The meeting, which was scheduled for February, is canceled on Ankara’s request, sources tell state-owned TRT. Turkey has indefinitely postponed a new round of talks with Sweden and Finland on the Nordic neighbors’ NATO membership bids in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last February, according to Turkish state TV. The meeting scheduled to take place in Brussels was […]
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I8 House Republicans Say No To Finland And Sweden Joining NATO
Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, and their quest to subordinate Ukrainians, Finland and Sweden have seen it fit to join NATO to obtain protection from the alliance. However, 18 House Republicans have voted against a resolution brought to the U.S. House of Representatives that would lend support to Finland and Sweden joining NATO. The House, however, passed […]
Turkey Plays Hard Ball — Threatens To ‘Halt’ Sweden, Finland’s NATO Process
Following the recent rapprochement between Turkey, Sweden, and Finland, Turkey has signaled that it is prepared to place a stop order on both the Nordic countries joining NATO. Erdogan charged that if both countries refuse to extradite suspects with links to outlawed Kurdish groups or the network of an exiled cleric accused of orchestrating a failed coup in 2016, he […]
Nordic Deal Increases Turkish Power In NATO, But Pitfalls Ahead
The deal last week saw Turkey back Finland and Sweden’s NATO bids, averting a potential crisis, but differences remain. Istanbul, Turkey – The last-minute deal between Turkey, Sweden, and Finland to clear the path for the Nordic countries’ NATO membership has been portrayed as Ankara firmly placing itself alongside its Western allies in the face of Russia’s aggression. In recent […]
Biden Supports Sweden’s, Finland’s Bids To Join NATO
U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday enthusiastically welcomed Sweden’s and Finland’s bids to join the NATO security alliance — moves that would enlarge the bloc to include two of Europe’s most modern militaries and place it along Russia’s northwestern border. Speaking from the Rose Garden while flanked by Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson of Sweden and President Sauli Niinistö of Finland, […]
Finland And Sweden Aim For NATO Membership, Prompting Russia’s Fury
HELSINKI — Finland and Sweden are expected to formally apply to join NATO later this month, in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Both countries say Moscow’s actions have changed the security dynamic in Europe and the Kremlin’s nuclear threats require the collective self-defense that NATO can provide. Finnish lawmakers are debating joining the alliance following the publication of a key […]
Finland Set To Go NATO
Finland’s Prime Minister Sanna Marin said her country will debate whether to apply to join NATO with the view of making a decision in short order. Marin made the announcement during a joint press conference with her Swedish counterpart Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson in Stockholm, with both countries having debated joining NATO in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in late February. […]
Russia Warns Finland And Sweden
Russia has warned that Finland and Sweden face the risk of facing military consequences if they join NATO. Online, unverified footage emerged earlier showing what appeared to be Russian military vehicles being placed near the country’s border with Finland. The footage came against the backdrop of a warning from Moscow noting that Finland and Sweden risk that both countries in joining NATO. […]
Top European Christmas Shopping Markets
You might want to spice things up this Christmas by stepping out of those familiar surroundings and finding your way to one of many fabulous Christmas markets that adorn various parts of Europe. Besides the obvious benefit of affording you the chance to get some cool stuff, there is also the added perk of mingling with the locals and finding […]
5 Hidden Vacation Spots No One Ever Talks About
Vacations are the highlights of our lives. If you’ve been to Hawaii, Jamaica, and Paris too many times to count, or simply want to share an adventure with your friends that truly is an adventure, these 5 spots make the perfect opportunity. Plitvice Lakes, Croatia If you’ve ever seen one of those rich and beautiful waterfall scenes painted too green […]
