Odds Finland joins NATO before Sweden are increasing, Swedish PM says
Sweden and Finland applied to join NATO last year but have faced objections from Turkey, which says the two countries harbour members of what it considers terrorist groups.
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How ‘deluded’ Putin thought Ukraine invasion would break up Nato & have West bowing down to Russia, leaked docs show
VLADIMIR Putin believed NATO would disintegrate and Western countries beg Russia not to harm them after he invaded Ukraine, leaked spy docs show.
As the Russian death toll in the Ukraine war passes the 150,000 mark, fresh evidence is emerging about …
Nato Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg Says Ukraine Will Become A Member Of The Alliance In The "Long-Term"
BBC: Nato boss Jens Stoltenberg says Ukraine to join bloc in ‘long term’ Nato chief Jens Stoltenberg says Ukraine will become a member of the alliance in the “long-term”, but for now it needs to remain independent in the face of Russia’s in…
What is China’s game plan in Ukraine?
DefenceTalkChina is playing an increasingly prominent role on the sidelines of Russia’s war in Ukraine as the conflict drags on into its second year. From a “position paper” on resolving the war to allegations that Beijing may be mull…
Finland’s MPs approve legislation paving way for country to join Nato
Vote increases chance of Finland joining alliance before Sweden, which is facing objections from TurkeyRussia-Ukraine war – latest news updatesFinland’s parliament has overwhelmingly approved legislation allowing the country to join Nato, increasing th…
Finland moves closer to joining NATO without Sweden
DefenceTalkFinland, which has one of Europe’s longest borders with Russia, on Tuesday kicks off a parliamentary debate aimed at accelerating the country’s bid to join NATO, increasing the likelihood it will leave neighbor and military partn…
‘China doesn’t have much credibility’: West shows skepticism to Ukraine peace proposal
The West reacted with skepticism to China’s proposal on Friday for a ceasefire, with NATO saying Beijing did not have much credibility as a mediator.
Canadians remain supportive of Ukraine after a year of war, but interest waning: poll
The Ipsos poll conducted exclusively for Global News found 65 per cent of those surveyed are just as concerned about Ukraine’s future as they were last February.
Western leaders give cool response to China’s plan for Ukraine peace talks
Nato secretary general says Beijing ‘does not have much credibility’ because of failure to condemn Russia’s invasionRussia-Ukraine war: latest updatesWestern leaders have largely dismissed a peace plan for Ukraine laid out by China’s government, arguin…
EU needs sanctions commissioner, says Lithuanian foreign minister
Gabrielius Landsbergis expresses frustration at the number of loopholes being exploited The EU should consider appointing a full-time commissioner to oversee the drafting and enforcing of sanctions so they can be used effectively against Russia’s invas…