Turkish parliament’s foreign affairs commission approves Sweden’s NATO bid Approval clears another hurdle in Sweden’s accession process to the bloc in wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Dec 26, 2023
Support for Ukraine at EU summit 'a victory', Hungary blocks funding Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has blocked €50 billion in EU aid for Ukraine after leaders side-stepped his opposition to agree to open talks with Kyiv on joining the bloc. Radio France Internationale · Dec 15, 2023
Hungary blocks $54bn EU financial aid for Ukraine Veto came hours after the European Union agreed to open membership talks with Ukraine in a move Hungary opposed. Al Jazeera · Dec 15, 2023
Nato must be ‘prepared for bad news’ in Ukraine, says Stoltenberg The more Western allies will support Ukraine, the faster the war will end, the Nato chief said The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2023
Ukraine investigating ‘execution’ of surrendering troops by Russian forces Video shows two unarmed Ukrainian soldiers being shot dead as they emerge from dugout near Avdiivka The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war: Russia ramping up attacks in Donetsk, says Ukraine – as it happened Russian forces’ attacks include artillery fire and airstrikes, says Ukrainian army spokesperson, as both sides seek to gain ground before winter weather The Guardian - AU · Nov 29, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 644 Poisoning of Ukraine spy chief Kyrylo Budanov’s wife, Marianna; Black Sea storm forces Russian fleet back to base and slows down war effort The Guardian - AU · Nov 29, 2023
NATO chief urges allies to ‘stay the course’ in supporting Ukraine Jens Stoltenberg meets alliance’s top diplomats amid some resistance in US, Europe to keep funding war against Russia. Al Jazeera · Nov 28, 2023
David Cameron to visit Brussels in official role for first time since Brexit One diplomat likens ex-PM’s trip to EU headquarters for Nato talks to a ‘divorcee returning to the family home’ The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2023
Rutte Favourite To Be Next NATO Boss Despite Dutch Vote Shock Outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte is the clear front-runner to become NATO's next chief, even though a shock far-right win at elections in his homeland risks tarnishing his legacy. International Business Times · Nov 28, 2023
Vladimir Putin 'stepping up invasion' in Ukraine as Russia sees almost 1,000 casualties a day The Ministry of Defence said Russian casualties were running at an average of 931 per day in November Evening Standard · Nov 27, 2023
NATO head says violence in Kosovo unacceptable while calling for constructive dialogue with Serbia NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg says the recent violent outbreaks in Kosovo were unacceptable and perpetrators must be brought to justice The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2023
NATO committed to Bosnia's territorial integrity condemns 'malign' Russian influence The NATO chief has said that the alliance strongly supports Bosnia’s territorial integrity and condemned “malign foreign interference” including by Russia in the volatile Balkan region that went through a devastating war in the 1990s The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2023
NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week Social media users shared a range of false claims this week The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2023
The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2023 Nato chief says Russia must not be allowed ‘to take pieces of Ukraine’ Jens Stoltenberg says arming Ukraine a must so it will be ‘stronger at the negotiating table’
The Guardian - AU · Oct 26, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war: US announces extra funding for Ukraine; Russia criticises Kyiv-backed peace talks – as it happened Antony Blinken, US secretary of state, announces additional security assistance ; Moscow says talks in Malta without its presence will be ‘counterproductive’
The Guardian - UK · Oct 24, 2023 Finland recovers ship’s anchor close to damaged Baltic Sea pipeline Investigators seeking to establish whether it came from a Chinese container vessel and have not ruled out sabotage
The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2023 The damage to a Baltic undersea cable was 'purposeful,' Swedish leader says but gives no details Sweden’s Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson says the damage done to an undersea telecoms cable between Sweden and Estonia was “purposeful,” but has declined to give any details
The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023 Turkey's president submits protocol for Sweden's admission into NATO to parliament for ratification The office of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says he has submitted a protocol for Sweden’s admission into NATO to Turkey’s parliament for ratification
The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2023 NATO will hold a major nuclear exercise next week as Russia plans to pull out of a test ban treaty NATO's chief says the alliance will hold a major nuclear exercise next week
The Guardian - AU · Oct 12, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 596 of the invasion IOC suspends Russian Olympic Committee; Ukraine claims to have foiled attempted incursion into Sumy; Putin visits Kyrgystan
The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2023 Pressure mounts for Turkey and Hungary to ratify Swedish Nato bid – as it happened At Nato meeting of foreign ministers, ongoing saga of Sweden’s bid to join organisation in spotlight again
The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2023 Finland police investigate undersea gas pipeline leak as possible sabotage Finnish police say they have launched a criminal investigation into possible sabotage of an undersea gas pipeline between Finland and Estonia that was shut down over the weekend following a leak
The Guardian - UK · Oct 11, 2023 Zelenskiy fears Middle East conflict could hit military aid to Ukraine President warns of ‘dangerous situation’ for his country as western attention shifts to Israel after Hamas attack
Al Jazeera · Oct 11, 2023 US announces $200m military assistance package for Ukraine US package is the first to be announced since Congress dropped new funding for Kyiv to avoid a government shutdown.