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Turkey's Erdogan links Sweden, Finland NATO bid to return of 'terrorists'

President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday Sweden should not expect Turkey to approve its NATO bid without returning "terrorists", and Swedish and Finnish delegations should not come to Turkey to convince it to back their membership in the alliance.

Reuters

‘A historic moment’: Finland and Sweden formally apply to join Nato

Sweden and Finland’s decision to join Nato is seen as a turning point for European security

The Independent UK

UK ‘open’ to international tribunal trying Putin over Ukraine war – Truss

The Foreign Secretary also said Britain is looking into how Russian assets could be used to rebuild Ukraine after the conflict.

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More than 20,000 Russian troops killed in Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, says UK

More than 20,000 Russian military personnel have been killed in Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, according to Britain’s armed forces minister.

Evening Standard

Sweden And Finland File Application To Join NATO, Snubbing Russia's Aggressive Warnings

Amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Scandinavia nations Sweden and Finland have filed their applications to join North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

Benzinga

Austria's neutral status here to stay, foreign minister says

The foreign minister of Austria said his country would retain its neutral status even as EU allies Sweden and Finland overhauled decades-long foreign policy stances to apply for NATO membership in light of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 84

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 84th day, we take a look at the main developments.

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Vladimir Putin suppressing fury as eyes showcase tell-tale signs

Russian President Vladimir Putin was spotted continually wincing his eyes and leaning in his chair during a summit of Russian-led Collective Security Treaty Organisation (CSTO) which indicates both anger and frustration.

Daily Record

Finland, Sweden at Turkey’s whim after submitting NATO bids

NATO received formal membership bids from Finland and Sweden as Russia’s war in Ukraine reshapes European defence, but the Nordic nations must first overcome opposition from Turkey.

Bangkok Post

Turkey blocks early vote on Sweden and Finland joining Nato

Move comes hours after the Nordic nations officially launched their bids to join the alliance

The Guardian - UK

Finland and Sweden formally submit NATO membership applications

The 30 member countries of the military alliance are expected to take up to two weeks to evaluate the applications.

WEKU

Finland, Sweden Submit NATO Membership Application

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Wednesday that Finland, Sweden have officially applied to join the world’s biggest military alliance, a move driven by security concerns over Russia’s war in Ukraine. “I warmly welcome the requests by Finland and Sweden to join NATO. You are our closest partners,” Stoltenberg told reporters…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Boris Johnson hails ‘historic day’ as Finland and Sweden officially apply to join Nato in rebuff to Putin

Boris Johnson hailed a “historic day” on Wednesday as Finland and Sweden officially applied to join Nato in a major rebuff to Vladimir Putin.

Evening Standard

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Why did Russia invade Ukraine? The conflict explained

Vladimir Putin’s military assault continues in face of near-unanimous international condemnation

The Independent UK

Live updates | NATO says Finland, Sweden apply to join

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says Finland and Sweden have applied to join the world’s biggest military alliance, a move driven by security concerns over Russia’s war in Ukraine

The Independent UK

Finland, Sweden submit NATO membership application

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says that Finland, Sweden have applied for membership amid concerns over Russia’s war on Ukraine

Reuters

Finland, Sweden apply to join NATO amid Turkish objections

Finland and Sweden formally applied to join the NATO alliance on Wednesday, a decision spurred by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, but face objections from Turkey to an accession process that is expected to take only a few weeks.

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The Independent UK

Ukraine news – live: War crime trial against Russia begins as Mariupol fighters reach prison

Kyiv hails Azovstal fighters as ‘heroes of our time’ who are ‘forever in history’

The Independent UK

Ukraine news – live: Zelensky proposes bill to extend martial law

Martial law and conscription is expected to be extended until the eve of Ukraine’s independence day

WEKU

U.S. officials seek clarity on Turkey's view of NATO expansion

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet his Turkish counterpart on Wednesday amid the contradictory signals from Ankara over the expected applications from Finland and Sweden.

The Guardian - UK

Finland and Sweden may join Nato – but even they can’t guarantee that will make them safer

The Finns have long relied on realpolitik and the Swedes on neutrality. Joining the historic military alliance could change everything, says Thomas Meaney of the Max Planck Society in Göttingen

Evening Standard

Who is Sanna Marin? Finland’s outgoing prime minister announces divorce from husband

In keeping with her status as a true millennial leader, the 37-year-old announces her divorce on Instagram. We explore her colourful time as the world’s youngest leader, which will end this year after her April election defeat

The Guardian - AU

Biden: US will work with Finland and Sweden in event of ‘aggression’ – as it happened

US president pledges support for Finland and Sweden while Nato applications are considered; Russian soldier in war crimes trial pleads guilty

The Independent UK

Will Turkey upend NATO expansion? US officials seek clarity

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is taking an increasingly tough line against the NATO membership bids of Finland and Sweden despite far less strident statements from some of his top aides

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