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NATO Summit Produces Joint Defense Pledge and U.S. Arms Decision for Ukraine
NATO leaders concluded their Ankara meeting on July 8 with a collective defense declaration. The United States approved Ukraine's purchase of Patriot missiles and will assist in their production.
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NATO leaders concluded their summit in Ankara on July 8 with a common declaration that restated commitment to collective defense among the 32 member states. U.S. President Donald Trump participated in the two-day meeting.
The United States permitted Ukraine to procure Patriot air missiles during the summit. The United States will help Ukraine produce the systems, according to statements following the meeting. Trump had earlier said the U.S. decided with Israel to attack Iran and that no Article 5 obligation applied because the attack was not on the United States.
Trump later described the summit as very successful and filled with tremendous love while praising the alliance's unity. Hours after stating that a ceasefire with Iran was over, he warned of more strikes but said any fighting would end quickly. He threatened additional military strikes against Iran and told reporters that the United States should control Greenland.
Euronews reported the summit details and related statements from the week.
