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McConnell says the Senate will pass the largest Ukraine aid package yet on Wednesday

The GOP leader spoke from Stockholm following a trip to Kyiv. He backed Sweden and Finland joining NATO and pushed back on more isolationist voices in his party.

WEKU

Finland formally seeking entry into NATO alliance

LVIV, Ukraine — Leaders of Finland said Sunday that the Nordic nation plans to seek membership in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, a move almost certain to escalate geopolitical tensions arising from the Russian war in Ukraine.

Los Angeles Times

Prime minister says Sweden will formally apply for NATO membership

It's the latest historic shift in Europe precipitated by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Axios

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NATO expects Turkey not to hold up Finland, Sweden membership

NATO and the United States said on Sunday they were confident Turkey would not hold up membership of Finland and Sweden in the Western military alliance, as the two Nordic states took firm steps to join in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters

Finland announces ‘historic’ NATO bid, and Sweden follows

Finland and Sweden reversed long-standing opposition to NATO membership after war in Ukraine led to huge public support.

Al Jazeera

McConnell, GOP senators to visit Helsinki amid NATO talks

Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell and a delegation of GOP senators are due to visit Helsinki on Monday for talks with Finland’s president as the previously neutral Nordic nation bordering Russia seeks NATO membership

The Independent UK

Finland's army ready to fight for NATO despite Putin threat, says ex defence chief

Former Finnish Chief of Defence Jarmo Lindberg said the country's military forces are ready to join the alliance but the application process could take months

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U.S.' Blinken says talked to Turkish FM, confident consensus on Sweden, Finland

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Reuters

Germany's Baerbock says Finland, Sweden already at heart NATO members

Germany's foreign minister said on Sunday that Finland and Sweden were already in essence members of NATO, but that they were just missing the official membership card.

Reuters

BBC's Graham Norton issues Eurovision 'trigger' warning over Finland performance

BBC commentator Graham Norton had a warning for viewers who tuned into the Eurovision final

Chronicle Live

Russia neighbor Finland confirms it will apply for NATO membership

“This is a historic day. A new era begins,” Finland's President Sauli Niinistö said.

Axios

Turkey lays out demands as Finland, Sweden seek NATO membership

Turkey's foreign minister said on Sunday that Sweden and Finland must stop supporting terrorists in their countries, provide clear security guarantees and lift export bans on Turkey as they seek membership in NATO.

Reuters

Finland to apply for Nato membership following Russian invasion of Ukraine

VLADIMIR Putin has been dealt another blow after Finland announced it is applying for Nato membership.

The National (Scotland)

Finland confirms NATO alliance application despite Vladimir Putin's grave warning

President Sauli Niinisto confirmed his country would submit an application for NATO as a result of security concerns following Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine

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WEKU

Russian neighbor Finland announces it wants to join NATO

A senior NATO official that Russia's military advance in Ukraine appears to be faltering as Russia's neighbor Finland announced it wants to join the Western military alliance.

Evening Standard

Finland announces ‘historic’ decision to join Nato as ‘a new era begins’

Russia had previously threatened Sweden and Finland with ‘retaliatory’ measures if they joined the alliance

The Independent UK

Finland to apply for Nato membership

Russian leader Vladimir Putin has warned Finland that joining Nato would be a ‘mistake’

The Guardian - UK

Finland and Sweden confirm intention to join Nato

Announcements signify historic shift in policy in Nordic countries that will redraw Europe’s security map

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Reuters

Finnish president confirms country will apply to join NATO

Finland's President Sauli Niinisto confirmed on Sunday that his country would apply for membership of the NATO military alliance, in a historic policy shift prompted by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Bangkok Post

NATO talks for Finland, Sweden on 'good track'

Talks to overcome Turkey's misgivings about the expected NATO membership bids of Finland and Sweden were on a "good track", Croatia said Sunday, as several members of the alliance eye swift accession for the Nordic states.

The Independent UK

'Neutral' Europe recedes as Finns, Swedes edge toward NATO

With Finland and Sweden taking steps to join NATO, the list of “neutral” countries in Europe appears poised to shrink

Reuters

NATO deputy chief 'confident' of finding consensus on Finland, Sweden membership

NATO is confident that it can overcome objections by Turkey and quickly admit Finland and Sweden, its deputy chief said on Sunday, as the alliance prepares for a historic enlargement in the Nordic region prompted by Russia's war on Ukraine.

Reuters

Croatia says Turkish talks with Finland, Sweden over NATO on "good track"

Croatia's foreign minister said on Sunday talks between Turkey with Finland and Sweden over its concerns with regard their membership to the NATO alliance were on the right track after all three met on Saturday.

Reuters

Canada says hopes for ratification of Finland, Sweden in NATO "within weeks"

Canada hopes for a swift ratification process should Finland and Sweden decide to apply for NATO membership, Foreign Minister Melanie Joly said on Sunday.

Reuters

NATO deputy chief confident consensus can be found on Finland, Sweden membership

NATO's deputy secretary general said on Sunday he was confident Turkey's concerns over Finland and Sweden joining NATO could be addressed.

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