Johnson heads to international summits while facing domestic political turmoil
2 years, 6 months ago

Johnson heads to international summits while facing domestic political turmoil

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “The UK will continue to back Ukraine every step of the way, because we know that their security is our security, and their freedom is our freedom.” The Prime Minister is wary that support for Ukraine among European allies may be wavering as the conflict drags on, meaning Mr Zelensky could be pressured into accepting peace terms which cede large tracts of territory to Vladimir Putin’s Russia. “If Putin gets away with aggression in Ukraine, if he gets away with the naked conquest of other people’s territory, then the read across for every single country here is absolutely dramatic,” Mr Johnson warned. The Prime Minister’s official spokesman said the two summits “will be the most crucial gathering of world leaders since Putin’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine”. “The West has come together in recent months to provide the military, financial and political support to Ukraine “But as it becomes clear this war will not be won overnight by Putin, as he had hoped, but ultimately by Ukraine thanks to their long and continuing resolve – our support needs to enter a new phase.” The Prime Minister will urge Western allies to increase sanctions “against Putin and his cronies, ensuring they feel the cost of their barbarism”, the spokesman said.

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NATO summit turns to Ukraine — with a pledge for weapons, but no invite to join the club
6 months ago

NATO summit turns to Ukraine — with a pledge for weapons, but no invite to join the club

LA Times  

The United States and its NATO allies will give Ukraine new air defense systems, Europe-based military training and other equipment to bolster its desperate fight against Russia more than two years into their bloody war. As leaders of the 32 states that form NATO convened here for the group’s 75th anniversary, U.S. officials said Ukraine is instead being offered a …

Before Biden can save Ukraine, he must use the NATO summit to save himself
6 months ago

Before Biden can save Ukraine, he must use the NATO summit to save himself

CNN  

CNN — The NATO summit was long planned to celebrate the alliance’s 75th anniversary, to lock in longterm military support for Ukraine and even to future-proof the West against a possible second term for Donald Trump. Biden’s leadership of NATO and lifeline to Ukraine following Russia’s invasion make him the most significant presidential trustee of the alliance since President George …

As Ukrainian president visits, Turkey’s Erdogan offers to host a peace summit with Russia
10 months ago

As Ukrainian president visits, Turkey’s Erdogan offers to host a peace summit with Russia

LA Times  

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, whose NATO-member country has sought to balance its close relations with both Ukraine and Russia, offered during a visit Friday from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to host a peace summit between the two countries. Erdogan said the two discussed the stability of the shipping corridor and he reiterated Turkey’s support for Ukraine’s “territorial integrity, sovereignty …

NATO chief urges allies to ‘stay the course’ in supporting Ukraine
1 year, 1 month ago

NATO chief urges allies to ‘stay the course’ in supporting Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

Jens Stoltenberg meets alliance’s top diplomats amid some resistance in US, Europe to keep funding war against Russia. NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg has urged members of the security alliance to continue backing Ukraine in its battle against Russia’s invasion amid opposition in the United States to a military aid package and resistance in Europe for a longer-term support plan for …

Boris Johnson says Nato must end its delays to Ukraine's membership
1 year, 5 months ago

Boris Johnson says Nato must end its delays to Ukraine's membership

The Telegraph  

Nato must end the “mealy-mouthed procrastination” of Ukraine’s membership of the alliance and reveal a timetable for its accession “as rapidly as possible”, Boris Johnson has said. In his weekly column for the Daily Mail, the former prime minister accused the West of “vacillation” and “sucking and blowing at once” with regards to Vladimir Putin, the Russian president, over the …

At NATO summit, Biden declares ‘our unity will not falter’ on Ukraine
1 year, 5 months ago

At NATO summit, Biden declares ‘our unity will not falter’ on Ukraine

Associated Press  

VILNIUS, Lithuania — President Joe Biden pledged Wednesday that western allies “will not waver” in defense of Ukraine, casting the struggle against Russian aggression as one of the world’s central challenges requiring a broad coalition of countries to stand in defense of freedom. “I promise you.” He made the promise at the NATO summit in the capital of Lithuania, a …

