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Europe's youngest country Kosovo now 15, but problems endure

Europe’s youngest country, Kosovo, on Friday launched festivities for the 15th anniversary of its independence from neighboring Serbia with a military parade, wreath-laying ceremonies and a special Parliament session

The Independent UK

Which countries recognise Kosovo’s statehood?

Kosovo declared itself a sovereign state 15 years ago, but countries including Serbia do not recognise its independence.

Al Jazeera

Finland's NATO membership is now in "Turkey's hands", Finnish president says

The fate of Finland's bid to join NATO is in "Turkey's hands", President Sauli Niinisto said on Friday, after the Finnish parliament agreed it would ratify NATO's founding treaties on Feb. 28.

Reuters

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Zelenskiy to open Munich summit amid fears of new Russian offensive

Security conference seen as a key test of west’s resolve to fight out a prolonged, expensive war

The Guardian - UK

Key moments in a year of war after Russia invaded Ukraine

The war in Ukraine has killed thousands, forced millions to flee their homes, reduced entire cities to rubble and fueled fears the confrontation could escalate into an open conflict between Russia and NATO

The Independent UK

Security Conference opens with Ukraine and China but no Russia

On Friday, the German city of Munich will host its annual security conference, bringing together top politicians, defence specialists and contributors to both sides of the war in Ukraine. Russia will not be represented.

Radio France Internationale

What nuclear weapons does Russia have?

Vladimir Putin has access to largest stockpile in the world

The Independent UK

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Stop Russia now to prevent a wider conflict, Estonia warns

With Russia’s invasion of Ukraine nearing the one-year mark, Estonia’s military leaders are warning that if Vladimir Putin is not stopped now, he could entangle the region in a much larger conflict, perhaps one with even larger security implications for the U.S. Kristjan Mäe is the head of the Estonian…

The Independent UK

The World’s War Machine Is Running Low on Ammunition

As Russia's invasion of Ukraine drags on, the two sides are using more shells than they can buy or produce—which means factories are becoming as critical as troops.

Businessweek

United States ready to defend Baltic allies, defense secretary says

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the United States was ready to defend the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania if required, and will keep its military presence in the region.

Reuters

Polish president meets Sunak at Downing Street to discuss Ukraine

The visit comes after Nato defence ministers met in Brussels earlier this week.

The Independent UK

Head of Nato visits Turkey as donations to UK charity appeal hit £84 million

Secretary general Jens Stoltenberg pledged ongoing support as he met President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Kosovo marks 15 uneasy years of independence from Serbia

Kosovo is celebrating 15 years of independence with a month of celebrations while still facing serious challenges with Serbia, which refuses to recognize the autonomy of its former province

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak welcomes Polish president to Downing Street amid ‘diplomatic offensive’

Rishi Sunak welcomed Andrzej Duda to Downing Street.

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Ben Wallace admits West needs to ‘ramp up’ production of ammunition for Ukraine

‘Ukraine uses huge amounts of ammunition to defend itself... because the Russian or the Soviet way of fighting is very ammunition heavy,’ says defence secretary

The Guardian - UK

Of course China’s balloon was spying. States all spy on each other – and we all benefit

The latest standoff has sparked international hysteria. But the more countries know about friends and enemies, the better, says former Guardian foreign correspondent Jonathan Steele

The Independent UK

NATO chief urges to Turkey to let Nordic pair join quickly

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg is urging Turkey to ratify the applications of Finland and Sweden to join the military organization

Reuters

NATO chief says 'time is now' for Turkey to ratify Finland and Sweden membership bids

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said on Thursday the "time is now" for Turkey to ratify applications by Finland and Sweden to join the defence alliance.

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The Independent UK

From tents to tanks; a big year in Ukraine for NATO allies

In just a year, NATO has moved from cautiously providing non-lethal support to Ukraine to exhorting allies to send heavier and more high-tech weapons

Wales Online

British Army 'up for a scrap' with Russia if Ukraine call, chief says

The Royal Anglian Regiment will command NATO's Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (VJTF) next year, and would be the first to meet the Russian Army in Eastern Europe

Reuters

Missiles hammer Ukraine as Russia eyes Bakhmut's capture by April

Russia rained missiles across Ukraine on Thursday and struck its largest oil refinery, Kyiv said, while the head of the Wagner mercenary group predicted the long-besieged city of Bakhmut would take weeks if not months to fall.

The Independent UK

Blinken off to Europe amid soaring tensions with China

Secretary of State Antony Blinken leaves Washington this week for meetings in Germany, Turkey and Greece

Reuters

Ukrainian defence minister Reznikov says Zelenskiy asked him to stay in post

Ukrainian Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov, whose political future has been the subject of intense speculation, said on Wednesday President Volodymyr Zelenskiy had asked him to remain in his current post.

Asharq Al-Awsat

NATO Chief Heads to Ankara as Türkiye Holds up Nordics

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg conceded Wednesday that Türkiye has blocked efforts to let Finland and Sweden join the world’s biggest security alliance at the same time, and said he is heading to Ankara to discuss the issue with the Turkish president and foreign minister. Finland and neighboring Sweden abandoned decades…

Reuters

Ukraine launches joint artillery shell production with a NATO country

Ukraine's state arms producer said on Wednesday it had launched joint production of artillery shells with a central European country in NATO, and that it plans to develop and produce other arms and military hardware with allies.

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