Sunak seeks reaffirmation on Nato commitment to Ukraine membership The Prime Minister will undertake a number of meetings with world leaders during the Nato summit in Vilnius, Lithuania. The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2023
Rishi Sunak calls for 'progress' on Ukraine's bid to join NATO as leaders meet The Prime Minister called on alliance chiefs to show Kyiv’s bid had moved forward since the organisation first agreed in principle in Bucharest in 2008 that Ukraine could one day join the alliance Daily Mirror · Jul 11, 2023
What is Nato and why was it formed? Military alliance created in aftermath of Second World War in hope of bringing an end to bloody conflict between nations The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 503 of the invasion France offers longer-range missiles to Kyiv as Nato summit gets underway in Vilnius; Stoltenberg cautions Russia over its nuclear rhetoric The Guardian - AU · Jul 11, 2023
Sunak claims small boats crackdown going ‘much better than expected’ – despite upturn in crossings PM says he knew numbers would rise during summer – after 700 asylum seekers arrive in one day The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2023
Live Updates | Lithuania and allies beef up security for NATO summit Lithuania and several of its allies have beefed up security for the NATO summit, with as many as 12,000 troops backed by warships, air defense systems and artillery deployed for the two-day meeting The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2023
What's behind Australia's $1 billion defence deal with Germany? Early last year, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz declared Russia’s invasion of Ukraine a major historical turning point – a zeitenwende. The Conversation · Jul 11, 2023
Rishi Sunak hoping for ‘demonstrable progress’ on Ukraine joining Nato Prime minister does not give any timescale for its membership as he flies to Vilnius for two-day summit The Guardian - UK · Jul 11, 2023
Joe Biden relies on cue card for meeting with Rishi Sunak A handwritten note reportedly contained five numbered prompts including the word ‘Nato’ Evening Standard · Jul 11, 2023
AP News Digest 3 am Here are the AP’s latest coverage plans, top stories and promotable content. All times EDT. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit Coverage Plan. The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2023
As Russia's war on Ukraine drags on, what is NATO and what is it doing to help? Russia’s war on Ukraine is in its 17 month and Western countries are sending increasingly hi-tech and long-range weapons and ammunition to help President Volodymyr Zelenskyy defend his country The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2023
Sweden's rocky road from neutrality toward NATO membership When long-neutral Sweden applied for NATO membership together with Finland, both expected a quick accession process The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2023
Nato: Five key points due to be discussed at summit in Lithuania Nato leaders have gathered in Lithuania for a crucial summit that could shape the direction of the war in Ukraine and the future of the alliance. Evening Standard · Jul 11, 2023
Ukraine's NATO accession set to dominate leaders' summit in Vilnius As NATO members, in a rare sign disunity, disagree over the United States' decision to supply cluster bombs to Ukraine, the military alliance is expected to drop a major hurdle to Kyiv's bid for membership at a meeting in the Lithuanian capital, Vilnius. Radio France Internationale · Jul 11, 2023
France 24 · Jul 11, 2023 Stoltenberg says NATO will invite Ukraine to join ‘when conditions are met’ NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg told a press conference in Vilnius Tuesday that the Alliance will extend an invitation to Ukraine to join when "members agree and conditions are met". The lack of a timetable for Ukraine's membership pathway angered Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who before arriving in Vilnius earlier…
Zenger · Jul 11, 2023 Turkey’s President Erdogan Backs Sweden’s NATO Bid, Signaling Shift In Western Politics Endorsement hints at Ankara’s potential shift in foreign policy, likely to accelerate Sweden’s membership process.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 11, 2023 NATO summit boosted by deal to advance Sweden’s bid to join alliance As part of the deal, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he would ask Turkey’s parliament to approve Sweden joining NATO as Western leaders try to demonstrate unity in the face of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
The Hindu · Jul 11, 2023 Morning Digest | MHA had asked Manipur, Mizoram governments to record biometrics of ‘illegal migrants’ by September 30; Biden engages in ‘tea diplomacy’ in U.K. ahead of NATO Summit, and more The Hindu’s Morning Digest brings readers a select list of stories to start the day
The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2023 NATO summit boosted by deal to advance Sweden's bid to join alliance NATO’s summit will begin Tuesday with fresh momentum after Turkey withdrew its objections to Sweden joining the alliance
Axios · Jul 10, 2023 Zelensky: It's "absurd" NATO won't give timetable for Ukraine membership It could be a contentious summit in Vilnius.
The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2023 Britain plays down rift with US over Ukraine ahead of crunch summit Rishi Sunak will push for clear pathway to Kyiv’s membership to Western military alliance
The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2023 Time to meet 2% defence spending pledge, Sunak to tell Nato allies The British Prime Minister will use the Vilnius summit to push for Nato to be strengthened and for continued support for Ukraine.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 10, 2023 No clear pathway expected for Ukraine Nato bid amid German and US caution Ukraine looks likely to be offered closer integration rather than clear pre-conditions as war with Russia continues
Al Jazeera · Jul 10, 2023 NATO ‘must confirm’ Ukraine is ‘de facto’ a member: Zelenskyy While questions about weapons provision to Ukraine continue to be debated by NATO, the country’s leader seems confident.
The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2023 Turkey agrees to Sweden Nato membership after previously blocking bid President Recep Tayyip Erdogan seemed to previously suggest he would only allow Sweden to join if Turkey was re-considered for EU membership