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Nato member Turkey hits out at Finland and Sweden membership bids

‘Scandinavian countries are guesthouses for terrorist organisations,’ says the Turkish leader

The Independent UK

Putin discusses Finland and Sweden's NATO plans with Security Council - RIA

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday discussed Finland's and Sweden's potential NATO membership with his Security Council, the RIA news agency reported.

Reuters

Eurovision 2022: How to vote for your favourite act from phone lines to the app

The grand finale has plenty of talented acts including Ukraine, UK, Sweden, Poland and Spain

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Sweden sets out benefits of NATO as membership bid looms

Swedish membership in NATO would boost national security and help stabilise the Nordic and Baltic regions, Foreign Minister Ann Linde said on Friday, a day after neighbour Finland said it would seek to join the U.S.-led military alliance without delay.

Reuters

Eurovision 2022: The best 10 winning performances

In its 67-year history, few Eurovision entrants have achieved both a great song and a great live performance. Olivia Emily ranks the best of the best

The Independent UK

Finland braces for Russian gas supply cut off after pledge to join Nato

The Kremlin has warned it will take ‘militatry steps’ against Sweden and Finland if they join the security alliance

Evening Standard

Kremlin warns of retaliation after Finland moves toward NATO

The Kremlin warned about taking retaliatory steps after Finland’s leaders came out in favor of applying to join NATO

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Eurovision semi finals: Sweden, Poland live up to predictions but Ireland crash out

The second Eurovision semi final took place on Thursday with another 10 acts making it through to Saturday's final

Chronicle Live

Russia may become the only non-NATO nation in the Arctic, sparking fears of conflict

For decades, Russia and other nations collaborated on scientific and environmental issues in the Arctic. Now, there's concern that Finland and Sweden joining NATO could spark a military buildup there.

WEKU

Ukraine latest updates: Zelenskyy ‘ready’ for talks with Putin

Ukraine news from May 13: Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says he is prepared to hold discussions with Putin over ending war.

Al Jazeera

The Guardian view on expanding Nato: Putin has only himself to blame

Editorial: Support for membership in Finland and Sweden shows the Russian president’s assault on Ukraine has only strengthened the alliance

The Guardian - UK

Analysis: Finland and Sweden set sights on Nato after years of Putin’s provocation

For decades Finland and Sweden have been prodded, raided and provoked by Russian forces

Evening Standard

Finland and Sweden's desire to join Nato shows Putin has permanently redrawn the map of Europe

With Finland’s leaders announcing they want the country to join Nato, and all the signs pointing to Sweden doing the same, it is becoming clearer than ever that Vladimir Putin’s attempt to fundamentally restructure the European security order has worked. But it hasn’t worked the way the Russian president envisaged…

The Conversation

Finnish leaders back joining NATO; Sweden set to follow

Finland and Sweden are inching closer to joining NATO in what would be another jolt to the European security landscape following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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Radio France Internationale

Did NATO's expansion drive Vladimir Putin to war?

The combination of Russia's decades-old fear of an eastwards-expanding NATO and its own invasion into Ukraine seems to have had an adverse effect: non-aligned Finland and Sweden strongly considering joining the anti-Russian alliance and increasing the tense stand-off between Moscow and the west.

Nottingham Post

British soldiers will fight Russia if it invades Sweden or Finland says Prime Minister Boris Johnson

Security pacts with the Nordic nations have been signed

Daily Mirror

Putin dealt fresh blow as Sweden and Finland plan to join NATO quickly

The war has instead led to Russia's neighbour Finland, with which it shares an 810-mile border, saying it wants the protection of the 30-member, nuclear-armed coalition

Wales Online

Finland wants to join Nato 'without delay' in face of Russia aggression

Kremlin claims that Finland’s move will not help stability and security in Europe

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Chronicle Live

Who is Sweden's Eurovision entry Cornelia Jakobs? Hold Me Closer singer among top contenders for win

Conrelia Jakobs is Sweden's entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 with her hotly tipped song Hold Me Closer

The Guardian - UK

Why are Sweden and Finland not yet in Nato and does the alliance want them?

Analysis: the two countries are considering applying to join after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

The Independent UK

Russia could cut gas supply to Finland as it threatens ‘retaliatory steps’ over Nato decision

The warning came just hours after Russia said it would be forced to take ‘retaliatory measures’

Irish Mirror

What time are Ireland on in Eurovision tonight? Full semi-final schedule and running order

Ireland's Brooke Scullion, from Derry, is up against the likes of Sweden, Cyprus, Belgium and Australia

The Independent UK

Why do Finland and Sweden want to join Nato?

Russia’s ‘special military operation’ in Ukraine has shifted policy on joining the military alliance

The Independent UK

EXPLAINER: Why Finland, Sweden joining NATO will be big deal

Finland appears on the cusp of joining NATO

Asharq Al-Awsat

Will Finland and Sweden Join NATO? Five Things to Know

After decades of staying out of military alliances, Finland and Sweden are about to decide whether to apply to join NATO, as a deterrent against aggression from Eastern neighbor Russia. The Nordic neighbors are expected to act in unison, with both expressing a desire for their applications to be submitted…

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