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Erdogan: Nordic NATO Bid Could Still Be Nixed If Vows Unkept

Just two days after agreeing to lift deal-breaking objections to Sweden and Finland’s NATO accession, Turkey’s leader threatened Thursday that Ankara could still block the process if the two countries fail to fully meet his expectations.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Erdogan: Nordic NATO bid could still be nixed if vows unkept

Just two days after agreeing to lift deal-breaking objections to Sweden and Finland’s NATO accession, Turkey’s leader has threatened that Ankara could still block the process if the two countries fail to fully meet his expectations

The Independent UK

Erdogan says Sweden, Finland must fulfil NATO agreement promises

Turkish leader says deal is ‘a diplomatic victory’, but Sweden and Finland must first live up to their promises.

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Turkey’s NATO deal may bring nationalist votes back to Erdogan

Turkey blocked Finland and Sweden’s NATO bids until Ankara ‘got what it wanted’ – will that bring wavering voters back?

Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine latest updates: Moscow using Soviet-era missiles

Ukraine news from June 30: Russia using old Soviet stocks for more than half of all strikes in Ukraine, says General.

Al Jazeera

Erdoğan gains from lifting Sweden and Finland Nato veto with US fighter jet promise

Analysis: deal between Biden and Erdoğan is sealed in Madrid after Nordic countries vow to control support for Kurdish terrorism

The Guardian - UK

How Was Turkey’s Veto of Nordic NATO Bid Avoided?

When the leaders of Finland, Sweden and Turkey met with NATO’s chief Tuesday, the potential for progress was hard to predict. Some remained pessimistic the meeting would lessen Turkey’s objections to the Nordic pair’s historic request to join NATO. The government in Ankara had indicated for weeks that as an…

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‘Turkey got what it wanted’: An Erdogan victory, a poll bump, but little substance in Nato expansion deal

Though hailed as a great victory by Turkey, analysts say only minor concessions were given by Finland and Sweden

The Independent UK

Turkey to seek extraditions from Finland, Sweden under NATO deal

Turkey’s justice minister says Ankara is seeking extradition of 12 suspects from Finland, 21 from Sweden: State media.

Al Jazeera

Biden administration throws support behind potential F-16 sale to Turkey

The Biden administration threw its support on Wednesday behind the potential sale of U.S. F-16 fighter jets to Turkey, a day after Ankara lifted a veto of NATO membership for Finland and Sweden.

Reuters

EXPLAINER: How was Turkey’s veto of Nordic NATO bid avoided?

When the leaders of Finland, Sweden and Turkey met with NATO’s chief this week, some remained pessimistic the meeting would lessen Turkey’s objections to the Nordic pair’s historic request to join NATO

The Independent UK

Last minute Nordic-Turkey deal took weeks of wrangling, and a U.S. nudge

An 11th hour deal that paved the way for NATO hopefuls Sweden and Finland to soon become members was the result of weeks of political wrestling across European capitals and calibrated U.S. involvement. But moments before a deal was struck, it still looked like it was going nowhere.

Reuters

So, why is Turkey in NATO, anyway? A look at the country’s complex history with the alliance

WASHINGTON — Emerging from World War II, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization was established by 10 European countries, the United States and Canada to form a bulwark against the communist-ruled Soviet Union. It was a pillar in the new world order that was to last for the rest of the…

Los Angeles Times

NATO deal with Turkey greeted with caution and concern in Sweden

Sweden and Finland took a step closer to joining the NATO military alliance after Turkey's decision to drop its objections, but there may still be snags to overcome as some critics say the deal hands a foreign policy veto to Ankara.

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Radio France Internationale

NATO to quickly ratify Sweden, Finland membership after Turkey drops veto

NATO leaders are to formally invite Finland and Sweden to join the military alliance Wednesday after a last-minute agreement was reached with Turkey to allow the Nordic countries to join.

Al Jazeera

Why did Turkey lift its veto on Finland and Sweden joining NATO?

Ankara has signed a trilateral memorandum agreement after obtaining concessions on demands it put forward in May.

Reuters

Turkish media hails Erdogan's 'victory' deal to lift NATO veto

Pro-government Turkish media lauded a deal to allow Finland and Sweden to join NATO as a triumph for President Tayyip Erdogan, saying on Wednesday he had wrested concrete gains from the West in the country's fight against terrorism.

France 24

NATO faces its biggest challenge since WWII, says Secretary General Stoltenberg

NATO leaders were set on Wednesday to invite Finland and Sweden to join after Turkey dropped its objections to their membership. The alliance looked to revamp its defences at a summit dominated by the war in Ukraine.

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Evening Standard

Finland and Sweden set to join Nato after Turkey drops objection

A memorandum was signed ahead of the NATO summit in Madrid confirming Turkey will support the invitation of Finland and Sweden to become members

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Finland, Sweden flag some progress in NATO talks with Turkey

Finnish President Sauli Niinisto and Swedish Foreign Minister Ann Linde said on Tuesday there had been some progress in negotiations aimed at overcoming Turkey's objection to the Nordic countries' bid to join NATO.

Reuters

Turkey lifts veto on Finland, Sweden joining NATO, clearing path for expansion

NATO ally Turkey lifted its veto over Finland and Sweden's bid to join the Western alliance on Tuesday after the three nations agreed to protect each other's security, ending a weeks-long drama that tested allied unity against Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Tribune News Service

Turkish objections to NATO expansion find Hill skepticism

WASHINGTON — Lawmakers in both parties are signaling that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan should not expect them to sweeten the pot as he seeks concessions in return for dropping his objections to Sweden and Finland joining NATO.

The Independent UK

NATO summit to open as leader warns of 'dangerous' world

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has sparked a “fundamental shift” in the alliance's approach to defense

Asharq Al-Awsat

Erdogan Says He Wants Results, Not Words from Sweden and Finland

President Tayyip Erdogan held firm on his stance towards Finland and Sweden's NATO bids on Tuesday, saying Turkey wanted results not words to address its concerns, adding he will also push US President Joe Biden on a "stalled" F-16 fighter jet purchase. Breaking with decades of a policy of neutrality,…

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