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Arctic region turns into int'l theater of military operations: Russian FM
Updated : 1 day, 18 hours ago IST
Moscow [Russia], May 23 (ANI/Sputnik): Russian Ambassador-at-large for Arctic Cooperation Nikolay Korchunov told Sputnik on Sunday that the Arctic region has turned into an international theater of military operations since Finland and Sweden applied for NATO membership.
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Turkey blackmails NATO, being only country benefiting from the Ukraine war
Updated : 2 days, 10 hours ago IST
Nicosia [Cyprus] May 22 (ANI): Turkey's Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu, acting on President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's orders, spoiled at least temporarily what would have been the biggest historic shift in European security in decades, by blocking last Wednesday the start of NATO membership
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Erdogan urges Sweden, Finland to address Turkey's security concerns
Updated : 3 days, 2 hours ago IST
Istanbul [Turkey], May 21 (ANI/Xinhua): Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke with leaders of Sweden and Finland on Saturday, urging the two NATO applicant states to address Turkey's security concerns.
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No plans for Biden, Erdogan to talk over issues about Sweden, Finland NATO
Updated : 4 days, 12 hours ago IST
Washington [US], May 20 (ANI/Sputnik): There are currently no plans for US President Joe Biden to consult with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan about Ankara's security concerns regarding Sweden's and Finland's application for membership in NATO, US National Security Advisor Jake
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NATO chief vows to settle Turkey's concerns over expansion
Updated : 4 days, 18 hours ago IST
Copenhagen [Denmark], May 20 (ANI/Xinhua): Jens Stoltenberg, secretary general of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), on Thursday pledged to address Turkey's concerns on Finland's and Sweden's applications to join the military alliance.
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US President Biden welcomes Sweden, Finland applications to NATO
Updated : 5 days, 5 hours ago IST
Washington [US], May 19 (ANI): US President Joe Biden on Thursday welcomed the application by Sweden and Finland to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) saying that it was a momentous day and that his government extends "full, total, complete backing" to the decision made by th
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US will work with Finland, Sweden to deter threats while NATO weighs entry
Updated : 6 days, 4 hours ago IST
Washington [US], May 18 (ANI/Sputnik): US President Joe Biden said on Wednesday that he will work with Finland and Sweden to remain vigilant against any threats to their security as NATO is considering their membership bids.
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Turkey Blocked Start of NATO Talks on Sweden, Finland Accession - Reports
Updated : 6 days, 7 hours ago IST
Moscow [Russia], May 18 (ANI/Sputnik): Turkey has blocked the start of consideration of the application for accession of Finland and Sweden to NATO, the Financial Times reported citing an informed source.
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Finland and Sweden submit applications to join NATO
Updated : 6 days, 13 hours ago IST
Brussels [Belgium], May 18 (ANI): Finland and Sweden on Wednesday submitted letters formally expressing interest in joining NATO, a significant moment for two European countries that held the position of military non-alignment until Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Sweden to oppose deployment of NATO nuclear weapons, military bases: Rulin
Updated : 1 week, 1 day ago IST
Moscow [Russia], May 16 (ANI/Sputnik): The ruling Swedish Social Democratic Party said on Sunday that it would oppose the deployment of NATO nuclear weapons and military bases on its territory should the country join the alliance.
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Sweden, Finland proposed talks with Turkey over joining NATO: FM
Updated : 1 week, 2 days ago IST
Ankara [Turkey], May 15 (ANI/Xinhua): Sweden and Finland proposed to work with Turkey on the "security guarantees" that Ankara has demanded over their plans to join NATO, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Sunday.
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NATO discusses membership of Finland, Sweden in Berlin
Updated : 1 week, 2 days ago IST
Berlin [Germany], May 15 (ANI): NATO Foreign Ministers met in Berlin on Sunday to discuss the possible membership application of Finland and Sweden as well as to reaffirm NATO's support for Ukraine in the wake of Russia's invasion.
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