Ukraine war: Finland and Sweden 'meet every NATO requirement', says Biden as he meets leaders

Russian army Sergeant Vadim Shishimarin, 21, is seen behind a glass during a court hearing in Kyiv, Ukraine, Wednesday, May 18, 2022. - Copyright AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky

By Joshua Askew & Alasdair Sandford with AP/AFP/Reuters

Published on 19/05/2022 - 07:46•Updated 23:01

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Welcoming the two countries' leaders to the White House, Joe Biden said their NATO membership will enhance security. But Turkey has doubled down on its opposition.

The Ukraine war has now entered its 84th day. Thousands of civilians and soldiers have been killed, while millions of Ukrainians have fled their country. Fighting inside the country continues to rage.

See a review of Thursday's updates on the Ukraine war in the blog below.