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Finland's NATO membership: What's next?

Finland has received the green light to join NATO after Turkey ratified the Nordic country’s membership

The Independent UK

Finland's NATO membership: What's next?

Finland has moved one step closer to joining NATO after Hungary ratified the Nordic country’s bid on Monday

The Independent UK

Germany says Finland, Sweden NATO bids must be ratified without delay

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock called on Turkey and Hungary to pave the way for Finland and Sweden to join NATO, stating she expects all NATO members to ratify their bids to join the defence alliance "without further delay".

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Finland sticks with Sweden in Nato bid despite Turkish objections

‘Finnish and Swedish security go together’ says foreign minister

The Independent UK

Finland to stick with Sweden in NATO bid, hopes for green light by July

Finland is sticking to its plan to join NATO at the same time as Nordic neighbour Sweden, and hopes to do so no later than July, Finnish foreign minister Pekka Haavisto said on Monday.

Reuters

Finnish, Swedish FMs: NATO membership process hasn't stopped

The foreign ministers of Sweden and Finland have reiterated in separate interviews published Saturday that the process for the two Nordic nations to join NATO is continuing

The Independent UK

Germany to boost Ukraine firepower with Leopard battle tanks

Germany pledged to supply Ukraine with more than 100 Leopard 2 battle tanks in a joint effort with allies, providing Kyiv’s forces with a significant upgrade in firepower and earning effusive praise from President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

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Finland floats solo NATO entry after Erdogan rejects Sweden

Finland for the first time opened the door to potentially decoupling its NATO application from that of Sweden, after its neighbor encountered fresh resistance from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Tribune News Service

Finland's top diplomat hints at joining NATO without Sweden

Finland’s top diplomat appears to have suggested that the country may have to join NATO without Sweden, after Turkey’s president cast doubt on expansion of the military alliance

The Independent UK

Zelensky says talks on Western tank exports 'must end with decisions'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday said tank transfer talks "must end with decisions", shortly after telling French counterpart Emmanuel Macron that Russian athletes should have "no place" at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The day also marked 11 months since the start of the war. Follow our blog to see…

France 24

Finland's Top Diplomat Hints at Joining NATO without Sweden

Finland’s top diplomat appeared to suggest Tuesday that the country may have to join NATO without Sweden after Türkiye's president cast doubt on the expansion of the military alliance. “We still have to evaluate the situation if it turns out that Sweden’s application is stalling for a long time to…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Finland says time-out needed in talks with Turkey over NATO bid

Finland's foreign minister said on Tuesday that a pause of a few weeks was needed in Finland and Sweden's talks with Turkey on their application to join the NATO military alliance.

Reuters

Davos 2023: Finland hopes Turkish minister's U.S. trip will boost its NATO membership bid

Finland said on Tuesday it hoped that Turkey's foreign minister's trip to the United States this week would bring positive impetus for it and Sweden's bids to join NATO, which have been held up as they lack backing from Turkey and Hungary.

Reuters

Sweden, Finland Must Send up to 130 ‘Terrorists’ to Türkiye for NATO Bid, Erdogan Says

Sweden and Finland must deport or extradite up to 130 "terrorists" to Türkiye before the Turkish parliament will approve their bids to join NATO, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said. The two Nordic states applied last year to join NATO following Russia's invasion of Ukraine but their bids must be approved…

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The Independent UK

Blinken confident in Finland, Sweden accession to NATO

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the United States is confident that Finland and Sweden will be approved soon for membership in NATO despite ratification delays in allies Turkey and Hungary

Reuters

Blinken: U.S. will be able to call Sweden, Finland NATO allies soon

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday said he is convinced the United States will be able to call Sweden and Finland NATO allies soon and said Turkey's concerns about the two nations joining the alliance are being addressed.

Reuters

Finnish foreign minister says missing clear date on NATO ratification by Turkey

Finland's foreign minister said on Thursday that many issues over Turkey's concerns over terrorism set out in a memorandum to allow Finland and Sweden to join NATO had been clarified though a date for ratification by Ankara remained missing.

Reuters

Finnish parliament to hold NATO vote while awaiting Hungary, Turkey decisions

Finland's government said on Monday it had asked parliament to formally adopt NATO's founding treaty, thus preparing the country for membership of the military alliance once hold-outs Hungary and Turkey approve the application.

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Türkiye: More Steps Needed for Nod to Nordic States’ NATO Bid

Sweden and Finland have made some progress in meeting Ankara's security concerns but still need to undertake “concrete steps” to win Türkiye’s approval for their NATO membership bids, the Turkish foreign minister said Wednesday. Meanwhile, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg underlined that “it is time to welcome them as full-fledged…

Reuters

Swedish foreign minister says NATO accession top priority

Accession to NATO is a top priority for Sweden's newly-appointed government, Foreign Minister Tobias Billstrom said in Helsinki on Friday after a meeting with his Finnish counterpart, Pekka Haavisto.

The Independent UK

Finland announces Russian tourist ban in solidarity with Ukraine

Decision taken to prevent damage to country’s reputation, says Helsinki

Reuters

Finland will shut border to Russian tourists from midnight

Finland will close its border to Russian tourists from midnight local time (2100 GMT), which is expected to lead to a significant drop in cross-border traffic, the government said on Thursday.

Al Jazeera

Russia announces exemptions from Ukraine war mobilisation

IT workers, bankers and journalists are among the professionals to be excluded from the draft, says defence ministry.

The Hindu

Finland drastically cuts tourist visas for Russians

As of September 1, Finland will only permit Russians to apply for tourist visas from Moscow, St. Petersburg, Murmansk and Petrozavodsk only

Reuters

Finland says EU curb on Russian visas a step 'in right direction'

The European Union's move to restrict travel visas for Russians due to Moscow's war in Ukraine is a step "in the right direction" if implemented by member states, Finnish Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto said on Wednesday.

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