WorldPublished: 9 July 2026 at 18:37

Erdogan gives NATO leaders engraved revolvers with live ammunition

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan presented NATO leaders with engraved revolvers and live ammunition at the Ankara summit, but not all could take the gift home.

NATO leaders left the Ankara summit with unexpected gifts from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan: engraved revolvers accompanied by live ammunition. According to Al Jazeera, not every leader was able to take the present home. The reasons why some could not keep the revolvers are not disclosed. The gesture has raised eyebrows due to the nature of the gift, which includes functioning firearms and ammunition, potentially posing security and diplomatic concerns. The event took place in July 2026 in Ankara, Turkey.

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