Summary
This week’s NATO summit in Ankara got wild as Trump declared the US-Iran ceasefire over, called for cutting trade with Spain, and floated a plan to let Ukraine produce Patriot interceptors. Meanwhile, Ukraine’s drone strikes deep inside Russia and NATO’s mixed responses kept tensions high.
Key Stories
Trump ends Iran ceasefire, slams leaders as ‘scum’ — At the NATO summit, Trump said the US-Iran deal is finished, called Iranian leaders ‘sick people,’ and hinted at a naval blockade after Iran targeted US sites in Bahrain and Kuwait.
Trump orders trade cutoff with Spain over NATO spat — Trump blasted Spain as a ‘terrible partner’ and directed his Treasury Secretary to halt all trade, escalating tensions over NATO disagreements and Greenland.
Trump proposes Ukraine Patriot interceptor production license — Ahead of Zelenskyy’s meeting, Trump suggested letting Ukraine produce its own Patriot interceptors to ease shortages, while Congress discussed more air defense aid.
Ukraine hits Russian oil refineries with long-range drones — Ukraine launched waves of drones over 1,200 km into Russia, striking refineries in Tatarstan and other regions, while Russia claimed to hit a Kyiv missile facility.
NATO warns Russia, but cracks show over US demands — NATO’s chief told Putin ‘don’t play with us,’ but European leaders reportedly discussed managing a US breakup, with Trump reviving his push for Greenland.