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NATO allies reaffirm “ironclad” Article 5 defense
Filed: Jul 08, 2026 at 1:07 PM ET
Summary: NATO leaders in Ankara issued a declaration reaffirming collective defense under Article 5 despite Trump threats.
WHO: NATO heads of state and government
WHAT: Issued a declaration reaffirming collective defense commitment under Article 5
WHEN: Jul 08, 2026 at 9:42 AM ET
WHERE: Turkey
WHY: To reaffirm collective defense under Article 5 of the Washington Treaty amid U.S. President Donald Trump’s warnings not to help Europe.
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