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Commentary: Sweden and Finland are right to give up their neutrality in the face of Russia’s war

History is linear, yet it is punctuated by discontinuities. Things that seemed like fixtures in the firmament of the global order sometimes vanish overnight. On Dec. 26, 1991, the Soviet Union disappeared after 69 years. On Sept. 11, 2001, American security vanished in the blink of an eye. This year…

Chicago Tribune · Nov 15, 2022

NATO's Stoltenberg warns against underestimating of Russia

It is up to Ukraine to decide what terms are acceptable for negotiations to bring an end to the war Russia is waging against the country, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Monday, warning Moscow's strength should not be underestimated despite Kyiv's recent battlefield successes.

Reuters · Nov 14, 2022

Ukrainian president visits Kherson, celebrates Russian retreat

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy visited the southern city of Kherson on Monday to celebrate its recapture from Russian forces with joyful residents and troops after months of Russian occupation.

Reuters · Nov 14, 2022

Sweden to spurn nuclear weapons as NATO member, foreign minister says

Sweden plans to declare nuclear weapons cannot be stationed on its territory when the country joins the NATO military alliance, following in the footsteps of its Nordic neighbors, the Swedish foreign minister told local news agency TT on Friday.

Reuters · Nov 11, 2022

Italy's new government challenges sea of maritime laws

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is cracking down on charity rescue boats operating in the Mediterranean, accusing them of acting as a de facto taxi service for migrants.

Reuters · Nov 11, 2022

Meloni hits back at France in migrants row

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni hit back at France on Friday in a row over who should be responsible for taking in migrants rescued at sea.

Reuters · Nov 11, 2022

Spain to send two more HAWK air defence systems to Ukraine

Spain will send two more U.S.-made HAWK air defence systems to Ukraine in addition to four shipped last week to help it repel Russia's invasion and protect its battered infrastructure, Spanish Defence Minister Margarita Robles said on Thursday.

Reuters · Nov 10, 2022

HMS Queen Elizabeth sails for deployment to northern Europe

The aircraft carrier left Portsmouth Naval Base, Hampshire, to head a carrier strike group which will include warships, helicopters and fighter jets.

The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2022

Italy has been a strong supporter of Ukraine — but that is starting to change

Though Italy's new prime minister vows to continue the country's staunch support for Ukraine, much of the public is critical of Italian weapons deliveries and analysts say the government may waver.

WEKU · Nov 10, 2022

Meloni tells NATO it can count on Italy in Ukraine

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni is pledging Italy’s “strong commitment” to NATO and efforts to help liberate Ukraine from Russia’s invasion

The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2022