NATO chief says talks between Turkey, Sweden and Finland were ‘constructive’, but Turkey says still work to be done.
British prime minister, NATO head call for sustained support as Russia intensifies assault on eastern Ukraine.
Turkey may block Finland and Sweden from joining NATO.
Turkish president says no progress can be achieved in the process without seeing ‘concrete steps’ by both countries.
Fumio Kishida says he will join June 28-30 meeting, becoming the first Japanese prime minister to attend a NATO summit.
Sweden and Finland applied to join NATO, but face opposition from Turkey, which accuses them of supporting ‘terrorists’.
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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine triggers debate in countries that have taken a neutral stance in conflicts.
NATO chief and top US diplomat say their aim is to ensure that Ukraine has ability to defend against Russian invasion.
Ankara reiterates threat to block Nordic countries’ joining of the security alliance over alleged support for ‘terror’.
NATO’s support for Ukraine has allowed it to stand up to Russia, but how long can the united front last?
Russia’s growing influence in Africa poses ‘worrying’ threat to security of NATO alliance, Spain and the UK say.
NATO membership hopefuls seek to clear up differences with Ankara, which opposes their application to join the alliance.
The Take looks at whether Western alliances will continue the military, humanitarian and financial aid to Ukraine.
Turkish leader tells NATO chief Sweden, Finland must address Ankara’s concerns for it to support their membership bid.
