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Russia moves tactical nuclear weapons into Belarus blaming ‘Nato aggression’

Moscow has started moving nuclear weapons into Belarusian territory, in response to what it called a “sharp escalation” on its western border.

The Week

Turkey election 2023: What's at stake in the runoff?

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan aims to extend his rule into a third decade in an election on Sunday, with the momentum seen in his favour in the runoff vote after a first round showed him ahead of his challenger, Kemal Kilicdaroglu.

Reuters

Sweden considers letting Ukrainian pilots try out Gripen fighter jets

Sweden’s defense minister says the Nordic country is considering whether to let Ukrainian pilots test its JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets

The Independent UK

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'Reckoning' needed for Russia after Ukraine war, says ex-US military chief

Retired Lieutenant General Ben Hodges said the Kremlin needed to face facts in the 21st Century, while a former NATO boss called on the West to reach out to younger Russians

Daily Mirror

Will Ukraine’s new weapons help its fight against Russia?

Al Jazeera’s Defence Editor Alex Gatopoulos on what lies ahead.

Al Jazeera

Turkish voters weigh final decision on next president, visions for future

Two opposing visions for Turkey’s future are on the ballot when voters return to the polls Sunday for a runoff presidential election

The Independent UK

Russia angered by visit to Norway of largest US aircraft carrier

The USS Gerald R Ford is visiting Oslo ahead of expected military exercises in the Arctic.

Al Jazeera

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Factbox-Ukraine wants F-16 jets - how is coalition developing for training pilots?

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy renewed his appeal on Wednesday for U.S.-built F-16 fighter jets, saying their appearance with Ukrainian pilots would be a sure signal from the world that Russia's invasion would end in defeat.

Reuters

Czech government approves purchase of 246 armoured combat vehicles

The Czech government on Wednesday approved a plan to buy 246 infantry fighting vehicles for the country's army, Prime Minister Petr Fiala said.

Reuters

Nato chief says Ukraine should not join alliance until Russia’s invasion is over

Statement from Jens Stoltenberg comes as US looking into reports its military hardware was used in militia raid on Russian territory

The Independent UK

Norway says it will help train Ukrainian pilots on F-16 jets

Norway will support training programmes for Ukrainian pilots to fly F-16 fighter jets, Norwegian Defence Minister Bjoern Arild Gram said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Netherlands wants to give Ukrainian pilots F-16 training as soon as possible

The Netherlands wants to give Ukrainian pilots F-16 training as soon as possible, Dutch Defence Minister Kajsa Ollongren said on Wednesday in a letter to parliament.

Reuters

Defence chief defends plans for smaller army saying UK strength is not in ‘mass’

The Chief of the Defence Staff said technology would be more important than troop numbers in future.

The Independent UK

Army set to avoid fresh cuts to soldier numbers amid ongoing invasion of Ukraine

Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin dropped a very big hint that no new cuts to soldier numbers would be included in the Defence Command Paper

Daily Mirror

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Putin 'totally underestimated' NATO backing for Ukraine, says alliance chief

Outgoing alliance Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg - and former Norwegian Prime Minister - is preparing to host the organisation's annual leaders' summit in Lithuania this summer

Reuters

Ukraine joining NATO in midst of war 'not on agenda' -Stoltenberg

Ukraine will not be able to join NATO as long as the war against Russia rages on, the alliance's chief Jens Stoltenberg said on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Watch live: Nato allies parade ships for New York City’s annual Fleet Week

Watch live as the annual Fleet Week (FWNY) begins in New York City on Wednesday, 24 May, celebrating maritime forces.

The Guardian - UK

Russia and China deepen economic ties amid surge in trade since Ukraine invasion

Russian PM holds talks with Xi Jinping and signs bilateral pacts to further investment, exports and sports cooperation

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Massive US aircraft carrier sails into Oslo for NATO exercises

The world's largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, sailed into Oslo on Wednesday, a first for such a U.S. ship, in a show of NATO force at a time of heightened tension between NATO and Russia over the war in Ukraine.

Chicago Tribune

Commentary: Zelenskyy tries and fails to get support from the global South at the G-7 summit

Bakhmut, the midsize Ukrainian city that used to have a population of 80,000, is now reportedly in Russian hands after a bloody nine-month military operation that turned the area into a wasteland. But regardless of who controls Bakhmut, the war will go on for the foreseeable future — the U.S.…

Reuters

China says NATO's plan for Japan office not welcomed in Asia-Pacific

The Asia-Pacific region does not welcome NATO's plan to open a liaison office in Japan, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at a press briefing on Wednesday, after Japan acknowledged NATO's plan.

France 24

Russian border region Belgorod targeted by overnight drone attacks, says official

A Russian official in the southern Belgorod region bordering Ukraine said Wednesday that the territory was targeted by numerous drones overnight, following an armed incursion into the territory from Ukraine. The news comes after the state TASS news agency cited Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov as saying that Russia would achieve…

Reuters

Japan won't join NATO, but aware of liaison office plan - PM

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Wednesday the country had no plans to become a NATO member but acknowledged the security alliance's plan to open a liaison office in Japan.

Al Jazeera

Russia says Su-27 jet sent to prevent US planes violating border

Russia says fighter jet intercepted two US B-1B bombers flying over the Baltic Sea in international airspace.

The Independent UK

Biden to host Danish Prime Minister Frederiksen for White House talks next month

President Joe Biden will host Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen of Denmark at the White House next month for talks on their countries' efforts including support for Ukraine

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