NATO Wrestles with Ukraine Bid at Summit on Russia's Doorstep, Biden to Meet Zelensky on Wednesday
1 year, 5 months ago

NATO Wrestles with Ukraine Bid at Summit on Russia's Doorstep, Biden to Meet Zelensky on Wednesday

News 18  

NATO leaders grapple with Ukraine’s membership ambitions at their summit Tuesday, their determination to face down Russia boosted by a breakthrough in Sweden’s bid to join the alliance. White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan told reporters NATO will draw up a path of reforms that Ukraine will need to undertake in order to eventually join, but without giving a …

NATO Summit Boosted By Turkey's Decision To End Opposition To Sweden's Bid To Join
1 year, 5 months ago

NATO Summit Boosted By Turkey's Decision To End Opposition To Sweden's Bid To Join

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING VILNIUS, Lithuania — NATO opened its summit Tuesday with fresh momentum after Turkey withdrew its objections to Sweden joining the alliance, a step toward the unity that Western leaders have been eager to demonstrate in the face of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Because of the deal on Sweden’s membership, “this summit is already historic before it has …

Live Updates | Zelenskyy gets hero’s welcome in Lithuania’s capital as he arrives for NATO meeting
1 year, 5 months ago

Live Updates | Zelenskyy gets hero’s welcome in Lithuania’s capital as he arrives for NATO meeting

Associated Press  

VILNIUS, Lithuania — Follow along for updates on the summit of the NATO military alliance in Lithuania’s capital: What to know: — Turkey’s decision to end opposition to Sweden’s NATO membership boosts summit — Sweden’s rocky road from neutrality toward NATO membership — What is NATO doing to help Ukraine in the war with Russia? — Ukraine, defense plans and …

NATO to meet for annual summit: Will Ukraine get membership?
1 year, 6 months ago

NATO to meet for annual summit: Will Ukraine get membership?

Firstpost  

NATO’s much-celebrated unity faces fresh strains when leaders gather for their annual summit this week in Vilnius, Lithuania. “I don’t think it’s ready for membership in NATO,” President Joe Biden told CNN in an interview that aired on Sunday. “You don’t want to present any gaps or seams.” By some measures, the war in Ukraine has reinvigorated NATO, which was …

If EU embraces Turkey, Ankara to back Sweden’s NATO bid: Erdogan
1 year, 6 months ago

If EU embraces Turkey, Ankara to back Sweden’s NATO bid: Erdogan

Al Jazeera  

Turkish president says EU should open the way for his country to join the bloc before Ankara approves Sweden’s NATO membership. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says he would back Sweden’s NATO candidacy if the European Union resumes long-stalled membership talks with Ankara. “First, open the way for Turkey’s membership in the European Union, and then we will open it …

‘Historic day’: Turkey’s Erdogan agrees to back Sweden’s NATO bid
1 year, 6 months ago

‘Historic day’: Turkey’s Erdogan agrees to back Sweden’s NATO bid

Al Jazeera  

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has agreed to back Sweden’s bid to join NATO after a year of blocking the move, citing Turkish security concerns. NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg announced on Monday that Erdogan agreed to forward Sweden’s membership bid to Turkey’s parliament. ‘At the gates of the EU’ Earlier on Monday, Erdogan had upped the stakes further by demanding …

NATO membership of Ukraine, Sweden in focus at Vilnius summit
1 year, 6 months ago

NATO membership of Ukraine, Sweden in focus at Vilnius summit

Al Jazeera  

NATO leaders will meet in Lithuania this week to discuss Russia’s aggression, as well as overcome differences over the perspective membership of Ukraine and Sweden. The military alliance members will seek to reaffirm their support for war-torn Ukraine on Tuesday and Wednesday, overcome differences over Sweden’s perspective NATO membership, and display a united stance against Russia’s aggression. But a day …

Biden arrives in UK for meetings with King Charles, Sunak ahead of NATO summit
1 year, 6 months ago

