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Amid war, Europeans support a more ‘geopolitical European Union’
The latest Transatlantic Trends survey finds that Europeans consider the EU equally important to NATO for safety.
Published On 30 Sep 2022
Finland says Russian MiG-31 fighter jets violated its airspace
The Finnish air force deployed ‘an operational flight mission’ and identified the Russian planes.
Published On 18 Aug 2022
Sweden agrees to extradite man to Turkey in wake of NATO deal
Move comes weeks after Turkey demanded that a number of people be extradited from Sweden in exchange for a NATO deal.
Published On 11 Aug 2022
US Senate ratifies Finland and Sweden’s NATO accession
Senate votes 95 to 1 in favour of Finland and Sweden joining NATO, with the US the 23rd of 30 member states to approve.
Published On 4 Aug 2022

Warsaw’s long-pending security expectations within NATO are being satisfied following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Almost as soon as the Ukraine war broke out, Finland, which shares a border with Russia, embraced the Western alliance.

Nordic countries move closer to joining the military alliance, but still need approval from member states’ legislatures.

Deal last week saw Turkey back Finland and Sweden’s NATO bids, averting a potential crisis, but differences remain.

The Western military alliance has decided to ‘adopt a fundamental shift in deterrence and defence’.

Biden says US is ‘better positioned to lead the world than ever’ following NATO, G7 summits, despite issues at home.

The bloc agreed to a new strategic framework with focus on Russia and pledge to boost capabilities during Madrid summit.

NATO lists China as one of its strategic priorities for next decade, saying Beijing’s policies challenge its security.

Turkey’s justice minister says Ankara is seeking extradition of 12 suspects from Finland, 21 from Sweden: State media.

Ukrainian president says Russian invasion was ‘a war for the right to dictate conditions in Europe’.

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