Trump tweets Ukraine peace deal 'getting closer' amid Ankara NATO summit

- Donald Trump tweeted yesterday that a Ukraine peace deal is 'getting closer' while NATO plans long-term support in Ankara, according to social posts. - Trump's post accompanied summit coverage and drew strategic-ambiguity commentary from analysts; Russian figures like Igor Girkin dismissed the claim as a 'play' on Putin. - Trump was in Ankara on July 7, 2026, pressing NATO allies on burden-sharing and Ukraine support. (x.com)