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Finland, Sweden to begin NATO application in May, say local media reports

Finland and Sweden will together express their wish to join NATO in May, tabloid newspapers Iltalehti in Finland and Expressen in Sweden reported on Monday, citing sources close to the matter.

Reuters

Sweden and Finland agree to submit Nato applications, say reports

Two countries could apply for membership simultaneously as soon as mid-May, according to reports

The Guardian - UK

NATO warships arrive at Finnish port for training exercises

Three NATO warships arrived in the southwestern Finnish port of of Turku on Monday to train with Finland's navy as Helsinki considers the possibility of joining the U.S.-led alliance amid increased tensions with Russia over Ukraine.

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Vladimir Putin's nightmare scenario looks more likely as Finland and Sweden consider NATO membership

A seismic shift has taken place in Finland since the invasion of Ukraine, which could lead to it possibly joining NATO. It would deliver a significant blow to the Russian President by potentially bringing the West right to his doorstep.

ABC News

Finland inches closer to NATO after parliament expresses support for military alignment

Finland inched closer to joining NATO on Wednesday after its major parliamentary groups expressed support for some form of a military alliance as a response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters

Zelenskyy says brace for nukes

The Ukrainian president's comments come as peace activists warn Sweden and Finland against joining NATO

Salon

Putin thought Ukraine war was a missile to Nato. It may be a boomerang

Analysis: To turn stolidly non-aligned Finland and Sweden into members would join pantheon of great strategic blunders

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After Ukrainian missile attack, Russia reports its Black Sea flagship sank while being towed

KYIV, Ukraine — As Russia warned Finland and Sweden against joining NATO, its military was dealt a serious loss with the sinking of its flagship in the Black Sea.

Los Angeles Times

Russia warns Nato over Sweden and Finland membership

Russia will deploy nuclear weapons in the Baltic region if Finland and Sweden join Nato, one of Vladimir Putin’s most senior allies has warned.

Evening Standard

Zelenskiy urges European countries to give up Russian oil that provides ‘blood’ money to Moscow – as it happened

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The Guardian - UK

Accusing Russia of ‘genocide’, Biden to send more military aid to Ukraine

DNIPRO, Ukraine — President Joe Biden and other Western leaders pledged additional military aid for Ukraine on Wednesday, while Russia sharply rejected the president’s description of its wartime acts as “genocide.”

Los Angeles Times

Russia-Ukraine war: what we know on day 50 of the invasion

Russia defence ministry says entire crew of Moskva warship evacuated after ammunition blast; Ukraine earlier claimed it had struck the cruiser Russia-

The Guardian - AU

Finland and Sweden take major step towards joining Nato

‘Whole security landscape’ changed with Russian invasion of Ukraine, say leaders at joint press conference

The Guardian - UK

Sweden and Finland could join Nato ‘within weeks’ after Russian invasion of Ukraine

Russia has warned both countries against joining Nato

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Finland, Sweden move ahead toward possible NATO membership

European Union nations Finland and Sweden have reached important stages on their way to possible NATO membership

Reuters

Explainer-Finland, Sweden weigh up pros and cons of NATO membership

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has pushed Finland and Sweden to the verge of applying for NATO membership and abandoning a belief held for decades that peace was best kept by not publicly choosing sides.

Al Jazeera

Finland, Sweden veer closer to NATO in historic policy shift

Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin and her Swedish counterpart say a decision could come by late June.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Finland to Make Decision on NATO Membership in Coming Weeks

Finland will make a decision about whether to apply to join the 30-member NATO alliance in the next few weeks, Prime Minister Sanna Marin told reporters in Stockholm on Wednesday. "There are different perspectives to apply (for) NATO membership or not to apply and we have to analyze these very…

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Finland to make decision on NATO membership in coming weeks

Finland will make a decision about whether to apply to join the 30-member NATO alliance in the next few weeks, Prime Minister Sanna Marin told reporters in Stockholm on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

Finland set to kick off Nato debate after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

It is thought a decision on Nato membership could be made as soon as the summer as a consequence of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Daily Mirror

Russia 'moves military equipment including missile systems towards Finnish border'

After Vladimir Putin maintained that his faltering invasion of Ukraine would still prevail, deadly military equipment has been filmed moving toward the Finnish border amid another NATO row

Daily Mirror

Vladimir Putin's 'strategic blunder' could see Finland and Sweden join NATO by summer

Washington is reportedly banking on the growth of the western alliance from 30 to 32 members, as a direct consequence of President Putin’s invasion of Ukraine

Reuters

Germany's Scholz signals support for any Finnish NATO bid

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Wednesday he welcomed any interest shown by Finland in joining NATO, a question that has gained more urgency since Russia invaded Ukraine.

Reuters

Sweden and Finland to further strengthen security cooperation

Sweden and Finland will further strengthen their security cooperation in light of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the prime ministers of both countries said on Saturday, but they were non-committal on joining NATO.

Reuters

Finland sends weapons and ammunition to Ukraine

Finland will send weapons and ammunition to Ukraine, Prime Minister Sanna Marin told reporters on Monday.

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