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Turkey threatens to block Finnish and Swedish NATO membership as tensions rise

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who has threatened to block Finland and Sweden from joining NATO, urged the alliance's members on Wednesday to "respect" Ankara's concerns about the two countries, which Turkey accuses of harbouring terrorists.

Radio France Internationale

Why has Erdoğan doubled down on threat to veto Nordic Nato bids?

Analysis: By demanding extradition of alleged PKK members, Turkish president could have one eye on elections

The Guardian - UK

Erdogan Aide Discusses NATO Bids with Sweden, Finland Counterparts

Progress on Finland and Sweden's NATO membership bids will only be possible if concrete steps are taken addressing Turkey's national security concerns, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's spokesman told his Nordic counterparts in calls on Wednesday. Ibrahim Kalin, who is Erdogan's chief foreign policy adviser, held calls with counterparts from Sweden,…

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Erdogan aide discusses NATO bids with Sweden, Finland counterparts

Progress on Finland and Sweden's NATO membership bids will only be possible if concrete steps are taken addressing Turkey's national security concerns, President Tayyip Erdogan's spokesman told his Nordic counterparts in calls on Wednesday.

Reuters

Turkey: why it wants to block Sweden and Finland from joining Nato – and what it stands to lose

Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine has united the west in opposition. Nato member states have cascaded weapons into Ukraine, taken in Ukrainian refugees and imposed severe sanctions on Russia.

The Conversation

Turkey's Erdogan links Sweden, Finland NATO bid to return of 'terrorists'

President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday Sweden should not expect Turkey to approve its NATO bid without returning "terrorists", and Swedish and Finnish delegations should not come to Turkey to convince it to back their membership in the alliance.

Reuters

‘A historic moment’: Finland and Sweden formally apply to join Nato

Sweden and Finland’s decision to join Nato is seen as a turning point for European security

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U.S. officials seek clarity on Turkey's view of NATO expansion

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet his Turkish counterpart on Wednesday amid the contradictory signals from Ankara over the expected applications from Finland and Sweden.

WEKU

UAE President Receives More Condolences From World Leaders, Including Erdogan

President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday several world leaders, who offered their condolences over the death of late President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed accepted the condolences of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan,…

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Will Turkey upend NATO expansion? US officials seek clarity

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is taking an increasingly tough line against the NATO membership bids of Finland and Sweden despite far less strident statements from some of his top aides

The Independent UK

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

Turkish president in UAE to pay respects, deepening detente

Turkey’s president is visiting the United Arab Emirates to pay respects to the federation’s late ruler, deepening a rapprochement between the countries after a bitter rivalry in the wake of the 2011 Arab uprisings

The Independent UK

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

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?

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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.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Tebboune, Erdogan Discuss Libya Crisis, Bolstering Relations

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held talks in Ankara on Monday with his Algerian counterpart Abdelmadjid Tebboune, who had arrived on a three-day visit on Sunday. Discussions focused on bolstering bilateral relations, especially in the energy, trade, agriculture and tourism fields. They also tackled regional and international developments of interest,…

The Independent UK

Finland and Sweden ‘optimistic’ Turkey will agree Nato application bid

Sauli Niinisto, Finnish president, says Helsinki will have ‘contructive discussions’ with Ankara

Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine live news: Moscow, Kyiv trade blame as talks stall

Ukraine accuses Russia of failing to compromise as Moscow says Kyiv has ‘practically withdrawn’ from talks.

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The Independent UK

Biden praises Greece for leadership after Russia invasion

President Joe Biden is thanking Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis for his country’s “moral leadership” in the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Evening Standard

Ukraine is ‘winning’the war against Russia and will’ survive’, says top UK military officer

Admiral Sir Tony Radakin spoke as Putin’s forces have been pushed back but shelling has brought more civilian casualties

Axios

Why NATO formed and why Finland and Sweden want to join the alliance

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has put NATO on a path towards further expansion.

Al Jazeera

Sweden announces NATO bid, ending its historic neutrality

Swedish PM announces the decision to join the military alliance in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Evening Standard

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.

Asharq Al-Awsat

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…

Reuters

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.

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