Biden arrives in UK for meetings with King Charles, Sunak ahead of NATO summit

Hindustan Times  

President Joe Biden arrived in Britain Sunday where he will meet King Charles III and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak before continuing to Vilnius for a NATO summit, then a final stop in new NATO member Finland. The main part of Biden's Europe trip will be the NATO summit in the Lithuanian capital Tuesday and Wednesday, where the Western allies will …

NATO's Unity Will be Tested at Summit in Lithuania
1 year, 6 months ago

NATO's Unity Will be Tested at Summit in Lithuania

News 18  

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues with no end in sight, NATO’s much-celebrated unity faces fresh strains when leaders gather for their annual summit this week in Vilnius, Lithuania. “So I think the invasion has strengthened NATO — exactly the opposite of what Putin anticipated.” He noted Germany’s shift toward a more robust defense policy as well as other …

NATO's unity will be tested at summit in Vilnius
1 year, 6 months ago

NATO's unity will be tested at summit in Vilnius

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “So I think the invasion has strengthened NATO …

Biden notched gains at summit; returns to turmoil at home
2 years, 6 months ago

Biden notched gains at summit; returns to turmoil at home

Associated Press  

MADRID — The dissonant realities of President Joe Biden’s second year in office were on display Thursday as he wound up a five-day trip to Europe that highlighted both the key U.S. role in mounting a strong allied response to Vladimir Putin’s aggression and the domestic turmoil that is dragging Biden down at home. “America is better positioned to lead …

Erdogan says Sweden, Finland must fulfil NATO agreement promises
2 years, 6 months ago

Erdogan says Sweden, Finland must fulfil NATO agreement promises

Al Jazeera  

The Turkish leader says the deal is ‘a diplomatic victory’, but Sweden and Finland must first live up to their promises. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said Finland and Sweden must keep their promises made to Turkey in a deal to lift its veto on their NATO membership bids or ratification will not be sent to the Turkish parliament. …

NATO's 'new Iron Curtain' as alliance commits extra troops at Madrid summit
2 years, 6 months ago

NATO's 'new Iron Curtain' as alliance commits extra troops at Madrid summit

Daily Mail  

America will deploy thousands more troops to Europe along with fighters, air defences and ships, Joe Biden announced today, as NATO reinforces its eastern flank in a new Iron Curtain to protect the continent from Russia. NATO will deploy and extra 4,000 troops to its eastern frontier as part of enhanced defences against Russia, boosting the size of its garrisons …

Live updates | NATO chief: alliance in 'biggest challenge'
2 years, 6 months ago

Live updates | NATO chief: alliance in 'biggest challenge'

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Latest on the NATO …

Turkey lifts its objections to Sweden, Finland joining NATO
2 years, 6 months ago

Turkey lifts its objections to Sweden, Finland joining NATO

Associated Press  

MADRID — Turkey agreed Tuesday to lift its opposition to Sweden and Finland joining NATO, ending an impasse that had clouded a leaders’ summit opening in Madrid amid Europe’s worst security crisis in decades, triggered by the war in Ukraine. After urgent top-level talks with leaders of the three countries, alliance Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that “we now have …

Boris Johnson faces defence spending row as Nato leaders gather
2 years, 6 months ago

Boris Johnson faces defence spending row as Nato leaders gather

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Boris Johnson faces a row over increased defence spending as …

G7 leaders wrap up summit, pledge tougher action against Russia
2 years, 6 months ago

G7 leaders wrap up summit, pledge tougher action against Russia

Al Jazeera  

Leaders of the world’s richest democracies say they will impose ‘severe and immediate economic costs’ on Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine. The leaders of the world’s wealthiest democracies have pledged during a meeting in Germany to isolate Russia as they struck a united stance to support Ukraine for “as long as it takes” against Moscow’s invasion. In their final …

Finland and Sweden move step closer to joining Nato, as Turkey drops opposition to membership
2 years, 6 months ago

Finland and Sweden move step closer to joining Nato, as Turkey drops opposition to membership

