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Kyiv announces application for accelerated Nato membership as Russia’s president vows to defend annexed territory
Allies play down Russia’s risky escalation strategy, saying threats will not widen rifts among Nato states
Moscow paves way for annexation with referendums in occupied regions and tougher conscription laws
Defence minister says Berlin must use its ‘heft’ as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine changes strategic thinking
We should continue to stand up to Russian aggression against Ukraine and energy blackmail against us all
Contacts come after change of tone from Stockholm over Ankara’s demands
Aleksandar Vučić accuses opposite number Albin Kurti of ‘lying’ about Belgrade’s plans to attack its neighbour
Premier Albin Kurti urges allies to convince reluctant counterparts to recognise independence
Tensions between rivals spilled over into violent protests last month
First legal step since Ankara pushed for expulsions as price for backing Stockholm’s Nato bid
US becomes 23rd country to approve Nordic countries’ membership but Turkey remains a holdout
Innovation is found in the start-up community, but these companies have minimal interest in national security
Countries call for greater tracking of arms to stop sales to Europe’s black market
Demand for weapons such as artillery shells reveals low stockpiles and strategic complacency about threats
Defence contractor wants to be a ‘reliable partner’ to Europe
Every day, Putin is depleting his army against a non-Nato country, burning his assets like a narcissist-run start-up
Italian glacier collapse offers lethal reminder of climate change
The Turkish president is blackmailing Nato’s other members but has his weak spots
North Atlantic alliance to expand co-operation with Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand
Western governments put on a show of unity this week as they confront Russia. But leaders face growing pressure back home
President’s insistence on extradition of 73 prisoners at odds with text of accord with Sweden and Finland
Prime minister makes pledge as part of Nato response to threat from Russia
Ukraine invasion has forced a fundamental sharpening of focus from the security alliance
Backing for modernising fighter force comes as Ankara drops opposition to Finland and Sweden joining Nato
Biden says additional deployments send ‘unmistakable message’ that alliance is ‘strong and united’
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