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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 401

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 401st day, we take a look at the main developments.

Al Jazeera · Mar 31, 2023

Russia arrests US reporter on spy charges, White House says allegations 'ridiculous'

(This March 30 story has been corrected to remove paragraph 10, which incorrectly referred to Daniil Berman as a lawyer representing Evan Gershkovich and gave his comments regarding court proceedings.)

Reuters · Mar 30, 2023

Turkey's parliament ratifies Finland's application to join NATO

Turkey’s parliament on Thursday ratified Finland’s application to join NATO, lifting the last hurdle in the way of the Nordic country’s long-delayed accession into the Western military alliance.

France 24 · Mar 30, 2023

Denmark acknowledges military shortcomings as it hosts large NATO drill

Denmark has major shortcoming in its ability to defend its territory and meet its NATO commitments despite pledges to increase defence spending, its army chief said on Thursday, as the country hosted a large military exercise.

Reuters · Mar 30, 2023

Factbox-Steps in Finnish, Swedish path to NATO membership

Finland looks set to join NATO soon, with Turkey's parliament voting to ratify Helsinki's membership bid even as it keeps Sweden's application on hold.

Reuters · Mar 30, 2023

Ukraine war: US issues Nato weapons playing cards to help Ukraine avoid friendly fire

Nato members and other western countries are stepping up their supply of weapons to Ukraine. The UK recently pledged to send 14 Challenger 2 tanks, while the US has promised 31 Abrams tanks, and is sending older models to get them to the battlefield as soon as possible. Germany has…

The Conversation · Mar 30, 2023

Russia to keep missile test notices under Cold War-era deal

A top Russian diplomat says Russia will continue to give the U.S. advance notice about its missile tests despite suspending the last remaining nuclear arms treaty between the two countries

The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2023

French foreign minister hopes Sweden, Finland join NATO soon

France’s top diplomat says that she hopes that the NATO applications of Sweden and Finland will be “ratified quickly."

The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2023

Confused Trump says "I got rid of NATO"

Trump during the interview also called for presidential candidates to be required to pass a "cognitive test"

Salon · Mar 29, 2023

King’s state visit to Germany begins with welcome in shadow of Brandenburg Gate

The use of Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate as the backdrop was the first time the location has been employed to welcome any visiting head of state.

The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2023