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Finland

Finland joins NATO in the alliance's fastest-ever accession process

When Finland becomes the military alliance's 31st member on Tuesday it will complete the fastest accession process in the organisation's history.

Europe News

NATO nuclear posture remains same despite Putin rhetoric: Stoltenberg

The Russian President says his country will place tactical nuclear weapons at Belarus' western border.

Turkey

'Welcome to NATO': Turkey's parliament ratifies Finland's membership

Turkey’s parliament on Thursday ratified Finland’s application to join NATO, lifting the last hurdle in the way of the Nordic country’s long-delayed accession into the Western military alliance.

Sweden

Swedes will be 'sent to their deaths' if they join NATO, warns Moscow

Russia has reignited threats against Sweden and Finland after their historic decision to try and join the Western military alliance.

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Hungary

Hungary ratifies Finland's NATO membership

NATO: Hungarian Parliament ratifies Finland's membership

Ukraine

Ukraine calls for UN action over nuclear weapon deployment in Belarus

Ukraine has called for an emergency meeting of the United Nations’ Security Council over Russia’s announcement that it would station tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus.

Sweden

NATO chief welcomes Norway's 'significant' miltary aid to Ukraine

Eight German-made Leopard tanks contributed by Norway have arrived in Ukraine.

My Europe Series

State of the Union: Credit Suisse lifeline and Putin hosts Xi

In our weekly review, we look at the takeover of Credit Suisse by its rival, China-Russia relatins and the EU leaders' summit in Brussels.

Russia

Wagner boss defies Kremlin Ukraine 'Nazi' narrative

Head of the Russian mercenary force Yevgeny Prigozhin has contradicted Kremlin claims that Nazis lead Ukraine.

Finland

Turkey ratifies Finland NATO bid, but awaits final parliament approval

Finland and Sweden applied to NATO 10 months ago, after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has yet to approve Sweden’s bid.

Sweden

Swedish lawmakers vote to endorse NATO accession

Swedish parliament voted in favour of NATO accession.

Europe News

China must condemn Russia's war to be 'serious' on peace: Stoltenberg

The NATO Secretary General said China needs to "understand Ukraine's perspective" and engage with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Turkey

Turkey's president asks parliament to ratify Finland NATO membership

Turkey President Erdogan asks parliament to ratify Finland NATO membership

Finland

'NATO membership train is moving': Hungary, Finland leaders in Turkey

The governments in Ankara and Budapest are the last two hold-outs to approve NATO membership bids for Sweden and Finland.

Moldova

Moldova Defence Minister says country threatened by Russian propaganda

Moldova does not currently face “imminent military danger”, but is subject to “hybrid warfare generated by Russia” in a bid to “overthrow state power”, according to its defence minister Anatolie Nosatii.

Hungary

Hungary finds itself increasingly isolated amongst NATO allies

Hungary is becoming increasingly isolated within the NATO military alliance. And since the war in Ukraine began, it has lost one of its key patrons: Poland.

Europe Decoded

'Reflexes die hard’ as women underrepresented in diplomacy: ambassador

France's ambassador to NATO told Euronews that the higher the level of defence and security meetings, the fewer women are present, something she says should change.

World News

What is NATO's 'tripwire' strategy and is it still relevant today?

Has reinforcing troops on Europe's eastern flank helped scare off enemies? Russia doesn't seem to be intimidated.

World News

Who is sending heavy weapons to Ukraine, and is it enough?

"We should spend more time helping build beleaguered democracies and less time worrying about provoking authoritarian bullies who are probably going to invade anyway," Bradley Bowman tells Euronews

Finland

Finland's Parliament gives final approval for NATO bid

The measure was passed by 184 votes to seven to allow for Finland’s accession to the Western military alliance, clearing the last required national hurdle.