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Finland, Sweden sign to join NATO but need ratification

NATO's 30 allies signed an accession protocol for Finland and Sweden on Tuesday, allowing them to join the nuclear-armed alliance once parliaments ratify the decision, the most significant expansion of the alliance since the 1990s.

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Finland, Sweden Sign Protocol to Join NATO but Still Need Ratification

The 30 NATO allies signed off on the accession protocols for Sweden and Finland on Tuesday, sending the membership bids of the two nations to the alliance capitals for legislative approvals. The move further increases Russia's strategic isolation in the wake of its invasion of neighboring Ukraine in February and…

Asharq Al-Awsat

NATO allies sign accession protocols for Sweden, Finland

The 30 NATO allies signed off on the accession protocols for Sweden and Finland on Tuesday, sending the membership bids of the two nations to the alliance capitals for legislative approvals.

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Ukrainian Airborne Assault Troops Take Out Convoy Of Russian Ammo Vehicles

Ukrainian airborne assault troops reportedly destroyed a convoy of Russian ammunition vehicles. Russian military vehicles were successfully hit by Ukrainian ordnance as the footage shows. It is unclear where exactly in Ukraine the images were filmed, but they were obtained from the Command of the Airborne Assault Troops of the…

Zenger

As NATO beefs up, France and Australia bury the hatchet

France and Australia are mending their differences following what some regard as their deepest diplomatic rift since the two countries established ties. A common history and a mutual enemy has helped the allies overcome a submarine deal gone wrong.

Radio France Internationale

Zelenskiy appeals to Latin American leaders – as it happened

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Russia-Ukraine war: what we know on day 128 of the invasion

At least 19 dead after Russian missile strikes multi-story apartment building in Odesa; Russian forces withdraw from Snake Island in Black Sea

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NATO 'prepared for all eventualities' as Russian President Vladimir Putin issues fresh threats

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg says his organisation is ready for any repercussions of Sweden and Finland joining the alliance, as Russian President Vladimir Putin sends one of his trademark veiled threats over its expansion.

ABC News

NATO chief avows need to defend alliance territory in ‘a more dangerous world’

An unstable world could get even more dangerous if NATO does not remain strong and united, the head of the alliance said Thursday at the end of a summit where Western leaders labeled Russia “a direct threat” to the security of their nations.

France 24

Nato 2022 Madrid summit: what has been agreed?

Sweeping changes to the western military alliance have been agreed by leaders

The Guardian - UK

Beijing hits out at Nato strategy for ‘malicious attack’ on China

Western military bloc says China poses ‘serious challenges’ to global stability

The Guardian - UK

G7 and Nato summits lay bare deep and hostile divide between Russia and China and the west

Against a backdrop of unprecedented turmoil – the first major war in Europe in three decades, the highest inflation rates in decades and a rapidly worsening global food crisis – western leaders have met for two major summits. The G7 met in Germany and Nato leaders gathered in Madrid. The…

The Conversation

NATO and Ukraine: How the world got here

As NATO meets in Madrid, the Ukraine war is front and center. Will anyone be honest about how this happened?

Salon

NATO declares China a security challenge for the first time

NATO lists China as one of its strategic priorities for next decade, saying Beijing’s policies challenge its security.

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The Independent UK

Russia and China slam NATO after alliance raises alarm

NATO is facing rebukes from Moscow and Beijing after it declared Russia a “direct threat” and said China posed “serious challenges” to global stability

Reuters

Russia abandons Black Sea outpost of Snake Island in victory for Ukraine

Russian forces abandoned the strategic Black Sea outpost of Snake Island on Thursday in a victory for Ukraine that could loosen the grip of Russia's blockade on Ukrainian ports.

The Independent UK

NATO pivots to highlight Chinese 'challenges' for 1st time

NATO has for the first time singled out China as one of its strategic priorities for the next decade, warning about its growing military ambitions, confrontational rhetoric toward Taiwan and other neighbors, and increasingly close ties to Russia

Asharq Al-Awsat

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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NATO vastly expands troops at high readiness for long-term Russian threat

NATO agreed on Wednesday to put over 300,000 troops at high readiness from 2023, up from 40,000 previously, a new military line-up designed to better counter Russia, the country the alliance has designated as posing the greatest threat.

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U.S. to boost military presence in Europe as NATO bolsters its eastern flank

U.S. President Joe Biden pledged more American troops, warplanes and warships for Europe on Wednesday as NATO agreed the biggest strengthening of its deterrents since the Cold War in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Daily Mirror

Sweden and Finland to join NATO as massive 300,000 force deployed for Russia showdown

Russia's Vladimir Putin 'is getting more NATO on his borders' as it clear Sweden and Finland to join the military alliance, after the countries applied following the despot's invasion of Ukraine

France 24

Russia now ‘main threat’: NATO 'can adjust its policies accordingly'

As the war in Ukraine has entered its fourth month, NATO leaders are meeting in Madrid for their annual conference from 28 to 30 June to discuss the most important security issues facing the military alliance, including Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and China’s growing influence. NATO has also announced its…

Los Angeles Times

Biden commits to more US forces in Europe as NATO invites Sweden and Finland to join

MADRID — Reflecting NATO’s determination to strengthen its defenses amid Russia’s war in Ukraine, President Joe Biden announced Wednesday that the U.S. would commit more troops to Europe as the transatlantic alliance formally invited Finland and Sweden to become members.

The Independent UK

Nato steps up plans to counter Russia’s ‘significant and direct threat’

Boris Johnson said Nato had proved Vladimir Putin ‘completely wrong’ through its response to the Ukraine invasion.

The Independent UK

Russian minister calls Nato expansion to include Finland and Sweden ‘destabilising’

The Russian government also claimed there would be ‘far reaching consequences’ for Helsinki and Stockholm

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