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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.

Evening Standard · May 16, 2022

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…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 16, 2022

Eurovision star Sam Ryder gets hero's welcome as he lands back in UK

The 32 year old beat Spain and Sweden to give the UK its best result in 20 years

Liverpool Echo · May 16, 2022

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Canada says it is in favour of 'quick' accession to NATO for Sweden, Finland

Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly said Canada was in favour of a "quick" accession to the NATO military alliance for Sweden and Finland.

Reuters · May 16, 2022

Boost for Scotland's Nato case post-indy as non-nuke countries fast-tracked

COUNTRIES without nuclear weapons are being considered for fast-tracked Nato membership in an encouraging move for Yessers who back Scotland joining…

The National (Scotland) · May 16, 2022

Finland and Sweden: how do you feel about your countries and Nato membership?

We would like to hear from those in Finland and Sweden about their countries intentions to apply for Nato membership

The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2022

Swedish, Finnish ministers to head to Turkey for NATO talks - TT news agency

The foreign ministers of Sweden and Finland plan to travel "soon" to Turkey for talks to address Ankara's objections to NATO membership for the two Nordic countries, news agency TT reported, citing the Swedish foreign office.

Reuters · May 16, 2022

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Vladimir Putin WILL PAY unacceptable cost if Russia attacks NATO country, expert claims

Finland and Sweden joining NATO will likely provoke Russia further, as defence expert Dr Martin Smith says the UK is a "pivotal player" during this time with Putin being forced to pay the cost should the war spill cross-border

Daily Mirror · May 16, 2022

Vladimir Putin 'moves nuclear-capable missiles to Finland border' after NATO moves

The Russian president has issued warnings to Finland in the wake of their announcement to join Nato

Wales Online · May 16, 2022

Moscow’s ‘defeat’ as Finland, Sweden move to join NATO

If both countries join the 30-member security bloc, NATO forces may be right next to the Finnish-Russian border.

Al Jazeera · May 16, 2022

Nordic neighbours vow to help Finland and Sweden in case of attack

Norway, Denmark and Iceland in a joint statement on Monday said they stand ready to support NATO applicants Finland and Sweden in case the two Nordic nations were to come under attack.

Reuters · May 16, 2022

Sweden joins Finland in wanting to join Nato after Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Support for Nato membership has increased since Russia invaded Ukraine

Wales Online · May 16, 2022

Kremlin warns bid to join NATO by Finland, Sweden will not improve security

The Kremlin said Monday that the decisions by Finland and Sweden to join the NATO military alliance will not improve security in Europe. Meanwhile, Moscow held a meeting of the six-country Collective Security Treaty Organisation.

Radio France Internationale · May 16, 2022

Russia warns Finland and Sweden over NATO as strikes pummel east Ukraine

LVIV, Ukraine — Russia on Monday warned Finland and Sweden that plans to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization were a "grave mistake," as Moscow's forces stepped up attacks in eastern and southern Ukraine.

Los Angeles Times · May 16, 2022

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Reuters · May 16, 2022

French President Macron backs Sweden's decision to join NATO- Elysee

French President Emmanuel Macron fully supports Sweden's decision to join the North Atlantic NATO military alliance, the Elysee presidential office said on Monday.

Evening Standard · May 16, 2022

Sweden confirms it is joining Finland in requesting Nato membership

Sweden will join Finland in requesting Nato membership, prime minister Magdalena Andersson has confirmed, in a historic move that is likely to infuriate President Vladimir Putin.

The National (Scotland) · May 16, 2022

Sweden to end neutrality as it applies for Nato membership

SWEDEN is applying for Nato membership, ending more than 200 years of military non-alignment.

The Independent UK · May 16, 2022

Sweden will apply to join Nato in historic shift – but Putin warns of ‘response’

Nato membership would end more than 200 years of military non-alignment

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Reuters · May 16, 2022

Swedish government takes formal decision to apply for NATO membership

Sweden's Social Democrat minority government on Monday took the formal decision to apply for NATO membership, following in the footsteps of its neighbour Finland in a move that will redraw the geopolitical map of northern Europe.

Daily Mirror · May 16, 2022

Sweden joining Finland in requesting NATO membership in major blow to Vladimir Putin

Finnish President Sauli Niinisto confirmed earlier his country will apply for the military alliance in a historic policy shift prompted by Russia's invasion of Ukraine - and now Sweden is following their lead

The Independent UK · May 16, 2022

Sweden to send envoys to Turkey to find out what Nato objection ‘is really about’

Turkey says it would not see applications in ‘positive view’

Al Jazeera · May 16, 2022

‘Military tension will rise’: Russia chides NATO Nordic expansion

Finland and Sweden’s decisions to join the military alliance may increase the chance of confrontation, Russia says.

Reuters · May 16, 2022

Putin says new military infrastructure in Finland, Sweden would demand reaction

President Vladimir Putin on Monday said Russia had no issue with Finland and Sweden, but that the expansion of military infrastructure on their territory would demand a reaction from Moscow, as the Nordic countries move closer to joining NATO.

The Independent UK · May 16, 2022

EXPLAINER: Next steps for Finland, Sweden on NATO membership

Finland and Sweden say they want to join NATO in response to Russia’s war on Ukraine

Daily Mirror · May 16, 2022

What does NATO protection mean for me, as Sweden and Finland defy Russia's orders

NATO looks like it is on its way to getting two new members, as Sweden and Finland both announced they want to join the defensive alliance following Russia's invasion of Ukraine

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