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Erdogan's donated weapons have become problematic for transportation to Europe

Erdogan's donated weapons have become problematic for transportation to Europe

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan had a rather unusual parting gift for NATO leaders following the alliance's 2026 summit this week - a vintage revolver, Euronews reports.

NATO leaders each received an engraved Magnum .357 revolver and live ammunition after the meeting in Ankara, which took place from 7 to 8 July and saw allies reaffirm their commitment to Article 5.

The elaborate gift was personalised for each recipient, engraved with their own names and the Turkish flag, and came with a waiver for export controls.

Set in a wooden display box, it also featured a sign reading: "Gümüşay, the first revolver-type handgun produced in our country”.

Here's what the leaders plan on doing with the gift.

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