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At the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkish President Erdoğan handed out engraved ceremonial pistols loaded with live ammunition as parting gifts to top European leaders — including Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa. While the gifts were presented with diplomatic flair, security teams immediately stepped in, with Costa’s pistol being seized for inspection and eventual return to Belgium under strict protocols. Von der Leyen’s team hasn’t confirmed next steps, but officials note the pistols may exceed gift value limits — and other leaders like the UK and Dutch PMs are opting to leave theirs in Turkey for decommissioning. A high-stakes diplomatic gift with serious protocol consequences.

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