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Russia begins transfer of troops from Syria to Ukraine as Finland signals Nato membership

The Kremlin is seeking to increase its presence in Ukraine’s neighbourhoods, sources say

The Independent UK

Putin refuses to waver on east Ukraine; Finland’s leaders endorse NATO bid

LVIV, Ukraine — As Finland’s leaders dealt him a blow by announcing their support for joining NATO, Russian President Vladimir Putin reaffirmed his determination to maintain Moscow’s sway over eastern Ukraine as Russian forces pounded the area.

Los Angeles Times

Putin dealt fresh blow as Sweden and Finland plan to join NATO quickly

The war has instead led to Russia's neighbour Finland, with which it shares an 810-mile border, saying it wants the protection of the 30-member, nuclear-armed coalition

Daily Mirror

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Finland wants to join Nato 'without delay' in face of Russia aggression

Kremlin claims that Finland’s move will not help stability and security in Europe

Wales Online

Why are Sweden and Finland not yet in Nato and does the alliance want them?

Analysis: the two countries are considering applying to join after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Senate blocks bill to codify abortion rights

After conservative Democrat Joe Manchin joins Republicans to vote against measure, majority leader Chuck Schumer warns ‘it will be open season’ on people’s freedoms

The Guardian - UK

Russia warns of ‘retaliatory steps’ over Finland’s bid to join Nato

The Kremlin said it would respond but declined to spell out how

Evening Standard

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Russia could cut gas supply to Finland as it threatens ‘retaliatory steps’ over Nato decision

The warning came just hours after Russia said it would be forced to take ‘retaliatory measures’

The Independent UK

Pentagon says it would not be hard to integrate Finland into NATO

Finland's entry into the NATO would be historic, Pentagon spokesman John Kirby told MSNBC in an television interview on Thursday, adding it would not be difficult to integrate the country into the military alliance.

Reuters

Why do Finland and Sweden want to join Nato?

Russia’s ‘special military operation’ in Ukraine has shifted policy on joining the military alliance

The Independent UK

EXPLAINER: Why Finland, Sweden joining NATO will be big deal

Finland appears on the cusp of joining NATO

The Independent UK

The Rasmus Q&A: Meet Finland’s entry for Eurovision 2022

Finnish rock band are hoping to make an impression this year with their song ‘Jezebel’

The Independent UK

Ukraine's Zelenskiy lauds Finnish readiness to apply to join NATO

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy lauded Finland's readiness to apply to join the NATO military alliance in a phone call with Finland's president on Thursday, Zelenskiy said.

Reuters

Kremlin says Finland joining NATO is 'definitely' a threat to Russia

The Kremlin said on Thursday that Finland's move to join NATO was "definitely" a threat to Russia and that the expansion of the military bloc would not make Europe or the world more stable.

Reuters

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Will Finland and Sweden Join NATO? Five Things to Know

After decades of staying out of military alliances, Finland and Sweden are about to decide whether to apply to join NATO, as a deterrent against aggression from Eastern neighbor Russia. The Nordic neighbors are expected to act in unison, with both expressing a desire for their applications to be submitted…

Radio France Internationale

Finland wants to join NATO 'without delay' in major policy shift

Finland has announced it is in favour of joining NATO, a major policy shift sparked by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Its neighbour, Sweden, is expected to decide on joining the military alliance in the coming days.

Reuters

Sweden to take Finland NATO stance into account, foreign minister says

Sweden will take into account Finland's NATO assessments when deciding on whether it will send an application, the Swedish foreign minister said on Thursday.

Reuters

Explainer-What you need to know about Finland and Sweden's path to NATO membership

Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Finland and Sweden have been considering applying for membership of the NATO military alliance, which would mark a major policy shift for the Nordic region.

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WEKU

Finland's leaders say they are in favor of seeking NATO membership

The statement by the president and prime minister comes a day after British Prime Minister Boris Johnson visited both Finland and Sweden to sign a military cooperation agreement.

Reuters

EXPLAINER- Finland, Sweden on verge of applying to join NATO

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has pushed Finland and Sweden to the verge of applying for NATO membership.

Reuters

FACTBOX-Steps in Finnish, Swedish NATO bids

Finland's President Sauli Niinisto and Prime Minister Sanna Marin said on Thursday their country must apply to join the NATO military alliance "without delay", a major policy shift triggered by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The Independent UK

Finland leaders announce they want to join Nato following Boris Johnson visit

The Finnish president and prime minister said the country ‘must apply for Nato membership without delay’.

Reuters

Sweden plans to send NATO application next week, Expressen daily says

Sweden's government plans to submit an application to join NATO next week, following neighbour Finland in re-writing its post-World War Two security policy in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, daily Expressen said on Thursday.

The Guardian - UK

Kremlin threatens retaliation after Finland leaders say it must join Nato

Finland’s president and PM make call as support for joining trebles since Ukraine war

Bangkok Post

Finland in favour of joining Nato 'without delay'

HELSINKI: Finland's president and prime minister said on Thursday they were in favour of joining the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (Nato) and a formal decision would be taken this weekend, after Russia's war in Ukraine sparked a swift u-turn in opinion.

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