NPR News: 07-08-2026 4AM EDT

Giles Snyder· Host0:00

Live from NPR News, I'm Giles Snyder. At the NATO Summit in Turkey, President Trump is expected to sit down with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky later today. Trump arrived in Ankara Tuesday as the war in Ukraine rages. NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben reports.

Danielle Kurtzleben0:19

Before leaving for the summit, President Trump had expressed optimism about bringing the Ukraine war to a close. When asked in Ankara about why he feels that way, Trump didn't elaborate. He added that he cares about ending the war, even though he doesn't consider it very geopolitically important to the US.

Donald Trump· Soundbite0:35

It affects Europe much more. We're there to help Europe, but it doesn't affect the United States. We have an ocean in between, but, you know, it's just I can't stand watching what's happening.

Danielle Kurtzleben0:48

On July fourth, the president spoke to the leaders of both Russia and Ukraine. He is scheduled to speak in person to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky Wednesday afternoon. Danielle Kurtzleben, NPR News, Ankara.

Giles Snyder· Host1:00

The US military says it has completed a series of strikes against Iran, saying more than 80 targets were hit in response to three merchant ships that were struck in the Strait of Hormuz. The US strikes followed the Trump administration's reversal of a decision that allowed Iran to openly sell crude oil for two months. Iran has retaliated. The Revolutionary Guard said Wednesday it has targeted US military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait. Graham Platner is facing growing