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Turkish parliament ratifies Finland's NATO accession as Sweden kept waiting

Turkey's parliament approved a bill on Thursday to allow Finland to join NATO, clearing the way for the country to become part of the Western defence alliance as war rages in Ukraine.

Reuters

Russia bid to 'weaponize energy' on Blinken agenda at NATO meet

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will push back on Russia's attempts to "weaponize energy" and rally support for a Ukrainian counteroffensive when he meets NATO foreign ministers in Brussels next week, an official said on Thursday.

Reuters

Denmark acknowledges military shortcomings as it hosts large NATO drill

Denmark has major shortcoming in its ability to defend its territory and meet its NATO commitments despite pledges to increase defence spending, its army chief said on Thursday, as the country hosted a large military exercise.

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Factbox-Steps in Finnish, Swedish path to NATO membership

Finland looks set to join NATO soon, with Turkey's parliament voting to ratify Helsinki's membership bid even as it keeps Sweden's application on hold.

Reuters

Ukraine war: US issues Nato weapons playing cards to help Ukraine avoid friendly fire

Nato members and other western countries are stepping up their supply of weapons to Ukraine. The UK recently pledged to send 14 Challenger 2 tanks, while the US has promised 31 Abrams tanks, and is sending older models to get them to the battlefield as soon as possible. Germany has…

The Conversation

Russia to keep missile test notices under Cold War-era deal

A top Russian diplomat says Russia will continue to give the U.S. advance notice about its missile tests despite suspending the last remaining nuclear arms treaty between the two countries

The Independent UK

French foreign minister hopes Sweden, Finland join NATO soon

France’s top diplomat says that she hopes that the NATO applications of Sweden and Finland will be “ratified quickly."

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Confused Trump says "I got rid of NATO"

Trump during the interview also called for presidential candidates to be required to pass a "cognitive test"

Salon

King’s state visit to Germany begins with welcome in shadow of Brandenburg Gate

The use of Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate as the backdrop was the first time the location has been employed to welcome any visiting head of state.

The Independent UK

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 399 of the invasion

UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi is due to visit Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant; explosions reported in occupied Melitopol

The Guardian - AU

Montenegro's president: EU's neglect gave Russia a platform

Montenegro’s pro-Western president has criticized the European Union for allegedly allowing Russia to spread its influence in the western Balkans

The Independent UK

France to double munitions supplies to Ukraine - defence minister

France will double this month its supplies of 155 artillery rounds to Ukraine to about 2,000 shells a month, its defence minister said on Tuesday, adding that Paris was also planning to boost a fund that enables Kyiv to buy French weaponry.

Reuters

Russia Says it Test-fired Anti-ship Missiles in Sea of Japan

Russia's Defense Ministry says Moscow has test-fired anti-ship missiles in the Sea of Japan. The ministry said Tuesday that two boats launched a simulated missile attack on a mock enemy warship about 100 kilometers (60 miles) away. The ministry said the target was successfully hit by two Moskit cruise missiles.…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Russia test-fires supersonic anti-ship missiles against mock target in Sea of Japan

Russia's Defence Ministry says its boats launched a simulated missile attack on a mock enemy warship in the Peter the Great Gulf, successfully hitting the target with two cruise missiles.

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Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 398

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 398th day, we take a look at the main developments.

The Independent UK

Hungarian parliament approves Finland’s bid to join NATO

Hungary’s parliament has approved Finland’s bid to join NATO, ending months of delays and bringing the Nordic country one step closer to becoming a full member of the Western military alliance

The Independent UK

Finland's NATO membership: What's next?

Finland has moved one step closer to joining NATO after Hungary ratified the Nordic country’s bid on Monday

Tribune News Service

Hungary ratifies Finland’s NATO bid, leaving Sweden in the cold

Hungary voted to support Finland’s accession to NATO, ending months of foot-dragging by Prime Minister Viktor Orban and leaving the Nordic country one step away from joining the defense alliance.

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Hungary parliament backs Finland's NATO accession, Swedish bid pending

Hungary's parliament approved a bill on Monday to allow Finland to join NATO once its application has been ratified by all 30 members of the alliance, ending months of foot-dragging by the ruling Fidesz party on the matter.

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Slovak president warns election campaign may dent public support for Ukraine

Public support in Slovakia for aiding Ukraine against Russia's invasion could suffer as the country heads into an early election in September and disinformation harms the debate, President Zuzana Caputova said on Monday.

The Week

Why is Putin moving nuclear weapons to Belarus?

Nato has condemned the announcement by Vladimir Putin that Russia is to station tactical nuclear weapons in neighbouring Belarus as “dangerous and irresponsible” rhetoric.

The New Daily

NATO slams Putin for ‘dangerous’ talk

NATO has slammed Vladimir Putin for "dangerous" nuclear rhetoric after the Russian President announced plans to station tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus.

France 24

Germany delivers promised Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, media reports say

Germany has transferred the 18 Leopard 2 battle tanks it pledged to Ukraine, Germany's Der Spiegel magazine reported on Monday, citing unnamed sources. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi on protecting the nuclear power plant at Zaporizhzhia, which is partially controlled by Russian…

Reuters

Ukraine shuts 'post-apocalyptic' battlefield town to civilians

Ukraine shut the eastern town of Avdiivka to non-military personnel on Monday, describing it as a post-apocalyptic wasteland, as Kyiv tried to break the back of Russia's flagging winter offensive before a counter-assault of its own.

Evening Standard

Nato condemns Putin for ‘dangerous and irresponsible’ nuclear rhetoric

Putin has announced plans to station nuclear weapons in Belarus

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