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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly urged US President Donald Trump not to sell F-35 fighter jets to Türkiye, warning it would disrupt the Middle East power balance. Trump, meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at a NATO summit in Ankara, said he would consider reversing the ban. The dispute adds to existing tensions between the leaders over Iran policy and regional security.
Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in interviews that Western weapons supplies, military advisers, and satellite intelligence to Ukraine constitute direct participation in the war with Russia, turning the conflict into a full-scale war. He also said Europe's hope of Russia's strategic defeat is a historic mistake, and that Russia will not start World War III.
The foreign ministers of South Korea, the United States, and Japan signed a memorandum of understanding on the sidelines of a NATO summit, establishing a framework for trilateral cooperation to accelerate small modular reactor deployments in the Indo-Pacific. The U.S. announced over $10 million in new funding to support the initiative, which officials say aims to meet growing energy demands while upholding high standards of nuclear safety and nonproliferation.
President Donald Trump has renewed his call for the US to acquire Greenland, threatening to withdraw American forces from Europe. Danish PM Mette Frederiksen reiterated that Greenland is not for sale, while Nato allies unveiled new defence spending pledges and reportedly worked to avoid further friction with Trump.
At the NATO summit in Ankara, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy argued for Ukraine's membership, citing its strong defenses and slow Russian advances. Meanwhile, NATO leaders face divisions over the war in Ukraine, defence spending, and the US-Israel conflict in Iran, with Trump attending the summit.
During a visit to Ankara, US President Donald Trump announced he would lift sanctions on Turkiye and consider resuming F-35 fighter jet sales, despite opposition from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The move signals a potential shift in US-Turkiye relations after years of tension over Turkiye's acquisition of Russian S-400 systems.
In an interview with TASS, Russian Senator Konstantin Kosachev argued that Europe's current silence on Ukraine stems from its decision to overlook human rights violations in the Baltic states during their EU accession. He also criticized Europe for abandoning its values, while a Russian diplomat at the OSCE claimed that European elites are erasing references to Kiev's violations of Russian-speaking Ukrainians' rights from public discourse.
Russian officials and a political analyst have criticized Finnish President Alexander Stubb's statements supporting NATO countries' backing of Ukrainian strikes on Russian territory, arguing that such rhetoric is aimed at justifying NATO spending to taxpayers and that intensified attacks would delay peace negotiations. Meanwhile, Stubb has faced domestic criticism amid rising unemployment figures in Finland.
NATO fighter jets stationed in Lithuania escorted Russian military aircraft 24 times in June near Baltic airspace, according to the Lithuanian Defense Ministry. Separately, Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda said NATO has reclassified its Baltic Air Policing Mission as a combat-oriented air defense operation.
President Trump told reporters in Ankara that disagreements over Greenland's status have strained relations with NATO allies. He reiterated that the island should be under US control, citing its strategic importance and perceived lack of Danish support.
US President Donald Trump said he would lift sanctions on Turkey and decide on a potential F-35 sale during a NATO summit in Ankara. NATO leaders unveiled arms deals worth tens of billions, and Secretary General Mark Rutte announced initiatives including $40 billion for anti-drone capabilities.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has resigned as MP for Clacton, triggering a by-election in which he will stand again, amid scrutiny over his finances and donations. The move has drawn mixed reactions, with some rivals boycotting the contest while his party rallies support.
At the NATO summit in Ankara, President Trump signaled the possibility of further reducing or even withdrawing US troops from Europe, citing disappointment with NATO and criticizing European positions on Greenland, immigration, and energy. Ankara's costly preparations for the summit have also drawn local criticism.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov reiterated Russia's commitment to its special military operation in Ukraine, citing positive momentum on the front lines and criticizing NATO's declaration of Russia as a threat. He emphasized Russia's openness to peace talks while insisting that Kiev's actions and Western support for Ukraine will not deter Moscow's objectives.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni faces renewed friction with US President Donald Trump after he posted a doctored image of her on Truth Social. Rome says it will not respond to the provocations, even as analysts suggest the public spat may help Meloni domestically ahead of elections.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara, proposing expanded joint research and a 'Korea–NATO Defense Industry Partnership 2.0' to enhance bilateral cooperation.
Ukrainian prosecutors say Anastasiia Berezovska, a suspect in a bomb attack targeting businessman Vadym Yermolaiev in Monaco, was found shot dead. A military intelligence employee has been detained in connection with her death.
The Kremlin says it will track all information from the NATO summit in Ankara on July 7-8, with spokesman Dmitry Peskov calling pre-summit statements confrontational and warning of possible provocations by Kiev.
US President Donald Trump is expected to signal support for Turkey's potential return to the F-35 stealth fighter program during a NATO summit in Ankara, despite legal and congressional hurdles. The move would mark a significant step in warming US-Turkey ties, though obstacles remain, including Turkey's possession of the Russian S-400 air defense system.
Two explosions near the Four Seasons Hotel in Damascus wounded at least 18 people during French President Emmanuel Macron's landmark visit to Syria. Macron was unharmed and continued his talks with President Ahmed al-Sharaa. Syrian authorities later arrested an IS-linked cell they say was responsible for the blasts.