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Sweden Democrats leader wants party to change on NATO membership if Finland applies to join alliance

The leader of Sweden's second-biggest opposition party will, should neighbour Finland apply to join NATO, suggest that his party change its stance towards favouring a Swedish membership, he told daily Svenska Dagbladet.

Reuters

Understanding Vladimir Putin, the man who fooled the world

The Russian president has always shown us exactly who he is. So why did it take the invasion of Ukraine for us to believe him?

The Guardian - UK

Finland to apply for Nato membership ‘within weeks’, former PM claims

It comes after Moscow warned a bid for Nato membership would result in ‘the destruction’ of the country

The Independent UK

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Putin still has friends in the west – and they’re gaining ground

The EU’s united response to the war may not last long with Viktor Orbán around. We must hope he’s not joined by Marine Le Pen, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

The Guardian - UK

Ukrainian teens' voices from the middle of war: 'You begin to appreciate what was common and boring for you'

A colleague from Kyiv, Ukraine, whom I’ll call N.M., sent me brief essays her students wrote on what they would do when the war ends. As both a scholar and a novelist, I knew that these voices, which expressed a beautifully straightforward and pure yearning for the simplest things that…

The Conversation

Why has Russia invaded Ukraine? The conflict explained

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

The Independent UK

Why France's presidential election matters on the world stage

With war raging on the eastern fringe of the European Union, the outcome of the French election – the first round of which takes place on Sunday – will have major international implications.

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Josh Hawley gets schooled by colleague

“[Hawley] voted ‘no’ on Ukraine aid, and now he has the gall to say it’s going too slow,” Sen. Brian Schatz said

Salon

Hawaii senator slams Josh Hawley for ‘solidarity with insurrectionists’ after he blocks vote on defence nominee

Senator Hawley is blocking any consideration of Pentagon nominations because Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin won’t heed demand for his resignation

The Independent UK

The UK may try to flex military muscles, but has it got what it takes?

Analysis: Ukraine shows militarising foreign policy has come to define Boris Johnson’s premiership

The Guardian - UK

Race on to rearm eastern front that may decide Ukraine war

As Russia refocuses its invasion of Ukraine on the east, recognition is growing in Kyiv and allied capitals that the window to prevent the nation’s partition and a long war of attrition may be narrow.

Tribune News Service

Deja vu permeates as lawmakers ready to debate Iran nuclear deal - Roll Call

The Biden administration is close to striking an agreement with Iran, and lobbying machinery is cranking back into action on Capitol Hill.

Roll Call

Czechs ship tanks, rocket launchers, artillery to Ukraine

The Czech Republic has delivered tanks, multiple rocket launchers, howitzers and infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine among military shipments that have reached hundreds of millions of dollars and will continue, two Czech defence sources said.

Reuters

Britain ‘appalled’ by Ukraine railway station attack on civilians fleeing war

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said the strike with Russian precision missiles could be another war crime.

The Independent UK

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Al Jazeera

Slovakia says it has given S-300 air defence system to Ukraine

Prime Minister Eduard Heger says donation does not mean the NATO member joined the war.

Axios

Slovakia transfers Soviet-era air defense system to Ukraine, fulfilling top Zelensky request

"It is our duty to help, not to stay put and be ignorant to the loss of human lives under Russia’s aggression."

The Independent UK

Why this week's French elections matter to the wider world

With war singing the European Union's eastern edge, French voters will make a choice in a presidential election that will have an impact beyond the country's borders

Evening Standard

Finland may apply for Nato membership ‘within weeks’

Finland could submit its application for Nato membership within weeks, its Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto has suggested.

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The Conversation

African countries showed disunity in UN votes on Russia: South Africa's role was pivotal

The preamble of the founding Act of the African Union (AU) calls for “collective action in Africa and in our relations with the rest of the world”.

Daily Record

Russian missile strike on crowded Ukraine train station kills over 30 civilians

The blast is also understood to have wounded around a further 100 people in Kramatorsk, in northern Donetsk, on Friday.

Salon

Ending Ukraine war: Talk or weapons?

Global outrage is understandable, say peace advocates. But pouring more arms into Ukraine won't end the killing

Manchester Evening News

Boris Johnson to hold press conference this afternoon

He is expected to urge Berling to phase out its reliance on Russia's energy supply

Wales Online

Boris Johnson to make national statement on war in Ukraine

The Prime Minister will update the country on the latest developments and what the UK is going to do next

Reuters

Turkish, British, Italian defence ministers to discuss Ukraine in Istanbul

The defence ministers of Turkey, Britain and Italy will meet in Istanbul on Friday to discuss Russia's invasion of Ukraine and security ties between the three NATO allies, the Turkish Defence Ministry said.

Asharq Al-Awsat

EU Proposes 500 Million Euros More for Arms to Ukraine

European Council chief Charles Michel on Thursday backed a proposal to release an additional 500 million euros ($540 million) to provide arms for Ukraine.

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