ankara the qualities of his "friend" Erdogan, while reserving his picks to European allies accused of not having responded present during the American offensive in Iran.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesIn an attempt to prevent any further anger, NATO's leader announced on Tuesday several arms contracts, in the hope of convincing Donald Trump of the seriousness of the Europeans to strengthen their defence capabilities, as demanded by the United States.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesAngrily against Europe, which he has accused for weeks of having dropped it during the war in Iran, however, the US President did not this time go beyond the criticisms he has been launching for weeks.
reliability moderate2/2 sources"There is a sort of alchemy that works between us," the US President, referring to his Turkish counterpart, launched for more than two decades.
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Analysis Published on 7 July 2026 at 7:20pm Reading: 2 min Subscribers only Read in the app Police officers use their shields to prevent journalists from filming a group of anti-Otan protesters on 7 July 2026 in Ankara, Turkey.
according to La CroixMore than 200 arrests of journalists, activists and opponents have been recorded since Sunday in connection with the summit.
according to La CroixThe U.S. currently spends roughly 3% of its GDP on defense.
according to CBS News — LatestThe president has at times questioned the usefulness and viability of NATO, keeping members of the 32-country alliance on edge for what he might say next.
according to CBS News — LatestThe president even uttered a rare foreign-language greeting to the honor guard — translated to “hello, soldiers” — before passing costumed re-enactors showing off weapons and uniforms from Turkey’s long history.
according to New York Post"It's an excellent plane, by far the best, and it's definitely something we're going to look at," said the US President alongside Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
according to BFMTV — News 24/7Europeans intend to demonstrate, billions of dollars in support, that they are serious about building up their continent's defence
according to 7sur7Trump’s Motorcade Received a Horseback Escort to the Presidential Compound.
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"I was very disappointed by NATO and, frankly, if the summit had not taken place in Turkey, (...) I may not be there..
omitted byLeft sideCenterRight sidecovered byRight sidePublic / AgenciesAccording to an Alliance diplomat, the total value of these contracts exceeds $50 billion.
omitted byLeft sideCenterRight sidecovered byRight sidePublic / AgenciesDonald Trump rented on Tuesday in Ankara the qualities of his "friend" Erdogan, while reserving his spades to European allies accused of not..
omitted byLeft sideCenterRight sidecovered byRight sidePublic / AgenciesIn an attempt to prevent any further anger, the NATO leader announced Tuesday several arms contracts, in the hope of..
omitted byLeft sideCenterRight sidecovered byRight sidePublic / AgenciesAngrily against Europe, which he has accused for weeks of having dropped him during the war in Iran, the American president..
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