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Finland, Sweden at Turkey’s whim after submitting NATO bids

NATO received formal membership bids from Finland and Sweden as Russia’s war in Ukraine reshapes European defence, but the Nordic nations must first overcome opposition from Turkey.

Bangkok Post

Turkey blocks early vote on Sweden and Finland joining Nato

Move comes hours after the Nordic nations officially launched their bids to join the alliance

The Guardian - UK

Finland and Sweden formally submit NATO membership applications

The 30 member countries of the military alliance are expected to take up to two weeks to evaluate the applications.

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Finland, Sweden Submit NATO Membership Application

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Wednesday that Finland, Sweden have officially applied to join the world’s biggest military alliance, a move driven by security concerns over Russia’s war in Ukraine. “I warmly welcome the requests by Finland and Sweden to join NATO. You are our closest partners,” Stoltenberg told reporters…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Boris Johnson hails ‘historic day’ as Finland and Sweden officially apply to join Nato in rebuff to Putin

Boris Johnson hailed a “historic day” on Wednesday as Finland and Sweden officially applied to join Nato in a major rebuff to Vladimir Putin.

Evening Standard

Live updates | NATO says Finland, Sweden apply to join

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says Finland and Sweden have applied to join the world’s biggest military alliance, a move driven by security concerns over Russia’s war in Ukraine

The Independent UK

Finland, Sweden submit NATO membership application

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says that Finland, Sweden have applied for membership amid concerns over Russia’s war on Ukraine

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Finland, Sweden apply to join NATO amid Turkish objections

Finland and Sweden formally applied to join the NATO alliance on Wednesday, a decision spurred by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, but face objections from Turkey to an accession process that is expected to take only a few weeks.

Reuters

U.S. officials seek clarity on Turkey's view of NATO expansion

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet his Turkish counterpart on Wednesday amid the contradictory signals from Ankara over the expected applications from Finland and Sweden.

WEKU

Finland and Sweden may join Nato – but even they can’t guarantee that will make them safer

The Finns have long relied on realpolitik and the Swedes on neutrality. Joining the historic military alliance could change everything, says Thomas Meaney of the Max Planck Society in Göttingen

The Guardian - UK

Who is Sanna Marin? Finland’s outgoing prime minister announces divorce from husband

In keeping with her status as a true millennial leader, the 37-year-old announces her divorce on Instagram. We explore her colourful time as the world’s youngest leader, which will end this year after her April election defeat

Evening Standard

Will Turkey upend NATO expansion? US officials seek clarity

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is taking an increasingly tough line against the NATO membership bids of Finland and Sweden despite far less strident statements from some of his top aides

The Independent UK

Ukraine relinquishes Mariupol as Russia attacks both east and west

LVIV, Ukraine — With full control of the beleaguered port city of Mariupol in hand, Russian forces kept up their assault Tuesday on eastern Ukraine, now the focus of a grinding conflict that bears the hallmarks of a grim war of attrition.

Los Angeles Times

Russia-Ukraine war: what we know on day 84 of the invasion

Kremlin says 694 Ukrainian fighters from Azovstal plant have surrendered; UK says Russia facing ‘resourcing problems’

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Ukraine relinquishes Mariupol as Russia attacks both east and west

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Why Turkey isn't on board with Finland, Sweden joining NATO – and why that matters

After decades of neutrality, the two Scandinavian states that have to date remained out of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization have reacted to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine by declaring an intention to join the American-led alliance. But there is a major obstacle in their way: Turkey.

The Independent UK

Mary Dejevsky to host ‘Ask Me Anything’ about Ukraine war

How are things looking for Russia and Ukraine now? How could Finland and Sweden’s Nato bids affect Russia? Mary Dejevsky is on hand to answer reader questions

Reuters

Finland and Sweden hold out hope Turkey's NATO objections can be overcome

Finland and Sweden voiced optimism on Tuesday that common ground can be found with Turkey over its objections to them joining NATO amid a flurry of diplomatic activity aimed at smoothing their path into the 30-nation alliance.

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Finland's parliament votes yes to NATO

Finland's parliament on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved a proposal to apply for membership of the NATO military alliance in a historic policy shift prompted by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Russia’s Lavrov Says Finland, Sweden Joining NATO Makes ‘No Big Difference’

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Tuesday that Finland and Sweden joining NATO would probably make "not much difference" as the two countries had long participated in the alliance's military drills. "Finland and Sweden, as well as other neutral countries, have been participating in NATO military exercises for many…

Reuters

Russia's Lavrov says Finland, Sweden joining NATO makes 'no big difference'

The Independent UK

Live updates | Luxembourg: Turkey likely to let 2 join NATO

Luxembourg’s foreign minister says he doesn’t believe Turkey will prevent Sweden and Finland from joining NATO, despite the Turkish president’s stated objections

Radio France Internationale

Ukraine troops evacuated from Azovstal steelworks as Russia takes control

Ukraine's military says it is working to evacuate all remaining troops from their last stronghold in the besieged port of Mariupol, ceding control of the city to Russia after months of bombardment.

ABC News

Could Finland and Sweden's bid to join NATO spell the end of 'neutral' European countries?

Finland and Sweden's announcement that they intend to join NATO has dashed Vladimir Putin's hopes his war in Ukraine would deter expansion of the military alliance. But could it also mark the end of neutral states in Europe?

Al Jazeera

Turkey confirms opposition to NATO membership for Sweden, Finland

President Erdogan says delegations from the NATO-seeking countries ‘shouldn’t bother’ coming to Ankara for discussions.

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