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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's U-turn on Sweden's NATO membership bid is fuelling speculation that he may be pivoting back to his traditional Western allies. Until now the Turkish leader has had something of a diplomatic love affair with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, even as the rest of Europe…

French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday opposed a NATO push to open a liaison office in Japan, as the alliance's head said he wanted to strengthen ties to counter China's growing influence in the region.

NATO leaders have wrapped up a two-day summit with pledges of long-term support for Ukraine but no offer of membership yet

Security organisation founded in 1949 now has 31 members who are set to spend $1.26trn on defence this year. The alliance has a collective military might of 3.5m army personnel to call upon

G7 countries have announced security assurances to Ukraine to deter future Russian attacks, a move decried by Moscow.

Progress expected at Nato summit thanks to attendance of Japan’s PM but no mention made in latest talks

Ben Wallace suggested Kyiv should be more grateful for the arms NATO allies have sent Ukrainian armed forces as they fight Russian invaders

As the conflict enters its 504th day, these are the main developments.

Military alliance says it will invite Ukraine to become a member only when ‘conditions are met’ but gives no timeline.