NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Šekerinska:

Six allies have come together to develop and deliver low-cost cruise and ballistic missiles at scale.

Another initiative includes the development of a prototype for a generic NATO 155-millimeter munition, which is complemented by a new NSPA contract to procure even more of this important caliber.

Our host nation, Türkiye, has also committed to procuring a significant number of ATMACA land-based long-range cruise missiles.

All together, these initiatives are worth approximately 1.6 billion dollars.

Zelensky arrives in Ankara for the NATO Summit.

Turkish President Erdogan meets with Canada's Carney in Ankara.

NOW: NATO allies conduct a historic combined signing ceremony as part of the NATO Summit in Ankara.

The financial value of the deals will be revealed by Secretary General Mark Rutte tomorrow.

Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces struck 8 sanctioned Russian "shadow fleet" tankers overnight in the Sea of Azov.

Greek shipping companies earned at least $3.8 bn transporting Russian oil since July 2023 under the G7 price-cap regime.

Dynacom Tankers led with about $915m, followed by Olympic Shipping (Onassis Group) at $404m, with Stealth Maritime and Polembros Shipping also earning more than $200m each.

Source: FT

Turkish Foreign Ministry:

In recent days, the baseless allegations circulated by Israeli officials in a coordinated and deliberate manner have been part of a disinformation campaign.

Prime Minister Netanyahu and his associates deliberately distort any criticism directed at them and seek to shift the agenda through a systematic propaganda effort.

These attempts, however, are no longer convincing the international community. They have failed to conceal the Netanyahu government's genocide in Gaza, its policies of occupation and annexation in the region, and its destabilizing actions.

Türkiye's objective is for all countries and peoples in the region to live in peace, stability, and prosperity.

With this understanding, we once again call on Israel to pursue a constructive and peaceful policy.

As Türkiye, we will continue to speak the truth.

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir:

They wanted me to hand sandwiches to those terrorists, those terror supporters, and tell them how beautiful Israel is. With me, that ends. I’m not a sucker.

I took away the marmalades, the chocolates, the lamb meat, the ping-pong, the televisions, the radio.

They used to come out fat; today they come in fat and leave thin.

That’s how terrorists should come out.

Finnish President Stubb and Turkish President Erdogan meet in Ankara.

NATO’s Rutte in Ankara Summit:

Let me start with a little football analogy:

No team wins because of one brilliant player. You need the goalkeeper, you need the defenders, the midfielders, the strikers. And yes, everyone notices the player who scores the winning goal.

But behind every successful player and team out on the pitch, there are many others on the bench and behind the scenes.

Everyone matters. No one wins alone.

NATO is much the same.

NATO’s Rutte in Ankara Summit:

Over the last year alone, we have seen 37 billion dollars invested in boosting our defense industrial base itself.

NATO’s Rutte in Ankara Summit:

Just this morning at the forum, substantial new contracts were signed and more big announcements were made.

All together worth tens of billions of dollars and growing.

By next year, the alliance will have the capacity to produce around four million artillery shells annually — almost twice as many as last year. That's scale.

NATO’s Rutte in Ankara Summit:

By next year, the alliance will have the capacity to produce around four million artillery shells annually — almost twice as many as last year.

That's scale.

NATO’s Rutte in Ankara Summit:

We don't have the luxury of time. We need the capabilities now to ensure we remain ready.

Russia is putting almost half of its national budget into its war machine. Can you imagine? Almost 50% of what Russia spends is put into the war machine.

Its defense industry is working around the clock. And not only the defense industry — also the rest of the industrial base in Russia is supporting the war effort.

China continues to modernize its armed forces and expand its nuclear capabilities without transparency.

North Korea continues to expand its nuclear program and supply to Russia.

While recent action has significantly degraded Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile programs, we must remain vigilant.

These countries are increasingly working together. And that should concern us all, because I assure you, they do not have our best interests in mind.

NATO’s Rutte in Ankara Summit:

We need a transatlantic defense industrial revolution. The hum of machinery must become a roar.

Governments must continue placing long-term orders and signing contracts.

NATO’s Rutte in Ankara Summit:

Today, we are on the cusp of the transatlantic defense industrial revolution. I am asking you to take a leap.

Show our people that we are ready and capable to protect them anywhere, at any time.

And show Russia, and all those watching today, that the transatlantic defense industrial base is mobilizing with purpose.

Not in anger, but for our collective security.

Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz at NATO Summit in Ankara:

Today, Türkiye ranks 11th in the world among defense exporting countries. We aim to enter the top 10 in the near future.

To put it in football terms, Türkiye is a country that aims to be in the first league.

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa:

Welcome to the People’s Palace, and welcome to the new Syria.

Allow me to speak about great Syria. We have a strategic location between the Mediterranean, the Gulf, and Iraq.

After the Hormuz crisis that we all experienced this year, the world realized the value of safe and stable corridors here.

This is the importance of Syrian geography, which has regained its vital role today.

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa:

For those looking for the language of numbers and projects, here is a living example before you:

Fourteen months ago, the CMA CGM Group signed a contract to develop the Port of Latakia with an investment of €230 million.

Then the group decided to add another €200 million, raising the port’s capacity to 2.5 million containers before the end of this year.

Whoever invested in Syria early, profited early. This is the practical choice for attracting capital.

NOW: Trump arrives in Ankara for the NATO Summit.

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