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Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev warns NATO of nuclear war if Russia defeated in Ukraine

Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, an ally of Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin, warned the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) on Thursday that the defeat of Russia in Ukraine could trigger a nuclear war. “The defeat of a nuclear power in a conventional war may trigger a nuclear war,” Medvedev, who serves as deputy chairman of… Read More Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev warns NATO of nuclear war if Russia defeated in Ukraine

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Sweden resumes arms exports to Turkey

Sweden’s Inspectorate of Strategic Products (ISP) said on Friday reversed a ban against exporting military equipment to Turkey, following the Nordic country’s decision to join the NATO military alliance and agreement to overcome Turkish objections. The Sweden and Finland sought membership to NATO earlier this year following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but faced a hurdle… Read More Sweden resumes arms exports to Turkey

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NATO deploy reserve troops to Kosovo for training amid fears of unrest

NATO has brought in reserve troops assigned to its KFOR peacekeeping mission to Kosovo for training, one of the mission commanders said, as a deadline approaches in a spat between the Serbian minority and the government that may spark fresh unrest. KFOR’s regional commander east, Colonel Christopher Samulski, told reporters the reserves had been brought… Read More NATO deploy reserve troops to Kosovo for training amid fears of unrest

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NATO urges allies to supply winter gear for Ukrainian troops

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg urged allies on Friday to supply Kyiv with winter gear such as clothing, tents and generators to enable Ukrainian troops to keep on fighting Russia’s invasion in the cold season. Average winter temperatures are below freezing for much of the country and it is not unusual for temperatures to drop to… Read More NATO urges allies to supply winter gear for Ukrainian troops

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U.S. Senate approves Finland and Sweden’s accession to NATO

The U.S. Senate approved on Wednesday Finland and Sweden’s accession to NATO, the most significant expansion of the 30-member alliance since the 1990s as it responds to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The Senate voted 95 to 1 to support ratification of accession documents, easily surpassing the two-thirds majority of 67 votes required to support ratification… Read More U.S. Senate approves Finland and Sweden’s accession to NATO

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Finland and Sweden sign to join NATO with ratification requirement

NATO’s 30 allies signed an accession protocol for Finland and Sweden on Tuesday, allowing them to join the nuclear-armed alliance once parliaments ratify the decision, the most significant expansion of the alliance since the 1990s. The signing at NATO headquarters follows a deal with Turkey at last week’s NATO summit in Madrid, where Ankara lifted… Read More Finland and Sweden sign to join NATO with ratification requirement

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Italy strongly supports Sweden and Finland’s NATO membership bid

Rome strongly supports Finland’s and Sweden’s application to join NATO and is willing to speed up any internal procedures for the two countries to join the alliance as soon as possible, Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi said on Wednesday. “The application for NATO membership is a clear response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine and… Read More Italy strongly supports Sweden and Finland’s NATO membership bid

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