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EXPLAINER: NATO holds summit with gaze on Russia — and China

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is meeting in Madrid this week with an urgent need to reassert its original mission: preventing Russian aggression against Western democracies

The Independent UK

NATO to invite Finland and Sweden to join after Turkey lifts objections

NATO leaders will formally invite Finland and Sweden to join the alliance Wednesday after the two Nordic countries reached an agreement with Turkey, NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said Tuesday. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s office said Helsinki and Stockholm agreed “to cooperate fully with Turkey in its fight” against the…

France 24

Vera Pauw: "We need to beat Finland"

Pauw feels the Finland game in September is must win.

Irish Mirror

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What time and channel is Georgia v Republic of Ireland on today? Kick-off time, TV details and more for the Women's World Cup Qualifier

Sitting in third place in Group A, Ireland are two points behind second-placed Finland but have a game in hand over their rivals

Irish Mirror

NATO to boost rapid reaction force, Ukraine military support

NATO secretary general Jens Stoltenberg says the military alliance wants to increase the size of its rapid reaction forces from the current 40,000 to over 300,000

The Independent UK

Women's Euro 2022: Group B guide including squads, fixtures, managers and predictions

Finland, Germany, Denmark and pre-tournament favourites Spain will compete in Group B of Women's Euro 2022 this summer as they aim to reach the Wembley final on July 31

Daily Mirror

Go-slow Turkey unlikely to reach Nordics deal at NATO meet - sources

A NATO summit this week is unlikely to see a breakthrough to overcome Turkey's opposition to Sweden and Finland's membership bids as Ankara takes an unrushed approach to negotiations, according to Turkish officials and Western diplomats.

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NATO to pledge aid to Baltics and Ukraine, urge Turkey to let in Nordics

NATO leaders will urge Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan to lift his veto over Finland and Sweden's bid to join the military alliance when they meet for a three-day summit on Tuesday, as the West strives to send Russia and China a signal of resolve.

Reuters

Erdogan to meet with leaders of Sweden, Finland before NATO summit

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan will attend a round of talks with the leaders of Sweden and Finland, as well as NATO on Tuesday ahead of the summit in Madrid, Turkish presidential spokesman Ibrahim Kalin said on Sunday.

Reuters

Solidarity behind Ukraine's Russia fight atop summit agendas

Back-to-back world leader summits in Europe this weekend will focus on uniting Western nations behind Ukraine in its fight against Russia’s invasion and overcoming Turkey’s opposition to NATO membership for Finland and Sweden

The Independent UK

3 summits offer test of Western unity, dominated by Ukraine

Three consecutive summits over the next week will test Western resolve to support Ukraine and the extent of international unity as rising geopolitical tensions and economic pain cast an increasingly long shadow

The Independent UK

Finland fires warning to Putin as nation vows to fight if attacked

Finns would be motivated if the time came, says forces chief

Wales Online

U.S. says it's hopeful for a positive resolution soon for Sweden, Finland's NATO bid

The United States is hopeful that there will soon be a positive resolution of the issues between Turkey, Finland and Sweden regarding the NATO accession bids of the two Nordic countries, the State Department's top diplomat for Europe said on Wednesday.

Reuters

With an eye on re-election, Turkey’s Erdogan risks the ire of Western partners

Between stalling Sweden and Finland’s bids for NATO membership and threatening a fresh military offensive against Kurds in northern Syria, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan seems to be capitalising on the world’s focus on Ukraine to strengthen Ankara’s geopolitical standing – even at the expense of NATO and Western partners.…

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Heavily-armed Finland fires warning to Vladimir Putin as nation vows to FIGHT if attacked

The head of Finland's armed forces said today that his countrymen would be compelled to fight tooth-and-claw against Vladimir Putin's forces should the Kremlin order an attack

The Independent UK

What is Russia’s ‘Satan II’ hypersonic intercontinental nuclear missile?

Vladimir Putin issues latest threat by suggesting powerful ICBM will soon be ready for deployment

Belfast Live

Euro 2022 fixtures and venues including Northern Ireland's group schedule

Northern Ireland will face Norway, Austria and hosts England in the group stages

Belfast Live

Women's Euro 2022: Everything you need to know about the finals

Northern Ireland will be competing in England this summer

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Finland travel restrictions as rules change later this month

From June 30, entry into Finland will return to pre-pandemic procedures

Asharq Al-Awsat

Finland Is Ready to Fight Russia If Attacked, Says Defense Chief

Finland has prepared for decades for a Russian attack and would put up stiff resistance should one occur, its armed forces chief said. The Nordic country has built up a substantial arsenal. But aside from the military hardware, General Timo Kivinen said, a crucial factor is that Finns would be…

Reuters

Finland is ready to fight Russia if attacked - defence chief

Finland has prepared for decades for a Russian attack and would put up stiff resistance should one occur, its armed forces chief said.

The Conversation

Finland's and Sweden's pursuit of NATO membership is the exact opposite of what Putin wanted for Russian neighbors

No one should be surprised by the decision made by the governments of Sweden and Finland to apply for full membership in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

Reuters

Turkey says talks on Finland and Sweden's NATO bids to continue, but summit not a deadline

Discussions between Turkey, Finland and Sweden about the Nordic countries' NATO membership will continue but an alliance summit in Madrid next week is not a deadline, Turkish Presidential Spokesman Ibrahim Kalin said after talks in Brussels on Monday.

Daily Mirror

Woman hid for 21 years after cruel bullying over 'elephant legs' caused by condition

Yasmina Kemppainen, 36, from Finland, would experience pain and swelling in her legs with people commenting on her 'elephant legs' until her diagnosis 21 years later

Reuters

Germany "very confident" of deal on Sweden, Finland NATO bid - goverment source

Germany is "very confident" NATO will reach an agreement with Sweden and Finland over bid for membership of the alliance but it would not be a "catastrophe" if this did not happen by the summit in Madrid next week, a German government source said.

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