NATO Summit in Ankara Tests Erdogan-Trump Relations

The NATO summit in Ankara on July 6, 2026, is focusing on the relationship between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and President Donald Trump. Russian newspapers are covering the summit, while Trump is described as a 'wildcard' for the alliance. Turkey’s foreign minister has stated that the friendship between Erdogan and Trump could help NATO. However, one headline notes that Erdogan is undermining democracy without consequences.