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Trump targets Spain, NATO backs Ukraine: Is the alliance still united?

At a NATO summit in Ankara, members agreed to increase defense spending and provide further aid to Ukraine, reaffirming their commitment to mutual assistance.

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The story so far

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Open questions and key claims

At least 13 people were killed in the overnight strikes on Kyiv.

Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko
via The Guardian · Jul 2

Almost 90 people were injured in the overnight strikes on Kyiv.

Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko
via The Guardian · Jul 2

At least 20 sites were attacked overnight in Kyiv.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy
via The Guardian · Jul 2

The assault marked 'the most horrific night for Kyiv since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion.'

Andrii Melnyk (Ukraine’s ambassador to the United Nations)
via Fox News · Jul 2

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned Russia’s barrage and repeated a ceasefire call.

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres
via Al Jazeera · Jul 3

President Zelenskyy stated that the claim of Russian control over Kostiantynivka is 'just another Russian lie'.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
via Al Jazeera · Jul 5

Former U.S. Ambassador to NATO Kurt Volker discusses Trump's focus on increased defense spending from allies and challenges of promoting unity within NATO.

NATO chief demands allies present credible plans to reach defense spending targets.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte
via Associated Press · Jul 6
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Who and where

NATO organization Ankara location Ukraine location Kyiv location Volodymyr Zelenskyy person
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All coverage

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Wednesday, July 8, 2026 · 31

22:23New attacks raise questions about what comes next in the Iran war Associated Press22:08Nato summit delivers unity and billions in defence deals, Rutte says South China Morning Post20:58Nato chief tells BBC that Trump comments are like 'family argument' BBC News20:57Trump surprises Nato allies EU, Ukraine with arms deals as summit ends positively South China Morning Post19:06Five key takeaways from the NATO summit in Ankara Al Jazeera19:05Atmosphere in Iran remains highly charged after Ayatollah’s funeral and escalation of grievances with US The Guardian19:00Sabre-rattling to ‘tremendous love’: erratic Trump dominates final hours of Nato summit The Guardian18:52Trump says US ‘may take over Kharg Island’: Here’s what you need to know Al Jazeera18:51War on Gaza draws large crowds to Khamenei’s funeral in Iraq Al Jazeera18:38From menacing threats to comical misnomers: Donald Trump’s unlikely tale of love and darkness at Nato The Guardian18:27Trump says 'Iran lies and cheats' as IRGC emerges as dominant force in negotiations with US Fox News17:24NATO pledges 70 billion euros for Ukraine as Trump praises peace ‘progress’ Al Jazeera16:57Starmer says Trump wants to ‘stay in touch’ after he steps down The Guardian16:05Watch: Why is there a 'black cloud' over unity at the Nato summit? BBC News15:51Spain plays down Trump’s trade embargo threat, saying there is ‘no tension’ South China Morning Post14:56Khamenei's coffin carried through Shia shrines as ceremonies held in Iraq BBC News14:41IMF sees world economy growing just 3% this year amid Iran war South China Morning Post13:23IMF expects world economy to grow a sluggish 3% this year, weighed down by Iran war but helped by AI Associated Press13:09Nato leaders agree not to mention World Cup to Donald Trump to avoid irritating him The Guardian13:09Iran signals defiance as Trump fumes over Strait of Hormuz strikes Al Jazeera13:00IMF upgrades UK growth forecast as fears over impact of Iran war diminish The Guardian12:52Trump threatens Spain trade, demands US take over Greenland at NATO summit Al Jazeera12:49First Thing: Trump calls Iran’s leaders ‘scum’ and declares fragile ceasefire over The Guardian11:31Trump declares ceasefire with Iran over during angry broadside at Nato summit The Guardian08:53Donald Trump declares the ceasefire with Iran is ‘over’ South China Morning Post07:46Nato leaders meet in Turkey for summit after Trump renews calls for US to take over Greenland – Europe live The Guardian06:03Iran’s economy faces long road to recovery as fragile truce tested Al Jazeera05:57Nato allies announce £37bn for new missile project BBC News04:53Khamenei’s coffin arrives in Iraq as US strikes hit Iran Al Jazeera03:23The NATO summit was supposed to focus on defense spending. Trump’s strikes on Iran changed that Associated Press03:23Kuwait and Bahrain face incoming missiles after US strikes on Iran Associated Press

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 · 14

23:01Barrage of explosions rocks Kyiv after Ukraine says drones attacked Russia ‘shadow fleet’ South China Morning Post22:53Russian missiles strike Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, for third time in a week Al Jazeera20:08Trump lashes out at NATO as first day of summit wraps in Turkiye Al Jazeera18:56Trump looms large as Nato grapples with challenge of rearming Europe BBC News18:05Trump still ‘disappointed’ with Nato, says US should control Greenland as summit kicks off South China Morning Post17:42Trump renews call for US to take over Greenland as he arrives for Nato summit The Guardian13:34Nato summit faces tricky diplomacy with Trump over his defense spending demands | First Thing The Guardian11:45Key Democratic figures call on Graham Platner to ‘immediately’ withdraw from Senate race – US politics live The Guardian07:09NATO’s Turkiye summit live: Trump, leaders to meet in Ankara Al Jazeera06:12NATO summit begins in Turkiye’s Ankara: Who is attending, what is at stake? Al Jazeera04:00Nato braces for difficult summit as Trump puts pressure on spending The Guardian04:00Europe faces up to prospect US may be unable to arm Nato allies The Guardian02:07Zelensky to press Nato for air defence systems after intense Russian strikes BBC News01:53What to know about NATO’s summit in Turkey as America steps back from its defense of Europe Associated Press