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Why Ukraine's undersized military is resisting supposedly superior Russian forces

Before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, many observers looked at Russia’s overwhelming combat power and thought Russia would achieve a quick victory.

The Conversation

Evening Standard Comment: Vladimir Putin wanted less Nato — he’s likely to end up with more

One of the major objectives of Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine was to have less Nato. He is likely to end up with more. Today, Boris Johnson is visiting Sweden and Finland to discuss the war, European security and the two countries’ desire to join the alliance.

Evening Standard

Johnson signs security assurances with Sweden and Finland

The move follows Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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Swedish parliament to hold NATO debate as decision to join looms

Sweden's ruling Social Democrats have called a parliamentary debate over NATO for Monday as the country readies for what is expected to be a decision to join the alliance in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, abandoning decades of military non-alignment.

Reuters

Russia says it is closely watching NATO configuration on borders

Russia is closely watching anything that can affect NATO's configuration on its borders, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said, in response to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson visiting Sweden and Finland on Wednesday.

Reuters

Finnish PM says NATO decision will focus on safety of citizens

Finland's Prime Minister, Sanna Marin, said on Wednesday that if her nation takes the historic step to apply to join the NATO alliance, it will be for the security of its own citizens.

Reuters

On Norway's Arctic border with Russia, a town freezes ties with its eastern neighbour

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What is Nato and why was it formed?

Military alliance created in aftermath of Second World War in hope of bringing an end to bloody conflict between nations

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Trudy Rubin: Putin’s Victory Day speech shows how Russia can be defeated — and how Ukraine can win

When Vladimir Putin stood on a Red Square podium Monday, at the annual celebration of the Soviet victory in World War II over Nazi Germany, he looked weak and defensive.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

What weapons does Ukraine have to fight Russia and does it have nuclear missiles?

Volodymyr Zelensky continues to urge Europe to send more military support

The Independent UK

How likely is it that Russia will launch a nuclear attack?

Vladimir Putin has placed the Kremlin’s strategic nuclear weapons forces on ‘high alert’, prompting fears over what could happen next

The Independent UK

Why did Russia invade Ukraine? The conflict explained

Vladimir Putin’s military assault continues in face of near-unanimous international condemnation

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson’s visit to Finland and Sweden to discuss Nato membership a red rag to Moscow

Trip will be seen as provocative by Moscow

The Independent UK

Russia-Ukraine war updates: peace talks harder ‘with each new Bucha’, says Zelenskiy - as it happened

UK signs security assurance declarations with Sweden and Finland; Ukraine leader says discovery of atrocities makes peace negotiations harder

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US, Western Europe fret over uncertain Ukraine war endgame

Russia’s war in Ukraine is grinding into its third month with little sign of a decisive military victory for either side, and no resolution in sight

Wales Online

Britain's armed forces lack 'battle-winning capabilities', MPs warn

Commons Public Accounts Committee said the invasion of Ukraine highlighted the ‘risks and responsibilities’ of Nato membership

Wales Online

Elon Musk says Russia is 'ramping up' efforts to hack Starlink after UK slams cyberattacks

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said there was 'clear and shocking evidence of a deliberate and malicious attack by Russia'

Reuters

Factbox-Probable steps in any Finnish, Swedish NATO bid

Finnish President Sauli Niinisto is expected on Thursday to say whether his country should join the NATO alliance, with Sweden following suit with its decision in the coming days.

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The Independent UK

Britain’s armed forces lack ‘battle-winning capabilities’, MPs warn

Commons Public Accounts Committee said the invasion of Ukraine highlighted the ‘risks and responsibilities’ of Nato membership.

The Independent UK

Ambassador nominee for Ukraine seeks quick embassy reopening

The Biden administration’s nominee for U_S_ ambassador to Ukraine is promising senators she'll work to make Russia’s war there a “strategic failure."

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson to visit Sweden and Finland as they consider Nato membership

No 10 said it was ‘disinformation’ to suggest the PM was seeking to put pressure on them to join the western military alliance.

Al Jazeera

Putin seeking goals beyond Ukraine’s east: US intelligence chief

Avril Haines says Russian president is preparing for a prolonged conflict as invasion turns into a ‘war of attrition’.

Irish Mirror

Timeline of Vladimir Putin's nuclear war threats - list of 'unfriendly' countries, huge escalation and 'Irish attack'

In his address, he tried to justify their military action in Ukraine by saying that their forces are “fighting for the Motherland.”

Daily Mirror

Vladimir Putin needs 600,000 more troops or he might use nukes, ex-NATO chief warns

Vladimir Putin may be forced into brutal tactics to win his failing war in Ukraine, it has been claimed, with a tactical nuclear strike a possible final throw of the dice

Salon

Has Russia already lost the war?

Russia had a decent plan, says warfare expert John Spencer. But military incompetence has led to total failure

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