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Is Turkey turning back towards the West?

Turkey surprised observers this week when it reversed course and approved Sweden’s bid to join Nato.

The Week

Five years after Trump praised Putin in Finland, Biden vows unity against Russia

In the same room where former President Donald Trump praised Russian President Vladimir Putin five years ago, President Joe Biden celebrated the expansion of the alliance that has helped stall Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Los Angeles Times

Russia accused of ‘cynical brinkmanship’ over delays to grain deal renewal

Fears over food price rises if Moscow fails to meet deadline for Black Sea export agreement

The Guardian - UK

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3 takeaways from the NATO summit – and where it leaves the military alliance

The leaders of the 31 nations that comprise NATO made their way home on July 12, 2023, after concluding two days of highest-level diplomatic meetings.

The Conversation

Many once-democratic countries continue to backslide, becoming less free – but their leaders continue to enjoy popular support

Democracy is decreasing globally – and has been doing so for the last 17 years, according to 2023 findings published by the nonprofit group Freedom House, which advocates for democracy.

The Conversation

Turkey’s been busy at NATO: Sweden’s bid, F-16s and war mediation

At NATO summit, Erdogan talked ratifying Sweden’s membership, an F-16 jet deal, and Turkey’s role in the Ukraine war.

Al Jazeera

Ukraine can't join NATO yet. But Biden says Zelenskyy is OK with that

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy left the NATO summit satisfied with offers of long-term security aid from the United States and other G-7 countries, according to President Biden.

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NATO didn’t ‘create incentive’ for Putin to stop Ukraine war

As the NATO summit in Lithuania wraps up, analysts say its declaration has fallen short and dashed Kyiv’s hopes.

Al Jazeera

Mitsotakis, Erdogan hail ‘positive climate’ in Greece-Turkey ties

After decades of dispute over energy resources, the two recently re-elected leaders agreed to a positive climate.

Al Jazeera

Turkey's parliament won't ratify Sweden's NATO membership bid before October, Erdogan says

Turkey’s president says Sweden’s NATO membership bid won't be not ratified by Turkey’s parliament before October

The Independent UK

NATO summit results in brief: Mixed news for Ukraine, hope for Sweden and a response to Russia

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

The Independent UK

NATO members Greece and Turkey pledge to 'reset' ties and bypass longstanding disputes

Greece’s prime minister says his country is ready to “reset” relations with neighbor Turkey in an effort to bypass decades-old disputes between the two NATO members

The Independent UK

Azov commanders return home: A diplomatic win for Ukraine, a slap in the face for Russia

When Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky returned from a visit to Turkey last weekend, he did not board the plane alone. Joining him were five former Azov commanders, captured by Russia in the 2022 siege of Mariupol and later handed over to Turkey in a prisoner exchange. Their return to Ukraine…

France 24

Russia collects military equipment from Wagner, says defence ministry

Russia said Wednesday it had collected more than 2,000 pieces of military hardware from the Wagner mercenary group following the latter’s armed rebellion last month. Ukraine said Wednesday it had shot down 11 Russian drones overnight in a second consecutive night of attacks on the capital Kyiv, as NATO leaders…

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The Independent UK

Turkey's pledge of support for Sweden's NATO entry is tied to goals on security and EU membership

Turkey made a surprise pledge to drop its opposition to Sweden joining NATO, paving the way for the Nordic country to become a member of the Western military alliance

The Conversation

Sweden is joining Nato: what that means for the alliance and the war in Ukraine

In a surprise move, Turkey has ended its veto on Sweden joining Nato, thereby removing all the barriers to its membership of the military alliance.

Al Jazeera

Why Turkey changed its stance on Sweden’s NATO membership

Ankara supports Sweden’s bid after it receives backing conditions from buying US F-16s to visa-free Schengen travel.

The Guardian - UK

Erdoğan boxes clever for Turkish interests as Sweden wins Nato prize

President makes progress on series of issues despite some distaste among international partners for his methods

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The Independent UK

Sweden's rocky road from neutrality toward NATO membership

When long-neutral Sweden applied for NATO membership together with Finland, both expected a quick accession process

The Guardian - UK

Tuesday briefing: Ukraine’s future, Sweden v Turkey and the big questions at Nato’s annual summit

In today’s newsletter: World leaders descend on Vilnius, Lithuania this week for Nato’s annual summit – but what’s on the agenda?

Radio France Internationale

Ukraine's NATO accession set to dominate leaders' summit in Vilnius

As NATO members, in a rare sign disunity, disagree over the United States' decision to supply cluster bombs to Ukraine, the military alliance is expected to drop a major hurdle to Kyiv's bid for membership at a meeting in the Lithuanian capital, Vilnius.

Zenger

Turkey’s President Erdogan Backs Sweden’s NATO Bid, Signaling Shift In Western Politics

Endorsement hints at Ankara’s potential shift in foreign policy, likely to accelerate Sweden’s membership process.‌

Chicago Sun-Times

NATO summit boosted by deal to advance Sweden’s bid to join alliance

As part of the deal, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he would ask Turkey’s parliament to approve Sweden joining NATO as Western leaders try to demonstrate unity in the face of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

The Independent UK

NATO summit boosted by deal to advance Sweden's bid to join alliance

NATO’s summit will begin Tuesday with fresh momentum after Turkey withdrew its objections to Sweden joining the alliance

Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 503

As the conflict enters its 503rd day, these are the main developments.

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