A Turkish citizen is charged in Sweden for gun crimes and raising money for the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK).
The 11 days of drills are set to take place amid heightened tensions with Russia as the Ukraine war escalates.
Stoltenberg says Sweden ‘fulfilled its obligations’, but made no breakthrough in talks with Turkey’s Erdogan.
As the war enters its 464th day, here’s a look at the main developments.
As the war enters its 464th day, here’s a look at the main developments.
‘It will happen,’ US president says as he underscores transatlantic alliance’s commitment to supporting Ukraine.
Ukrainian president appeals to dozens of European leaders as divisions among NATO members become apparent.
![Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy speaks to Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen during a meeting of the European Political Community at Mimi Castle in Bulboaca, Moldova June 1, 2023. [REUTERS/ Vladislav Culiomza]](/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/2023-06-01T115426Z_675113619_RC2BA1AHZN1A_RTRMADP_3_EUROPE-SUMMIT-1685628897.jpg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
Tensions began after ethnic Albanian officials won a local election that was boycotted by ethnic Serbs.
NATO aircraft and troops from Norway, the UK, the US and Sweden are participating in Arctic exercises.
Top US diplomat urges Turkey to approve Sweden accession to alliance, says Washington committed to Stockholm’s security.
Additional 700 troops being sent; NATO-led peacekeeping mission in Kosovo currently consists of almost 3,800 troops.
After years of scaling back, the Nordic nation plans to spend $21bn on defence over the next 10 years.
The US president says he expects more discussions next week after a call to Erdogan congratulating him on re-election.
The peacekeeping force says 11 Italian and 19 Hungarian soldiers sustained injuries, including fractures and burns.
