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Ben Wallace says Nato top job ‘would be fantastic’

The Defence Secretary has previously indicated his interest in succeeding Nato secretary general Jens Stoltenberg when his term expires this autumn.

The Independent UK

How fruitful was Zelenskyy’s European tour?

Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy paid a surprise visit to Britain this week, at the end of a whirlwind tour of Europe that also took in Rome, Berlin and Paris. Having been flown to Chequers in an RAF Chinook helicopter, Zelenskyy spent two hours in talks with Rishi Sunak.

The Week

G7 wrestles with how to prosecute one war and prevent another

Leaders searching for unity on extent of help for Ukraine and how to persuade global south to join China containment effort

The Guardian - UK

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In Taiwan, Liz Truss Called For ‘Economic NATO’ to Counter China

The News Lens

NATO reaches back to Cold War past with first major defence plans in decades

NATO will step back to the future at its Vilnius summit in July, with leaders set to approve thousands of pages of secret military plans that will detail for the first time since the Cold War how the alliance would respond to a Russian attack.

Reuters

Why fighter jets? Ukraine lobbies for air power ahead of counter-offensive

Vladimir Putin is factually wrong when he contends that his unprovoked invasion of Ukraine was a defensive measure against US-led aggression. The West is not at war against Russia. That said, NATO is no longer exactly sitting idle.

France 24

Ukraine 'increasingly ready' to hit back at Russia as it prepares counteroffensive

Officials believe Ukraine's troops have 'much higher' morale than Russia's

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Ukraine ‘increasingly ready’ for counteroffensive, Western officials say

Troops have ‘much higher’ morale than Vladimir Putin’s forces and have the potential to break through enemy lines, officials suggested.

The Independent UK

Speed is the key to any ‘international coalition’ for jets to Ukraine

The West should not get hung up on the training time needed for pilots, given how quickly Ukraine has adapted to new weaponry so far, writes Kim Sengupta

The Independent UK

Factbox-Why Ukraine is bidding for F-16 jets and will it succeed?

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says he is making progress in persuading the West to supply Ukraine with fighter jets - with U.S.-built F-16s flown by several NATO nations in particular focus.

Reuters

Russia freezes bank accounts of Finland's diplomatic missions, prompting cash payments

Finland's foreign minister says Russia has frozen the bank accounts of Finnish diplomatic representations in Moscow and St. Petersburg

The Independent UK

The Russo-Ukrainian War by Serhii Plokhy review – the first draft of history

An impressive account of the origins and early stages of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

The Guardian - UK

G7 struggles with response to China ‘economic coercion’ threat

As leaders prepare for summit in Hiroshima, there appears little consensus on how to deal with the risk posed by China.

Al Jazeera

Liz Truss in Taiwan calls for ‘economic Nato’ to challenge China

Former British PM says Taiwan is ‘on the front line of the global battle for freedom’ during trip that China has called a ‘dangerous political show’

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Al Jazeera

Ukraine receives jet fighter support pledge from UK, Netherlands

UK PM Rishi Sunak and Dutch counterpart Mark Rutte agree to build international coalition to provide Kyiv with F-16s.

The Conversation

Zelensky's European tour has won critical support for Ukraine's counter-offensive

As the war in Ukraine intensifies, President Volodymyr Zelensky has concluded a series of successful visits to Rome, Berlin, Paris and London to shore up support from key allies.

The Independent UK

Russian Duma votes to scrap Cold War armed forces deal

The lower house of Russia's parliament has voted unanimously to formally pull out of a Cold War-era security deal more than eight years after Moscow halted its participation

The Independent UK

What are Storm Shadow cruise missiles and what other weapons has the UK sent to Ukraine?

The long-range weapons are just some of the provisions being offered to Kyiv

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Evening Standard

OPINION - Result of nail-biting Turkish election will affect us for decades

It was billed at the “world’s most important election” — pending the 2024 version, which will likely determine whether Donald Trump returns to the White House. Less international attention would usually attach to Turkey’s presidential race but when critical alliances are at stake, results matter far beyond the Golden Horn.

The Independent UK

What do Turkey’s election results mean and who will win the runoff?

Incumbent president Recep Tayyip Erdogan received most votes in weekend presidential election but cannot claim victory without majority support required for outright win

Reuters

Erdogan calls Turkish voters to ensure stability in runoff vote

President Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday called Turkish voters to support him in a May 28 election runoff to maintain stability in Turkey, as he seeks to extend his rule into a third decade.

Reuters

Denmark aims for closer Nordic security ties in Arctic and Baltic Sea region

NATO member Denmark said on Tuesday that it aims to strengthen defence ties with other Nordic countries to protect critical infrastructure and counter the Russian threat both in the Arctic and the Baltic Sea region.

The Independent UK

South Korea's president vows to expand non-lethal aid to Kyiv in meeting with Ukraine's first lady

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is vowing to expand the country’s non-lethal aid to Ukraine as it fights Russian aggression

WEKU

What Turkey's presidential election could mean for the U.S. and Europe

Turkey's presidential election is headed to a runoff on May 28. The outcome, in this key NATO nation, has implications for the West. President Biden has said he hopes "whoever wins wins."

Daily Mirror

Labour wants defence deal for British and German troops to work together after Ukraine

Shadow Defence Secretary John Healey revealed his plans to sign a new defence concord with Berlin within weeks if Labour gets into power

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