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NATO: Turkey urges 'concrete steps' from Sweden, Finland

Turkey’s foreign minister said Friday that Sweden and Finland must now take “concrete steps” to alleviate his country’s security concerns to overcome Ankara’s objections to their NATO membership bid

The Independent UK

Turkey Keeps Up Pressure on Sweden, Finland

Turkey’s foreign minister says Sweden and Finland must now take “concrete steps” to alleviate his country’s security concerns to overcome Ankara’s objections to their NATO membership bid. Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said Friday that delegations from the two Nordic countries have returned home with Turkey’s demands after a visit this…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Turkey's talks with Sweden, Finland made little progress on NATO concerns -sources

Talks between Turkish officials and delegations from Sweden and Finland have made little headway overcoming Ankara's objections to their NATO membership bids, and it is not clear when further discussions will take place, according to two sources.

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Moldova says Europe’s security policies need ‘paradigm shift’

Al Jazeera interviews Ana Revenco, interior minister, amid fears that Moldova could be drawn into the Ukraine war.

Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 93

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 93rd day, we take a look at the main developments.

Al Jazeera

Live updates | Ukraine: 4 more killed in Sievierodonetsk

A Ukrainian regional governor says that four people have been killed in the eastern city of Sievierodonetsk over the past 24 hours by Russian shelling

The Independent UK

Turkey’s plan to forcibly relocate Syrian refugees gains momentum

President Erdoğan presses on with move by leveraging his Nato veto over Nordic states’ accession

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What hope is there for diplomacy in ending the Russia-Ukraine war?

Analysis: Western leaders are divided on arming Ukraine, oil embargoes and whether Kyiv will have to accept territory loss

The Guardian - UK

Russia 'using thermobaric warheads' as Ukraine urges NATO to supply similar weapons

Ukraine's MOD says Russia is using a TOS-1 multiple rocket launcher to strike targets with the catastrophic weaponry amid the onslaught in the Donbas and has urged NATO for similar

Daily Mirror

US general: No need to add ground forces in Sweden, Finland

The U.S. general nominated to take over European Command tells senators that Sweden and Finland’s push to join NATO won’t require putting more U.S. ground forces into either country

The Independent UK

Exclusive-U.S. and Ukraine discuss danger of escalation as new arms extend Kyiv's reach

As the United States and its allies provide Ukraine with increasingly sophisticated arms, Washington has held discussions with Kyiv about the danger of escalation if it strikes deep inside Russia, U.S. and diplomatic officials tell Reuters.

Reuters

Germany’s Scholz says Russia will not win the war in Ukraine

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says Putin has failed in all his strategic aims and will not dictate terms of peace.

Al Jazeera

Ukraine war: crisis between the west and Russia gives Turkey a chance to strengthen its hand at home and abroad

The longstanding neutrality of Sweden and Finland was abandoned when both states submitted formal applications to Nato. But they are facing an unexpected obstacle on the way to membership: Turkey. While Turkey supports the alliance’s “open door” policy, Ankara’s veto reflects its aims to change the status quo and make…

The Conversation

Ukraine looms over the US general charged with leading NATO - Roll Call

The Senate Armed Services Committee held a confirmation hearing for Christopher Cavoli, Biden's pick to be the U.S. general at NATO.

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Sweden: a history of neutrality ends after 200 years

Sweden’s application to join Nato in May marks a major shift away from its longstanding position as a neutral state, stretching back to 1812.

Evening Standard

Finland ‘committed to Nato membership and will ‘stick with decision’, says ambassador

Exclusive: Finland’s ambassador to the UK Jukka Siukosaari says joining the alliance will ‘maximise’ security in the Nordic country

The Independent UK

Albania offers Soviet-built naval base to Nato ‘in these dangerous times’

The Pashaliman base located under the Vlora Bay was built in the 1950s

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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The Independent UK

EXPLAINER: What Turkey's Erdogan could gain in NATO debate

Turkey’s leader has caused a stir by throwing a wrench in Sweden and Finland’s historic bid to join NATO, lashing out at fellow alliance member Greece and announcing plans for a new incursion into Syria

The Independent UK

Albania offers ex-Soviet built naval base to NATO

The office of Albania's prime minister says the country has offered to NATO a naval base in an effort to highlight the tiny country’s value in the alliance “in these difficult times."

The Conversation

Why Denmark is voting on its defence relationship with the EU – and what it says about democracy in Europe

On June 1, voters in Denmark will take part in a referendum on whether to end the country’s opt-out from EU defence policy, which prohibits Denmark from participating in EU defence matters. This means that when the EU deploys personnel under its common security and defence policy, Denmark participates in…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Will Syria Witness a ‘Triple Front’ Military Escalation?

Three indicators point to the possibility of a military escalation on more than one front in Syria. Stability along the contact lines in the three Syrian areas of influence - which has been prevailing for more than two years - is threatened by new rounds of fire. This threat does…

Daily Mirror

Vladimir Putin voodoo dolls on sale with Ukrainian flag as pins to stick into effigy

The latest new Ukrainian toy comes with a noose, three of the country's blue and yellow flags atop pins designed to stick into the effigy of Vladimir Putin

Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 92

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 92nd day, we take a look at the main developments.

The Independent UK

UK foreign secretary visits Bosnia to pledge support

British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss is visiting Sarajevo to reaffirm the U.K.’s commitment to peace and stability in Bosnia amid growing fears of malign influence from Russia in the ethnically-divided Balkan country

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