The Latest Breaking News from Moscow

Moscow, which shares an 800 mile border with Finland, has said it would be a mistake for Helsinki to join the 30-strong transatlantic alliance and that it would harm bilateral ties

Troops holed up in the last Ukrainian stronghold in the besieged port of Mariupol began evacuating on Monday, appearing to cede control of the once prosperous city to Russia after months of bombardment.

LVIV, Ukraine — Signaling what they called a “new era,” leaders of Finland and Sweden said Sunday they will seek membership in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization within days, a move almost certain to escalate geopolitical tensions arising from the Russian war in Ukraine.

Ukraine news from May 16: Announcement comes day after Finland said it intends to join NATO.

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.

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

As Simon Kuper points out in his excellent book, both groups betrayed us to Moscow – but the former did it deliberately

Finland and Sweden confirm intention to join Nato, prompted by Russian invasion of Ukraine

Finland applies to join Nato in wake of Russian invasion of Ukraine; Donbas offensive ‘lost momentum’; Ukraine wins Eurovision

Kremlin poised to hold referendum in ruined city in bid to secure grip on the region

Britain stirred up tensions, chaos and violence in Africa, the Middle East and Asia, according to declassified papers