Turkish President gifts engraved revolvers to NATO summit leaders
Newly released footage from the Lithuanian Presidency reveals that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan presented revolvers to NATO leaders following a summit in Ankara.
By Europa Express9 Jul 2026 · 14:00 CETUpdated 9 Jul 2026 · 14:00 CET
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Core Briefing: Turkish President gifts engraved revolvers to NATO summit leaders
Strategic Context: Newly released footage from the Lithuanian Presidency reveals that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan presented revolvers to NATO leaders following a summit in Ankara.
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According to Euronews, each visiting leader received a commemorative box containing a revolver professionally engraved with their name. The gift sets also included six individual bullets.
The package featured a formal note stating that the weapons are exempt from standard export control regulations. Images confirming the gifts were shared by the Lithuanian Presidency following the conclusion of the event in Ankara. The report provided no further details regarding the specific make of the firearms or the subsequent handling of the gifts by the international representatives.