While the NATO summit is underway in Turkey, President Trump met with Volodymyr Zelenskiy to discuss the ongoing war with Russia.

The entities involved

• Donald Trump →

  American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)

  • The proposed triumphal arch near the Lincoln Memorial is facing scrutiny, with the project now invoking national security concerns and involving the Supreme Court.15:50
  • Peace talks between Iran and the US are underway, despite volatile statements injecting risk into the process.15:50
• NATO →

  intergovernmental military alliance between 32 member states

  • Russia is issuing severe nuclear threats, updating doctrine, and conducting military operations against Europe and NATO.10:52
  • The ICC issued an arrest warrant for crimes in Libya, coinciding with Italy's deportation of a warlord from Tripoli.08:13
• Turkey →

  country in West Asia and Southeast Europe

  • The UN is criticized for being sidelined in conflicts in Gaza, Iran, and Ukraine, while Turkey nominated a candidate for the UN chief.11:52
  • Turkey submitted nomination letters to UN bodies, including nominating an OSCE leader for a UN post.05:26

Related events

• At the NATO summit, Erdoğan stated that Turkey is using diplomatic channels to steer Russia toward peace while supporting Ukraine and aligning with Trump's vision.Jul 8
• G20 foreign ministers met in Atlanta, highlighting divisions between Europe and the Trump administration regarding Russia and the war in Ukraine.Fri 22:38