The Telegraph  

Washington did not want to bow to Turkish demands to resume sales of fighter jets, however this was expected to be a key part in a deal to bring Finland and Sweden into Nato. “Us becoming Nato allies will further strengthen this commitment.” Membership would more than double Nato/Russia border Finnish and Swedish membership would more than double the length …

Live updates | Erdogan adamant on Sweden, Finland NATO bids
2 years, 6 months ago

Live updates | Erdogan adamant on Sweden, Finland NATO bids

Associated Press  

ELMAU, Germany — The Latest on the G-7 summit, the annual meeting of the leading democratic economies, which this year is being held in the Bavarian Alps in Germany; and on the summit of NATO leaders that will start on Tuesday in Madrid: ___ Turkey’s president says he will do “whatever is necessary for our country’s rights and interests” at …

G-7 Set To Back Measures To Support Ukraine For The Long Haul
2 years, 6 months ago

G-7 Set To Back Measures To Support Ukraine For The Long Haul

Huff Post  

From front center clockwise, Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz, U.S. President Joe Biden, Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, European Council President Charles Michel, Italy's Prime Minister Mario Draghi, Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and France's President Emmanuel Macron have taken seat at a round table as Ukraine's President Volodymyr …

Turkish president: Sweden hasn’t alleviated NATO concerns
2 years, 6 months ago

Turkish president: Sweden hasn’t alleviated NATO concerns

Associated Press  

ISTANBUL — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has told Sweden’s prime minister that he has not seen any “tangible” moves to address Turkey’s concerns about her country joining NATO, Erdogan’s office said Saturday. Erdogan called in a phone conversation with Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson for “binding commitments” from Sweden, as well as a “concrete change of attitude” in the country’s …

3 summits offer test of Western unity, dominated by Ukraine
2 years, 6 months ago

3 summits offer test of Western unity, dominated by Ukraine

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Three consecutive summits over the next week will test Western resolve to support Ukraine and the extent of international unity as rising geopolitical tensions and economic pain cast an increasingly long shadow. In between, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes for a united front on long-term support for Ukraine, fighting climate change and global hunger at a time of …

Ukraine gets possible path to EU and aid pledges from Britain
2 years, 6 months ago

Ukraine gets possible path to EU and aid pledges from Britain

LA Times  

The European Union’s executive arm recommended putting Ukraine on a path to membership Friday, a symbolic boost for a country fending off a Russian onslaught that is killing civilians, flattening cities and threatening its very survival. The European allies’ latest embrace of Ukraine marked another setback for Russian President Vladimir Putin, who launched his war nearly four months ago, hoping …

Turkey wants ‘concrete steps’ from Sweden, Finland over NATO bids
2 years, 6 months ago

Turkey wants ‘concrete steps’ from Sweden, Finland over NATO bids

Al Jazeera  

Turkish president says no progress can be achieved in the process without seeing ‘concrete steps’ by both countries. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says steps should be taken to address Ankara’s “legitimate” concerns over the NATO bids of Finland and Sweden. According to a statement by Turkey’s Communications Directorate on Wednesday, Erdogan told NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg in a phone …

NATO chief Stoltenberg speaks with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan about Finland, Sweden joining
2 years, 7 months ago

NATO chief Stoltenberg speaks with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan about Finland, Sweden joining

The Hindu  

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has met with Finland's Prime Minister and spoken to Turkey's President as he seeks to overcome Turkish resistance to Finland and Sweden joining the alliance. Mr. Stoltenberg, who visited Washington this week, tweeted late Friday that he met with Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin while there and discussed “the need to address Turkey's concerns and move …

NATO chief speaks with Erdogan about Finland, Sweden joining
2 years, 7 months ago

NATO chief speaks with Erdogan about Finland, Sweden joining

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has met with Finland’s prime minister and spoken to Turkey’s president as he seeks to overcome Turkish resistance to Finland and Sweden joining the alliance. Russia’s war in Ukraine pushed the Nordic countries to apply to join NATO, but Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accuses Sweden and Finland of supporting Kurdish militants deemed by …

