2026 NATO summit: Ankara declaration reaffirms unity, collective defense, Ukraine support

Day 2 - Key developments

• NATO reaffirms alliance unity, collective defense in Ankara declaration
• Turkish President Erdogan calls for lifting defense cooperation restrictions among NATO allies
• US President Trump says memorandum of understanding with Iran to end war is 'over'
• Germany’s Merz says Ankara summit will bring ‘new spirit’ to NATO
• Doorstep remarks: NATO allies sharpen focus on Arctic, defense spending, Ukraine

Day 1 - Key developments

• Turkish President Erdogan says he expects 'favorable decision' on F-35 fighter jets from NATO summit
• Trump vows to lift CAATSA sanctions on Türkiye
• NATO unveils raft of multinational defense initiatives as summit opens with industry forum
• EU Commission chief says Türkiye one of NATO's 'largest' armed forces, plays 'important' role in alliance, EU ties
• Zelenskyy urges Europe to speed up air defense production at NATO summit in Ankara