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Ukrainian Forces Thwart Russians at River as Fight Shifts to Donbas

Ukrainian forces destroyed parts of a Russian armored column as it tried to cross a river in the Donbas region, video from Ukraine's military showed on Friday, as Moscow appeared to be refocusing its assault in the east after a new pushback by Kyiv. Ukraine has driven Russian troops away…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Hungary 'holding EU decision makers hostage' over Russia oil embargo: Lithuanian FM

Hungary's government is "holding European Union decision makers hostage" by refusing to join an EU-wide embargo on Russian oil, according to Lithuania's foreign minister. This comes as EU leaders continue their efforts to gather support for a sixth sanctions package on Russia from all 27 EU member states. The government…

France 24

UK and Norway sign agreement to boost security in Europe and beyond

According to the Norwegian PM, a new joint declaration will mean Norway co-operates ‘more extensively with the UK than any other country’, No 10 said.

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U.S. says working to clarify Turkey's position on Sweden, Finland NATO bid

The United States is working to clarify Turkey's position on Sweden and Finland's potential membership to NATO, the top U.S. diplomat for Europe at the State Department said on Friday after Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said Ankara is not supportive of the two countries' bid to join the alliance.

Reuters

Erdogan says Turkey opposed to Finland, Sweden NATO membership

Ankara could block the pair from joining the US-led military alliance, with unanimous agreement needed on new members.

Al Jazeera

Erdoğan: Turkey ‘not positive’ about Sweden and Finland joining Nato

Turkish president says he is following developments as two Nordic nations plan applications

The Guardian - UK

Helsinki urges patience after Turkey says not supportive of Finland joining NATO

Finland's Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto urged patience on Friday and called for a step-by-step approach in response to Turkish resistance to Finnish and Swedish NATO membership.

Reuters

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VIDEO: Rubble Vision: Ukrainian Bombs Destroy Russian Base

A Russian command post was reduced to rubble in a bombing blitz by Ukrainian marines.

Zenger

War in Ukraine: Latest developments

Here are the latest developments in the war in Ukraine:

Bangkok Post

Russian commanders taking risks under growing pressure, report says; Ukraine puts soldier on trial

KRAKOW, Poland — As fighting rages in eastern Ukraine, Russian commanders are under growing pressure to make battlefield gains even if it means taking risks that can backfire, a British military intelligence assessment said Friday.

Los Angeles Times

VIDEO: Siege Nightmare: Ukrainian Fighters Haunting Video On Agonies Of Wounded

A Ukrainian fighter has described the nightmarish condition of wounded soldiers inside the besieged Azovstal steel plant.

Zenger

VIDEO: Strike Action: Ukrainian Strikes Wipe Out 8 Russian Squaddies And 2 Fighting Vehicles

Zenger News obtained the video from the 98th Battalion of Territorial Defence Azov-Dnipro on Wednesday, May 11.

Zenger

Erdoğan says Turkey does not support Finland and Sweden joining NATO

A formal objection by Turkey would derail Finland and Sweden's accession to NATO.

Axios

US senator delays $40bn Ukraine aid package

Senator Rand Paul delayed a vote on the package, which has bipartisan support in the US legislature.

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The Independent UK

Leader says Turkey opposes letting Finland, Sweden join NATO

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says his country is “not favorable” toward Finland and Sweden joining NATO

Evening Standard

Sweden would need ‘security assurances’ to join NATO, says foreign minister

The UK pledged Wednesday to come to the aid of Sweden and Finland if the two Nordic nations came under attack

Reuters

Erdogan says Turkey not positive on Finland, Sweden joining NATO

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday it was not possible for NATO-member Turkey to view positively plans by Sweden and Finland to join the pact, saying the two countries were "home to many terrorist organisations".

The Independent UK

Nato member Turkey hits out at Finland and Sweden membership bids

‘Scandinavian countries are guesthouses for terrorist organisations,’ says the Turkish leader

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Reuters

Putin discusses Finland and Sweden's NATO plans with Security Council - RIA

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday discussed Finland's and Sweden's potential NATO membership with his Security Council, the RIA news agency reported.

Radio France Internationale

Russia accused of food theft as G7 seeks to unblock Ukraine ports

Russia is being accused of large-scale grain theft as top diplomats from the Group of Seven wealthy nations gather in northern Germany for three days of talks on the global impact of the Ukraine war on food and energy prices.

Reuters

Sweden sets out benefits of NATO as membership bid looms

Swedish membership in NATO would boost national security and help stabilise the Nordic and Baltic regions, Foreign Minister Ann Linde said on Friday, a day after neighbour Finland said it would seek to join the U.S.-led military alliance without delay.

The Independent UK

What is Nato and why was it formed?

Military alliance created in aftermath of Second World War in hope of bringing an end to bloody conflict between nations

Evening Standard

Finland braces for Russian gas supply cut off after pledge to join Nato

The Kremlin has warned it will take ‘militatry steps’ against Sweden and Finland if they join the security alliance

Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 79

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 79th day, we take a look at the main developments.

The Independent UK

Why did Russia invade Ukraine? The conflict explained

Vladimir Putin’s military assault continues in face of near-unanimous international condemnation

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