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Andy Burnham, European leaders plan US trip to seek Patriot missiles for Ukraine - report

The leaders of Britain and France pledged to provide Ukraine with stronger military support, including access to classified technology and faster deliveries of air defense missiles.

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham interacts with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, during their visit to Portsmouth Naval Base to meet UK and Ukrainian troops, July 27, 2026.
Syria's Ahmed al-Sharaa and Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan arrive for a joint press conference at the Presidential Palace in Ankara, Turkey, February 4, 2025

Israel must stop Erdogan’s military expansion before Turkey reaches its borders - opinion

Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, August 17, 2026.

NATO members discuss Strait of Hormuz options without alliance involvement

A Turkish flag waves atop the Turkish embassy as an Israeli flag is seen nearby, in Tel Aviv, Israel, June 26, 2016

Diplomacy becomes essential national security tool to combat Turkey's growing strength- editorial


Turkey's detention of anti-NATO protesters raises questions ahead of summit - explainer

The arrests came just before the July 7-8 NATO summit, which is bringing leaders from all 32 member states to Ankara, including President Donald Trump.

A NATO flag flies at the NATO headquarters in Brussels on September 12, 2025.

Turkey’s neo-Ottoman ambitions: Erdogan, Hamas, and threats to Israel - opinion

Last week, we learned from US Vice President JD Vance that the Trump Administration considers Turkey eligible to receive F-35 fighter jets. It is reviewing how Turkey can legally get the fighter jets

Syria's newly appointed president for a transitional phase Ahmed al-Shaara meets with Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the Presidential Palace in Ankara, Turkey, February 4, 2025.

Trump says 'restraining order needed' against Meloni in social media post ahead of NATO summit

Last month, Meloni accused Trump of fabricating a story about her after the US president told an Italian TV channel that she had "begged" him to take a photo with her at a G7 summit in France.

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump speaks to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, June 17, 2026.

France softens stance on selling Franco-Italian air-defense system to Turkey, sources say

France's foreign ministry declined to comment and referred to the French presidency, as did the defense ministry. Turkey's foreign ministry did not respond to requests for comment.

The Eurosam SAMP/T vertical launcher is displayed at the 55th International Paris Airshow at Le Bourget Airport near Paris, France, June 18, 2025.

British aircraft carrier approached by Russian plane in Norwegian Sea, UK Defense Ministry says

"The Bear-F...dropped a large number of sonobuoys in close proximity to the carrier," the UK Defense Ministry said in a statement, referring to devices which are used to detect and track submarines.

A British Royal Navy F-35B fighter aircraft on board HMS Prince of Wales in the Norwegian Sea, July 2, 2026.

Twice in one week: Russian missile, drone attack kills 12 in Kyiv days before NATO summit

Ukraine has repeatedly said it is short of interceptors for its Patriot defense system, the only effective weapon for shooting down incoming ballistic missiles.

Cars and private garages of residents burn after Russian missile and drone strikes, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, July 6, 2026.

'Murderer NATO': Over 100 anti-NATO protesters detained in Turkey ahead of Ankara summit

Footage showed flag-waving protesters chanting slogans including "Murderer NATO, get out of the country" and "No passage to NATO," as riot police intervened using tear gas to disperse crowds.

Protestors hold signs and wave flags during an anti-NATO demonstration in Istanbul, ahead of a NATO summit, on July 5, 2026.

Trump to meet leaders of Ukraine, Syria alongside NATO summit

A senior US official who briefed reporters on condition of anonymity about the trip said Trump will meet with Zelensky on Wednesday to discuss "how we can end the war."

US President Donald Trump meets Syrian counterpart Ahmed al-Sharaa in the White House, Washington, DC, November 10, 2025

Trump, do not bet on Syria's leader al-Sharaa to dismantle Hezbollah - opinion

Using Syria’s new government against Hezbollah could shift the balance of power in ways Israel may later regret.

US President Donald Trump meets Syrian counterpart Ahmed al-Sharaa in the White House, Washington, DC, November 10, 2025

Trump offers Putin assistance in finding solution to Ukraine-Russia war, Kremlin claims

Ushakov said Trump made the offer in the context of his participation next week at the NATO summit in Turkey.

U.S. President Donald Trump and Russia's President Vladimir Putin shake hands as they meet in Helsinki, Finland July 16, 2018