NATO summit
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Axios claims:
Trump was furious over Netanyahu's criticism of Turkey's possible return to the F-35 program
Service Turkey - The Axios news agency, citing American and Israeli officials, claimed that Donald Trump was extremely angry over Benjamin Netanyahu's statements opposing the possibility of Turkey's return to the F-35 fighter jet program and believes that the Israeli Prime Minister has no right to comment on the matter.
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Devlet Bahçeli:
Turkey's position is not Europe's waiting room, it is Europe's decision-making table
Service Turkey - Emphasizing the increase in Ankara's strategic position in NATO and regional security equations, the head of the Turkish National Movement Party (MHP) said that Turkey is no longer a country that is kept in the "waiting room" of the European Union, but rather should be in a position where strategic decisions of Europe and the world are made.
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"Peace and Democratic Society" Process on the Agenda of the Turkish Cabinet Meeting
TURKEY SERVICE - The Turkish Cabinet will meet today under the chairmanship of Recep Tayyip Erdogan. In this meeting, in addition to reviewing the results of the NATO summit, Ankara-Washington relations, regional developments and economic issues, the "Peace and Democratic Society" process and its steps forward will also be on the agenda.
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Erdogan:
Turkey Will Continue Efforts to Cooperate with NATO Allies
Turkey Service – In a message regarding the 36th NATO summit hosted by Ankara, the Turkish President described the gathering as an opportunity to address security and defense issues as well as regional developments.
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Erdogan:
Turkey Has the Right to Purchase or Produce the Weapons of Its Choice
Turkey Desk – Following the NATO summit, Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated that the alliance should not be merely a collection of mutually dependent nations, but rather a coalition of allies that strengthen one another's capabilities. He also emphasized Turkey's role within NATO and addressed issues regarding the defense industry, the war in Ukraine, Gaza, relations with the United States, and the F-35 program.
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Macron Runs Along Iran Street
Turkey Desk – The French President, who has traveled to Ankara to attend the NATO summit, went for a morning run on Wednesday—prior to the start of official engagements—traversing Iran Street and continuing his workout in Seğmenler Park.
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Erdogan:
I Hope for a Positive Decision on F-35 Fighter Jets at the NATO Summit
Turkey Service – Following a meeting with Donald Trump, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed hope for a resolution to the F-35 fighter jet issue, stating that he expects a positive decision to be reached at the NATO summit. Trump also indicated that there is a possibility of lifting CAATSA sanctions against Turkey and that the matter of F-35 sales would be reviewed.
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Second Day of NATO Summit in Ankara
Turkey Desk – The second day of the 36th NATO summit in Ankara began with a meeting of the North Atlantic Council. Concurrently, the NATO Secretary General and a number of member-state leaders emphasized the necessity of bolstering defense capabilities, increasing military investment, and strengthening the alliance's cohesion.
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Protest march in Istanbul:
Turkey must immediately withdraw from NATO
Turkey Desk – The "No to NATO" coalition held a protest march in Istanbul to condemn the NATO summit in Ankara and the detention of activists prior to the event; calling for Turkey's immediate withdrawal from the alliance, the group demanded the closure of all NATO military bases in the country.
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Anti-NATO Youth Coalition:
Protests Against NATO Summit in Ankara to Continue
Turkey Desk – The "Anti-NATO Youth Coalition" held a protest rally in Izmir, voicing opposition to the NATO summit scheduled for July 7–8 in Ankara. The group announced that protests against the summit would continue and vowed to welcome NATO in Ankara "as it deserves."
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Trump and the NATO Summit: A Gift Cementing Erdogan’s Authority
World Desk – According to the U.S. Council on Foreign Relations, Trump’s overt support for Erdogan has undermined Western pressure on Ankara regarding democratic backsliding and—on the eve of the NATO summit—has transformed the Turkish president into an "indispensable" player in European security dynamics.
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Erdogan:
It is not possible to maintain the security of Europe without the participation of Türkiye
Turkish Service - At the NATO parliamentary meeting in Istanbul, the President of Turkey, emphasizing that the world is on the threshold of a geopolitical transformation, called for the strengthening of solidarity within NATO, the removal of restrictions on defense cooperation with Turkey, and Ankara's full participation in European security initiatives. He also emphasized the necessity of forming an independent Palestinian state, continuing efforts to stabilize the ceasefire between Iran and the United States, and Türkiye's role in solving regional crises.
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178 people who were detained before the NATO summit went to prison
Turkish Service - Ankara General Prosecutor's Office announced that among the 225 people who were arrested on the eve of the NATO summit, 178 people have been sent to prison by court order.
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Ankara will become a "red zone" on the eve of the NATO summit
Turkish Service - At the same time as the 36th NATO summit is held on July 7 and 8, Ankara will be subjected to unprecedented security measures; From the ban on gatherings to the deployment of 40,000 security forces and the imposition of restrictions at Esenbogha Airport.