Tue, 21-Oct-2025

NATO promise assistance to the Baltics and Ukraine

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When NATO leaders convene on Tuesday for a three-day summit, they will ask Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan  After failures in Afghanistan and internal strife under the administration of former U.S. President Donald Trump Diplomats reported that talks among the frequently fractious organisation were still ongoing, but leaders hoped to reach agreements  When NATO leaders convene … Read more

Hopes fade for swift NATO accession for Finland, Sweden

The Nordic countries’ membership applications to NATO have been stalled after Ankara’s objections. Any NATO membership deal must be unanimously approved by all 30 members, and now fears are mounting that Turkey could delay their bids indefinitely. Sweden’s foreign minister has told Swedish media that “we should be prepared for this to take some time”. … Read more