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Not what Putin wanted: How will Russia respond to NATO bids by Finland and Sweden?

It never happened during the entire Cold War. But all these years later, Russia's border with NATO is about to double in size. Finland remains unmoved by threats out of the Kremlin over its bid to join the US-led alliance. The same goes for neighbouring Sweden, which is so concerned…

France 24

Membership of Nato would be ‘cornerstone’ of independent Scotland, says Sturgeon

The comments come as the Scottish Greens again voiced their opposition to joining the alliance.

The Independent UK

Turkey threatens to derail Sweden and Finland plans to join Nato

Sweden and Finland’s joint bid to join NATO could be derailed by opposition from Turkey, according to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

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Envoy says Finland prepared for any kind of attack by Russia -Die Welt

Finland's ambassador to Germany, Anne Sipilainen, is not worried about Russia's threats over her country's move to join NATO as she sees Finland as prepared for any kind of attack from Moscow, German newspaper Die Welt reported on Monday.

Reuters

Erdogan Says Swedish, Finnish Delegations Should Not Bother Coming to Turkey

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday that Swedish and Finnish delegations should not bother coming to Ankara to convince it to approve their NATO bid. Sweden's government has formally decided to apply for NATO membership, Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson said on Monday, a day after Finnish President Sauli…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Why Emmanuel Macron's peace efforts with Vladimir Putin are probably pointless

On Victory Day — the May 9 commemoration of the former Soviet Union’s defeat of Nazi Germany in the Second World War — Russian President Vladimir Putin was expected to officially declare war on Ukraine.

The Conversation

Joining Nato would be 'vital' to an indy Scotland's security, says Nicola Sturgeon

NICOLA Sturgeon has said Nato would be "vital" for the security of an independent Scotland.

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Nicola Sturgeon declares NATO membership is 'essential' for independent Scotland

The First Minister gave her full backing to NATO at a keynote speech at the Brookings Institution in the American capital.

Daily Record

Erdogan says Swedish, Finnish delegations should not bother coming to Turkey

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday that Swedish and Finnish delegations should not bother coming to Ankara to convince it to approve their NATO bid.

Reuters

Vladimir Putin's troops REPELLED all the way back to border by Ukraine, NATO says

Defending troops are driving Russian forces back in a new counter-offensive as it emerged that Moscow has lost a third of its ground forces in just 82 days since the invasion started

Daily Mirror

‘I have died every day’: Ukraine wives of Mariupol fighters plead for help from Turkey

The women asked for help directly from Turkey’s President Erdogan, who is under pressure to do more to counter Russian aggression

The Independent UK

Canada says it is in favour of 'quick' accession to NATO for Sweden, Finland

Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly said Canada was in favour of a "quick" accession to the NATO military alliance for Sweden and Finland.

Reuters

Ukrainian FM: ‘100% we will win, and Russia will be defeated’

Al Jazeera speaks to Ukrainian foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba on NATO, diplomacy and how he thinks the war will end.

Al Jazeera

Boost for Scotland's Nato case post-indy as non-nuke countries fast-tracked

COUNTRIES without nuclear weapons are being considered for fast-tracked Nato membership in an encouraging move for Yessers who back Scotland joining…

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Finland and Sweden: how do you feel about your countries and Nato membership?

We would like to hear from those in Finland and Sweden about their countries intentions to apply for Nato membership

Reuters

Swedish, Finnish ministers to head to Turkey for NATO talks - TT news agency

The foreign ministers of Sweden and Finland plan to travel "soon" to Turkey for talks to address Ankara's objections to NATO membership for the two Nordic countries, news agency TT reported, citing the Swedish foreign office.

Daily Mirror

Vladimir Putin WILL PAY unacceptable cost if Russia attacks NATO country, expert claims

Finland and Sweden joining NATO will likely provoke Russia further, as defence expert Dr Martin Smith says the UK is a "pivotal player" during this time with Putin being forced to pay the cost should the war spill cross-border

Wales Online

Vladimir Putin 'moves nuclear-capable missiles to Finland border' after NATO moves

The Russian president has issued warnings to Finland in the wake of their announcement to join Nato

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Al Jazeera

Moscow’s ‘defeat’ as Finland, Sweden move to join NATO

If both countries join the 30-member security bloc, NATO forces may be right next to the Finnish-Russian border.

Reuters

Nordic neighbours vow to help Finland and Sweden in case of attack

Norway, Denmark and Iceland in a joint statement on Monday said they stand ready to support NATO applicants Finland and Sweden in case the two Nordic nations were to come under attack.

Wales Online

Sweden joins Finland in wanting to join Nato after Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Support for Nato membership has increased since Russia invaded Ukraine

Radio France Internationale

Kremlin warns bid to join NATO by Finland, Sweden will not improve security

The Kremlin said Monday that the decisions by Finland and Sweden to join the NATO military alliance will not improve security in Europe. Meanwhile, Moscow held a meeting of the six-country Collective Security Treaty Organisation.

Los Angeles Times

Russia warns Finland and Sweden over NATO as strikes pummel east Ukraine

LVIV, Ukraine — Russia on Monday warned Finland and Sweden that plans to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization were a "grave mistake," as Moscow's forces stepped up attacks in eastern and southern Ukraine.

Reuters

French President Macron backs Sweden's decision to join NATO- Elysee

French President Emmanuel Macron fully supports Sweden's decision to join the North Atlantic NATO military alliance, the Elysee presidential office said on Monday.

Evening Standard

Sweden confirms it is joining Finland in requesting Nato membership

Sweden will join Finland in requesting Nato membership, prime minister Magdalena Andersson has confirmed, in a historic move that is likely to infuriate President Vladimir Putin.

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