Turkey's president opposes letting Finland, Sweden join NATO
"We are following developments concerning Sweden and Finland, but we are not of a favorable opinion," Erdogan told reporters.
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Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (May 12)
A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
After decades of wartime neutrality, Finland now wants to join NATO without delay
The announcement was widely expected and has broad support in the country: A recent poll showed that about three-quarters of all Finns support joining the military alliance.
Estonia hosts NATO-led cyber war games, with one eye on Russia
Estonia is host to one of the world's largest annual interactive cybersecurity drills. Russia is always considered the main threat, but this year, the war in Ukraine has only added to the stakes.
U.S. war aims shift in Ukraine — and bring additional risks
The U.S. now believes Ukraine can win, a significant change in thinking, and is rushing in weapons. This raises the risk of widening the conflict, analysts say, and may destabilize the global economy.
With war next door, Moldova faces a dilemma as Eastern Europe's most vulnerable state
One of Europe's poorest countries, Moldova has a separatist region that hosts 1,500 Russian troops. Since the Ukraine war, Moldova has applied to join the EU, even as it keeps a policy of neutrality.
NATO chief warns of heavier fighting in 'new phase' of Ukraine war
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg about Ukraine's renewed request for weaponry, and the latest predictions on how Russian forces will fight the war in the future.
Antony Blinken will meet with allies in Brussels to discuss actions against Russia
The U.S. secretary of state will meet with NATO and G-7 members to talk punitive measures following reports of Russian war crimes against Ukraine.
A month into the Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (March 24)
A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine transforms Europe's political and military landscape
As Russia's war in Ukraine grinds through its fourth week, President Vladimir Putin's greatest accomplishment so far may be one he never intended: a unified Europe.