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Why Turkey isn't on board with Finland, Sweden joining NATO – and why that matters

After decades of neutrality, the two Scandinavian states that have to date remained out of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization have reacted to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine by declaring an intention to join the American-led alliance. But there is a major obstacle in their way: Turkey.

The Conversation

The AP Interview: Scottish leader pushes independence, NATO

Scotland's leader says the Russian war in Ukraine only makes Scotland’s drive for independence from U.K. more important

The Independent UK

Mary Dejevsky to host ‘Ask Me Anything’ about Ukraine war

How are things looking for Russia and Ukraine now? How could Finland and Sweden’s Nato bids affect Russia? Mary Dejevsky is on hand to answer reader questions

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Ukraine Working to Pull Last Fighters from Mariupol Mill

Hundreds of Ukrainian fighters defending the last holdout in Mariupol were evacuated to areas controlled by Russian-backed separatists and officials worked Tuesday to get the rest out, signaling the beginning of the end of a siege that became a symbol of Ukrainian resistance. Russia called the operation a mass surrender.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Finland and Sweden hold out hope Turkey's NATO objections can be overcome

Finland and Sweden voiced optimism on Tuesday that common ground can be found with Turkey over its objections to them joining NATO amid a flurry of diplomatic activity aimed at smoothing their path into the 30-nation alliance.

Reuters

Finland's parliament votes yes to NATO

Finland's parliament on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved a proposal to apply for membership of the NATO military alliance in a historic policy shift prompted by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters

Russia’s Lavrov Says Finland, Sweden Joining NATO Makes ‘No Big Difference’

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Tuesday that Finland and Sweden joining NATO would probably make "not much difference" as the two countries had long participated in the alliance's military drills. "Finland and Sweden, as well as other neutral countries, have been participating in NATO military exercises for many…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Russia's Lavrov says Finland, Sweden joining NATO makes 'no big difference'

Reuters

Sweden signs NATO request, Finns to formally endorse move

Sweden has signed a formal request to join NATO, a day after it announced it would seek membership in the 30-member military alliance

The Independent UK

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 83

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 83rd day, we take a look at the main developments.

Al Jazeera

Nicola Sturgeon tells Americans not to re-elect Donald Trump 'at any point'

The First Minister made the remarks while on her tour of the country, as the former Republican president weighs up whether to run again for the top office.

Daily Record

Live updates | Luxembourg: Turkey likely to let 2 join NATO

Luxembourg’s foreign minister says he doesn’t believe Turkey will prevent Sweden and Finland from joining NATO, despite the Turkish president’s stated objections

The Independent UK

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

The Independent UK

Why did Russia invade Ukraine? The conflict explained

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

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Ukraine troops evacuated from Azovstal steelworks as Russia takes control

Ukraine's military says it is working to evacuate all remaining troops from their last stronghold in the besieged port of Mariupol, ceding control of the city to Russia after months of bombardment.

ABC News

Could Finland and Sweden's bid to join NATO spell the end of 'neutral' European countries?

Finland and Sweden's announcement that they intend to join NATO has dashed Vladimir Putin's hopes his war in Ukraine would deter expansion of the military alliance. But could it also mark the end of neutral states in Europe?

Al Jazeera

Turkey confirms opposition to NATO membership for Sweden, Finland

President Erdogan says delegations from the NATO-seeking countries ‘shouldn’t bother’ coming to Ankara for discussions.

Bangkok Post

Ukraine update: Rescue mission under way at Azovstal

KYIV, Ukraine: Ukrainian authorities said a rescue mission to extract the last defenders of the Azovstal steelworks in Mariupol was under way on Tuesday, after hundreds of soldiers were evacuated in an earlier operation.

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The Independent UK

Ukraine mounts effort to rescue last fighters at steel mill

Ukrainian officials say the fighters who have doggedly defended a steel plant in the ruined city of Mariupol have completed their mission, and efforts are underway to rescue the last of those defenders who remain inside

The Guardian - UK

Questions over future of evacuated Azovstal fighters – as it happened

Duma appears to be trying to keep Azov battalion fighters out of prisoner swap deal; Ukraine blames Russia’s ‘stereotypical mindset’ for stop in talks

France 24

Russia says hundreds of Ukrainians surrender at Azovstal as Kyiv urges swap

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the gala opening ceremony of the 75th Cannes Film Festival as a surprise guest by video link from Kyiv, asking for the cinema world's solidarity with his people in the face of the Russian invasion. Follow FRANCE 24’s liveblog for all the latest developments. All…

Los Angeles Times

Ending weeks of standoff, Russia takes key port but sees setbacks elsewhere

LVIV, Ukraine — After weeks of Russian bombardment, a band of Ukrainian soldiers fighting from a battered Mariupol steel plant ended combat operations on Monday, giving Moscow full control of a strategic port city that has been turned into a ruin of empty buildings and mass graves.

The Guardian - UK

Hundreds of Ukrainian troops evacuated from Mariupol steelworks after 82-day assault

Blow for Ukraine as removal of soldiers, many wounded, suggests city that became symbol of resistance has fallen into Russian hands

Reuters

Mariupol defenders surrender to Russia but their fate is uncertain

More than 250 Ukrainian fighters surrendered to Russian forces at the Azovstal steelworks in Mariupol after weeks of desperate resistance, bringing an end to the most devastating siege of Russia's war in Ukraine and allowing President Vladimir Putin to claim a rare victory in his faltering campaign.

The Guardian - UK

Russia-Ukraine war: what we know on day 83 of the invasion

Fate of Ukrainian soldiers unclear after evacuation from Mariupol; peace talks stall between Russia and Ukraine

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