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We believe they are ready: US on Sweden, Finland candidacy for NATO
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The United States, on Tuesday regarding the candidacies of Sweden and Finland for the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) said that according to Washington, the two Nordic countries are ready and should be added to the world's strongest defense alliance at the earliest possible opportu
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Turkey's Erdogan renews threats to block NATO bids of Sweden, Finland cont
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Nicosia [Cyprus] October 3 (ANI): Once again, the mercurial President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan has renewed his threats to Sweden and Finland that he would block their efforts to join the NATO alliance if they do not keep their promises they allegedly made to Ankara and has increased e
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Turkey, Sweden, Finland to hold new round of talks on Nordics' NATO bid in
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Helsinki [Finland], August 27 (ANI/Sputnik): Representatives from Turkey, Sweden and Finland met on Friday in the Finnish city of Vantaa and agreed to continue talks on the Nordic countries' ascension to NATO at the expert level in the coming fall, the Finnish government said.
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US Senate approves NATO membership of Finland, Sweden
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington DC [US], August 4 (ANI): Amid threats from Russian President Vladimir Putin that Sweden and Finland would face unspecified retaliation should they join NATO, US Senate on Wednesday (local time) approved the applications of both countries to join the alliance.
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Kremlin says what happens after Sweden, Finland's accession to NATO is imp
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Moscow [Russia], July 29 (ANI/Sputnik): The accession of Sweden and Finland to NATO is a formal step, what will happen next with instructors and bases is important, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday.
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NATO allies sign accession protocols for Sweden, Finland
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Brussels [Belgium], July 5 (ANI): North Atlantic Treaty Organisation's (NATO) 30 allies signed accession protocols for Sweden and Finland on Tuesday, kickstarting the process to admit the two Nordic countries into the alliance.
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Though Sweden and Finland "capitulated" to Erdogan, he can still block the
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Nicosia [Cyprus] July 4 (ANI): Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's blackmail blocking Sweden and Finland's bid to join NATO proved to be successful as the two Nordic countries, on June 28, gave in to Turkey's demands and pledged to address its security concerns about the activities o
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NATO must stop slandering us: China
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Beijing [China], June 30 (ANI): China on Thursday slammed the new strategic concept of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), saying that the alliance must stop smearing Beijing.
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Sweden, Finland's decision to join NATO will make us more secure: Joe Bide
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Madrid [Spain], June 30 (ANI): Amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, US President Joe Biden on Thursday (local time) said that the decision of Sweden and Finland to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) would enhance the collective strength of the alliance and make it str
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At Madrid summit, NATO declares China a security threat
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Madrid [Spain], June 29 (ANI): China challenges NATO and Beijing's closer ties to Moscow are against western interests, the military alliance said on Wednesday as they recognised systemic competition they face from the world's second-largest economy.
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Russia 'most significant and direct threat' to allies' security: NATO
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Madrid [Spain], June 29 (ANI): The NATO leaders have termed Russia as "the most significant and direct threat" to the security of the alliance member states, said the final declaration released on Wednesday after the Madrid summit.
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NATO formally invites Finland, Sweden to become members of military allian
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Madrid [Spain], June 29 (ANI): The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has formally invited Sweden and Finland to join the military alliance, the NATO Heads of State and Government said in a declaration.
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