What Putin’s ‘parody’ one-tank parade really means for Russia’s war in Ukraine Victory Day ‘parody’ shows Russia is at ‘tipping point’ with ‘desperate tyrant clinging on’ The Independent UK · May 14, 2023
Turks vote in an election that may end strongman Tayyip Erdogan’s two decades in power Turks are voting in one of the most consequential elections in Turkey's 100-year history, with Tayyip Erdogan fighting for his political life The New Daily · May 14, 2023
Turkey's elections for presidency, parliament set to begin Voters in Turkey go to the polls on Sunday for pivotal parliamentary and presidential elections that are expected to be tightly contested and could be the biggest challenge Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan faces in his two decades in power The Independent UK · May 14, 2023
Turkey faces runoff election with Erdogan leading Turkey headed for a runoff vote after President Tayyip Erdogan led over his opposition rival Kemal Kilicdaroglu in Sunday's election but fell short of an outright majority to extend his 20-year rule of the NATO-member country. Reuters · May 13, 2023
Turkey’s Erdogan, Kilicdaroglu end campaigning before election The president and his challenger pick megalopolis Istanbul, capital Ankara for last public events to boost support. Al Jazeera · May 13, 2023
How Recep Tayyip Erdogan became Turkey's most powerful leader Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is facing a united opposition in Sunday's election that threatens his grip on power. But how did Erdogan manage to stay untouched for so long? WEKU · May 13, 2023
Hunt for suspected spy balloon as mystery object flies into Polish airspace Warsaw loses radar contact with object that entered its airspace from direction of Belarus The Independent UK · May 13, 2023
Campaigning in Turkey's pivotal elections nearing end Turkish politicians are holding final rallies on the last hours of campaigning before Sunday’s pivotal presidential and parliamentary elections that would significantly shape the NATO member’s future The Independent UK · May 13, 2023
Czech president gives Ukraine's offensive high chance of success Ukraine's planned counteroffensive to win back territory occupied by Russia has a good chance of success but may bring high casualties if Russia uses its prepared defences well, Czech President and former NATO general Petr Pavel said on Friday. Reuters · May 12, 2023
Pro-war nationalists say they are entering Russian politics to counter turmoil Pro-war Russian nationalists led by Igor Girkin said on Friday that a new group they had set up was entering politics to save Russia, which they warned was in danger of turmoil or even collapse due to military failures in the Ukraine war. Reuters · May 12, 2023
What Turkey’s elections mean for Sweden’s NATO membership After months of waiting, Swedish hopes are high for Turkey’s ratification after Sunday’s vote. Al Jazeera · May 12, 2023
Polish opposition slam defence minister's handling of missile incident Poland's main opposition party said on Friday the defence minister should face criminal charges for dereliction of duty, after the latter accused the army of failing to inform the government about a possible missile heading towards the country in December. Reuters · May 12, 2023
Turkey elections: why Europe is watching closely Turkey's elections on Sunday are a key moment not just for the country itself but also for its European neighbours. Reuters · May 12, 2023
Baltic nations might bring forward cut-off from Russian power grid Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are considering speeding up a plan to disconnect the Baltic region's electricity supply from Russia's grid. Reuters · May 12, 2023
The Independent UK · May 12, 2023 The AP Interview: Mitsotakis hopes for better relations with Turkey if reelected as Greek premier Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has told The Associated Press in a wide-ranging interview that he will extend “a hand of friendship” to the winner of the upcoming Turkish election and try to build on the momentum of recently reduced tensions
Reuters · May 11, 2023 Spanish PM will ask Biden to listen to China, Brazil on Ukraine (This May 11 story has been corrected to remove reference to more weight in paragraph 1)
The Independent UK · May 11, 2023 Domestic issues give Turkey's Erdogan a tough election race Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has parlayed his country’s NATO membership and location straddling Europe and the Middle East into international influence during two decades in power
The Hindu · May 10, 2023 The fallout of Putin helping make NATO ‘great again’ By invading Ukraine, Russia has triggered a NATO expansion, complicating the security landscape and creating more frontiers
The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2023 Turkish election may not bring the geopolitical shift some are hoping for Those hoping this vote will be remembered as the moment Putin lost Turkey may be in for a rude awakening
The Conversation · May 10, 2023 I've just returned from Kyiv where they are expecting a long war and want more help from the west For an academic, there is nothing like a focused, concentrated encounter with the reality of what you are studying. I was recently part of a delegation to Kyiv of military, intelligence and diplomatic experts organised by the thinktank Globsec. One abiding impression remains – the profound determination of Ukrainian people…
The Independent UK · May 10, 2023 Turkey's closely watched vote may set country on new course In the year in which the Turkish republic marks its centenary, the country is being closely watched to see if a united opposition can succeed in unseating an increasingly authoritarian leader in the NATO-member country
The Independent UK · May 9, 2023 US busts Russian cyber operation in dozens of countries The Justice Department says it has disrupted a long-running Russian cyberespionage campaign that stole sensitive information from computer networks in dozens of countries, including the U.S. and other NATO members
Reuters · May 9, 2023 Japan working towards opening of NATO liaison office in Tokyo Japan is working towards the opening of a NATO liaison office in Tokyo, Japan's ambassador to the U.S. Koji Tomita said on Tuesday.
The National (Scotland) · May 9, 2023 Nato exercise involving 4000 personnel kicks off near Outer Hebrides A NATO training exercise expected to involve more than 4000 people has kicked off in the Outer Hebrides.
Bangkok Post · May 8, 2023 60 years of EU-Thai engagement On May 9, 1950, French Foreign Minister Schuman presented a proposal for the creation of the European Community of Coal and Steel, pooling together French and German coal and steel production -- resources needed to wage war -- under a common high authority, within an organisation open to other European…