Finland confirms intention to join Nato as Sweden says it intends to follow suit
Announcements signify historic shift in policy in Nordic countries that will redraw Europe’s security map
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Finland must join Nato without delay, leaders say
Sauli Niinistö and Sanna Marin make call after support in country for move trebles since Ukraine war.
Russia will be ‘forced to take retaliatory steps’ in response to Finland's Nato bid.![Sauli Niinistö and Sanna Marin make call after support in country for move trebles since Ukraine war.]()
Russia warns of nuclear weapons in Baltic if Sweden and Finland join Nato
‘No more talk of any nuclear-free status for the Baltic,’ deputy chair of security council says
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Biden warns Russia Nato will respond if Kremlin uses chemical weapons
US leader, speaking after Nato agreed to upgrade weapons supply to Ukraine, says retaliation would be proportional.
Nato has never been more united - Biden![Biden warns Russia Nato will respond if Kremlin uses chemical weapons]()
Nato leaders gather as Ukraine war enters second month
U.S. President Joe Biden and world leaders opened a trio of emergency summits on Thursday with a sober warning from NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg that the alliance must boost its defenses to counter Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and “respond to a new security reality in Europe.”
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Biden heads to Europe to meet with NATO, EU, G7 heads over Ukraine
Biden, due to arrive in Brussels on Wednesday evening, will meet NATO and European leaders in an emergency summit at the Western military alliance's headquarters. The leaders are expected to roll out additional sanctions against Russia on Thursday.
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Ukraine and Russia draw up neutrality plan to end war
Russia and Ukraine ‘close to agreeing’ on neutral status, says Lavrov.
A deal with Kyiv on “neutral status” for Ukraine as part of a peace agreement could be close, Russia’s foreign minister has said.
Fifteen-point draft deal would involve Kyiv renouncing Nato ambitions in return for security guarantees.![Ukraine and Russia draw up neutrality plan to end war]()
Russia says some troops returning from Ukraine border
Russia's defence ministry says some troops positioned on the border with Ukraine are returning to their bases after completing drills
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