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May- 2022 -18 MayEurope
Finland, Sweden Hand in Applications to Join NATO
Finland and Sweden handed in their bids to join NATO, after Russia's invasion of Ukraine up-ended decades of military non-alignment.
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17 MayEurope
War in Ukraine Enters ‘Protracted Phase’: Defense Minister
The war with Russia is entering "a protracted phase," Ukraine's defense minister said, as Moscow's troops are now trying to take full control of the east and south of the country.
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17 MayEurope
Rattled by Russia, Finns Flock to Military Training
Volunteers flock to join military training as Finland readies to join NATO amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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17 MayEurope
Turkey ‘Will Not Say Yes’ to NATO Membership for Sweden, Finland: Erdogan
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan confirmed Turkey's opposition to NATO membership for Finland and Sweden.
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16 MayEurope
Ukraine Prepares for New Russian Donbas Push, Says Gains Made in North
Ukraine was preparing for a new Russian push in the Donbas region, as Kyiv said its army's counterattack around Kharkiv had gained momentum.
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15 MayArms
NATO Assures Ukraine Open-Ended Military Support Against Russia
NATO pledged open-ended military support for Ukraine, as Finland hailed its "historic" bid to join and Sweden's ruling party said it backed an application.
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13 MayEurope
EU Hikes Military Aid for Ukraine as Sweden Edges to NATO Membership
Europe pledged another half billion dollars in military support for Kyiv and Sweden edged closer to joining NATO.
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12 MayEurope
Finnish President, PM in Favor of Joining NATO ‘Without Delay’
Finland's president and prime minister said they were in favor of joining NATO and a formal decision would be taken this weekend.
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11 MayEurope
Sweden, UK Ink Defense Deal Ahead of NATO Decision
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his Swedish counterpart Magdalena Andersson announced a defense agreement in case of an attack.
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9 MayEurope
Overwhelming Support for NATO Bid Among Finns: Poll
More than three-quarters of people in Finland now support joining NATO, a new poll showed, after opinion on the military alliance flipped following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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