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Western allies view Stockholm as a vital bulwark against Russian aggression in Europe
The former president’s possible return alarms mainstream politicians but appeals to some on the hard right
Hungarian prime minister’s actions harm unity of western alliance, says ambassador David Pressman
Firebrand leader speaks to head of military alliance after Turkey opts to support Scandinavian nation’s accession
Hong Kong’s struggling markets could spell trouble for the Asian finance hub
Kyiv’s troops forced to ration artillery rounds as Russia launches latest barrage
Decision marks significant step in Stockholm’s attempt to join western military alliance
Krišjānis Kariņš says Moscow will seek new targets after conflict with Kyiv ends
Assent of foreign affairs committee leaves agreement of full parliament as final step to ratifying Stockholm’s application
Nordic countries seek closer relations with US military after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine
Vladimir Putin’s aim of disrupting the US-led international order is closely tied to his war of expansion in Ukraine
Turkish President’s comments highlight fraught tit-for-tat delaying Stockholm’s accession to western alliance
Jens Stoltenberg urges allies not to ‘underestimate’ Moscow and its war economy
Also in this newsletter: Greece’s ‘universal’ outrage over the Parthenon marbles
Helsinki says tactic by Moscow is deliberate and poses ‘serious threat to national security’
Foreign affairs committee requests fresh review before agreeing to Stockholm’s bid
Nato member aims to send ‘strong message’ to Kremlin about its eagerness to protect national security
Berlin pledges to plug budgetary holes that will speed up procurement and help meet Nato targets
Democracies should tease out the contradictions between Russia, China, Iran and North Korea
President unblocks Scandinavian country’s path to membership of military alliance
Finland looking at potential role of Hong Kong-registered container vessel
Populist leader who ran on an anti-Ukraine platform forms coalition with two smaller parties
Ukrainian president takes part in Nato defence ministers’ meeting in Brussels
Edi Rama calls on western leaders to solve ‘never-ending madness’ among Balkan countries
Ankara seeks further action against extremists as parliament reconvenes to consider accession request
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