Turkey’s Erdogan talks to Swedish, Finnish leaders on NATO
2 years, 7 months ago

Turkey’s Erdogan talks to Swedish, Finnish leaders on NATO

Associated Press  

ISTANBUL — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday discussed his objections to Sweden and Finland joining NATO with the two Nordic countries’ leaders, Erdogan’s office said. He spoke to Finnish President Sauli Niinisto and Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson in separate calls to address Ankara’s concerns about those it considers terrorists in their countries, the presidential communications office said …

NATO chief sure spat over Sweden, Finland will be resolved
2 years, 7 months ago

NATO chief sure spat over Sweden, Finland will be resolved

Associated Press  

ISTANBUL — Turkey’s leader flatly opposes having Sweden and Finland join NATO, but the military alliance’s chief said Thursday he was confident the standoff would be resolved and the two Nordic nations would have their membership requests approved soon. Meanwhile, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said during a Thursday visit to Denmark’s capital, Copenhagen, he was ”confident that we will come …

Turkey's president Erdogan 'determined' to block NATO membership of Sweden and Finland
2 years, 7 months ago

Turkey's president Erdogan 'determined' to block NATO membership of Sweden and Finland

Firstpost  

Erdogan is threatening to block the bid, singling out Sweden as ‘a complete terror focus, a complete terror haven,’ in a video broadcast he tweeted on Thursday Istanbul: Turkey is “determined” to block Sweden’s and Finland’s bids to join NATO, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Thursday, calling Stockholm, in particular, a “complete terror haven.” Abandoning their long-established non-alignment policy after …

NATO envoys fail to reach a consensus but talks on membership of Sweden, Finland to continue
2 years, 7 months ago

NATO envoys fail to reach a consensus but talks on membership of Sweden, Finland to continue

Firstpost  

Turkey is the only NATO member to have clearly voiced its opposition. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan insists that Finland and Sweden must show more respect for ‘Turkish sensitivities about terrorism’ Brussels: NATO envoys failed to reach a consensus on Wednesday about whether to start membership talks with Finland and Sweden, diplomats said, as Turkey renewed its objections to the two …

Ukraine war: Erdogan 'concerned' over Finland and Sweden submit NATO applications
2 years, 7 months ago

Ukraine war: Erdogan 'concerned' over Finland and Sweden submit NATO applications

Daily Mail  

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who has threatened to block Finland and Sweden from joining NATO, urged the alliance's members on Wednesday to 'respect' Ankara's concerns about the two countries, which Turkey accuses of harbouring terrorists. Axel Wernhoff and Klaus Korhonen, the Swedish and Finnish ambassadors to NATO, carry letters of application into their meeting with Jen Stoltenberg in Brussels …

Sweden, Finland push ahead with NATO bids as Turkey objects
2 years, 7 months ago

Sweden, Finland push ahead with NATO bids as Turkey objects

Associated Press  

STOCKHOLM — Sweden and Finland on Tuesday pushed ahead with their bids to join NATO even as Turkey insisted it won’t let the previously nonaligned Nordic countries into the alliance because of their alleged support for Kurdish militants. Erdogan also dismissed a Swedish plan to send a team of diplomats to Turkey to discuss the issue, saying “don’t wear yourselves …

Turkey confirms opposition to NATO membership for Sweden, Finland
2 years, 7 months ago

Turkey confirms opposition to NATO membership for Sweden, Finland

Al Jazeera  

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says delegations from the two countries bidding for NATO ‘shouldn’t bother’ coming to Ankara for discussions. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has confirmed Turkey’s opposition to NATO membership for Finland and Sweden, shooting down a proposal by the Nordic countries to send delegations to Ankara to address the matter. “We will not say ‘yes’ to those who …

Nato member Turkey hits out at Finland and Sweden membership bids
2 years, 7 months ago

Nato member Turkey hits out at Finland and Sweden membership bids

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Turkey’s president Recep Tayyip Erdogan …

Turkey's president opposes letting Finland, Sweden join NATO
2 years, 7 months ago

