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Russia-Ukraine war: what we know on day 79 of the invasion

UK says failed Russian crossing of river shows pressure on troops; first war crimes trial begins in Kyiv

The Guardian - AU

Eurovision 2022: Finland and Serbia through to final as fans say San Marino and Ireland were robbed

Belgium, Australia and Romania also qualify for the grand final on Saturday (14 May)

The Independent UK

Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (May 12)

A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

WEKU

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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

No, Finland is not sending tanks to its border with Russia

Despite jitters over the Ukraine war in many countries and Finland's decision to seek NATO membership, tanks have not been sent to the Finnish border with Russia, despite a viral video suggesting just that. We also look at false claims surrounding a recent protest in Paris.

France 24

Ukraine news — live: Russian navy ship ‘on fire’ in Black Sea

Kremlin threatens ‘retaliation’ if Finland joins Nato

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Inside Finland's underground shelters built to shield people in case of Russian attack

Finland has been preparing for a potential Russian attack by building hundreds of bunkers which have enough space - and beds - to shelter every single one of Helsinki's residents

Daily Mirror

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

Finland Seeks NATO Membership: What You Need To Know

The government of Finland is putting forth an application for membership in NATO.

Benzinga

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.

Tribune News Service

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.

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Reuters

France 'fully supports' Finland's choice to join NATO - Elysee

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday told his Finnish counterpart that France fully supported the country's choice to join NATO, the Elysee presidential office said in a statement.

Evening Standard

Russia hits east Ukraine as war pushes Finland closer to Nato

Putin’s forces were said to have targeted Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, Chernihiv and Sumy on Thursday as they continued their offensive

Newslaundry

Daily Dose Ep 1044: Delhi police detains Amanatullah Khan, Finland on NATO membership

Veronica Joseph brings you the news from New Delhi, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh and Finland.

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

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The Independent UK

Russia begins transfer of troops from Syria to Ukraine as Finland signals Nato membership

The Kremlin is seeking to increase its presence in Ukraine’s neighbourhoods, sources say

Los Angeles Times

Putin refuses to waver on east Ukraine; Finland’s leaders endorse NATO bid

LVIV, Ukraine — As Finland’s leaders dealt him a blow by announcing their support for joining NATO, Russian President Vladimir Putin reaffirmed his determination to maintain Moscow’s sway over eastern Ukraine as Russian forces pounded the area.

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

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 Guardian - UK

First Thing: Senate blocks bill to codify abortion rights

After conservative Democrat Joe Manchin joins Republicans to vote against measure, majority leader Chuck Schumer warns ‘it will be open season’ on people’s freedoms

Evening Standard

Russia warns of ‘retaliatory steps’ over Finland’s bid to join Nato

The Kremlin said it would respond but declined to spell out how

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