The NATO summit could be unpleasant for some member countries when the most powerful of them, the United States, is set to grade their defense efforts. I don't think we should expect a courtesy meeting, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) in an interview with TT in Ankara.
World politicsNATO selects Saab's Globaleye for its future airborne surveillance of air, sea and land. The up to ten Globaleye planes will, among other things, be able to detect missile attacks in time.
BusinessExplosions have rocked Damascus, injuring around 20 people. It comes as French President Emmanuel Macron is being received by Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa in the capital.
WorldThe US is ready to grant Ukraine a license to manufacture Patriot air defense missiles, NATO sources told the Finnish newspaper Iltalehti.
ConflictsSeveral Swedish companies are taking part as NATO holds its defense industry forum during the alliance's summit in Ankara. At the same time, the threat of US tariffs is undermining European calls to buy more European weapons.
BusinessIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu advises the United States against selling the advanced F-35 fighter jet to Turkey.
WorldWhen the NATO defense alliance holds a summit in Turkey, it will be about keeping US President Donald Trump in a good mood. But NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte also wants the meeting to pledge strong, long-term support for Ukraine.
ConflictsAhead of the NATO summit in Ankara, hundreds of arrests have been made, including journalists and up to 50 elderly environmentalists, as well as a very popular comedian who is facing prison on charges of insulting religion and President Erdogan.
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