Turkey's president opposes letting Finland, Sweden join NATO

NPR  

Turkey's president opposes letting Finland, Sweden join NATO Enlarge this image toggle caption Turkish presidency via AP Turkish presidency via AP Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Friday that his country is "not favorable" toward Finland and Sweden joining NATO, indicating Turkey could use its membership in the Western military alliance to veto moves to admit the two countries. The …

Finland leaders announce they want to join Nato following Boris Johnson visit
2 years, 7 months ago

Finland leaders announce they want to join Nato following Boris Johnson visit

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In a joint statement on Thursday, president Sauli Niinisto and prime minister Sanna Marin …

Boris Johnson pledges UK support for Sweden and Finland if Putin attacks amid NATO uncertainty
2 years, 7 months ago

Boris Johnson pledges UK support for Sweden and Finland if Putin attacks amid NATO uncertainty

Daily Mail  

Britain has pledged to come to Sweden and Finland's aid should either of the Nordic countries come under Russian attack, following Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine. Pictured: Sweden's Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson shows the way to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson as he arrives for talks today Britain's Prime Minister said the parallel agreements would help defend each country should …

U.K. signs security pact with Sweden and Finland as possible NATO membership looms
2 years, 7 months ago

U.K. signs security pact with Sweden and Finland as possible NATO membership looms

The Hindu  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on May 11 said he had agreed new deals with Sweden and Finland to bolster European security, pledging to support both countries’ armed forces should they come under attack. Mr. Johnson is due to sign the new declarations, described by Britain as “a step-change in defence and security cooperation”, during visits to both Sweden and …

NATO, G7, EU hold crisis meetings as Russia-Ukraine war grinds on
2 years, 9 months ago

NATO, G7, EU hold crisis meetings as Russia-Ukraine war grinds on

Al Jazeera  

In back-to-back emergency sessions, Western leaders are expected to discuss Russia sanctions, Europe’s energy security and the Ukrainian refugee crisis. Speaking at the European Parliament ahead of Biden’s visit, Ursula von der Leyen said the EU was seeking a commitment for additional LNG supplies from the US “for the next two winters”. The Japanese prime minister, not a member of …

Dutch Defense Min. to meet with Boris Johnson, Baltic & Nordic leaders
2 years, 9 months ago

Dutch Defense Min. to meet with Boris Johnson, Baltic & Nordic leaders

NL Times  

Minister of Defense Kajsa Ollongren will represent the Netherlands this week at a meeting between Nordic and Baltic leaders organized by United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson. The summit will bring together members of the Joint Expeditionary Force, a Northern European security coalition, to discuss European security and military support to Ukraine. Johnson will also urge nations to come together …

Erdogan offers Ukraine-Russia peace summit to defuse crisis
2 years, 11 months ago

Erdogan offers Ukraine-Russia peace summit to defuse crisis

Al Jazeera  

Turkish president has reaffirmed at a meeting with Zelenskyy his offer to host a peace summit with Putin. The diplomatic offensive came as Russia accused the United States of ratcheting up “tensions” by sending 1,000 soldiers to Romania and 2,000 to Poland to bolster NATO’s eastern flank. Al Jazeera’s Sinem Koseoglu, reporting from Istanbul, said Erdogan has stepped up as …

Britain considering major NATO deployment amid Ukraine crisis
2 years, 11 months ago

Britain considering major NATO deployment amid Ukraine crisis

India Today  

Britain is considering making a major NATO deployment as part of a plan to strengthen Europe's borders in response to Russia massing troops on the border with Ukraine, the government said on Saturday. Johnson is considering the biggest possible offer to members of the NATO defense pact in the Nordics and Baltics, which would double troop numbers and send defensive …

G7 summit: Biden, Johnson to reaffirm bond but tensions simmer
3 years, 7 months ago

G7 summit: Biden, Johnson to reaffirm bond but tensions simmer

Al Jazeera  

On the eve of the G7 summit, the US leader is expected to warn his UK counterpart over Brexit-related frictions in Northern Ireland. The US leader is concerned that Johnson’s heated disagreements with the bloc over the Brexit deal’s so-called Northern Ireland protocol may undermine a 1998 US-brokered peace deal – the Good Friday Agreement – that ended 30 years …

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