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Finnish Parliament approves legislation allowing accession to Nato
The Finnish parliament has approved legislation allowing the country to join the NATO. As many as 184 members of parliament voted in favour, with seven against and one abstention.
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Will 'take into account' nuclear capability of US, NATO countries: Putin
Putin had said that France and Britain had joined the United States in targeting Russia with nuclear weapons
 "Will 'take into account' nuclear capability of US, NATO countries: Putin")
Russia cannot ignore NATO's nuclear capability: Putin on exiting New START
Putin said in an interview that Russia has no choice but to take into account NATO's nuclear capabilities, in remarks justifying Russia's recent suspension of its participation in the New START treaty
Need to relook at UNSC, support greater role for India: Liz Truss
Truss also there was a need to fast-track Ukraine's NATO membership
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NATO chief sees 'some signs' China could back Russia's war against Ukraine
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said any Chinese involvement in the Kremlin's war effort would be a serious problem
Biden in Poland: US, allies 'will never waver' in supporting Ukraine
Democracies of the world will stand guard over freedom today, tomorrow and forever," Biden declared. The US and allies will have Ukraine's back
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EU, NATO, Ukraine to ramp up arms production, procurement: Officials
NATO will help Ukraine develop a procurement system that is effective, transparent and accountable, the NATO Secretary General added
 "EU, NATO, Ukraine to ramp up arms production, procurement: Officials")
Turkey rejects links between Sweden, Finland NATO accession and F-16 deal
Members of the US Congress have tied approval of the F-16 deal to Ankara retracting its opposition to the NATO enlargement
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Finland's defence minister says his country could join NATO ahead of Sweden
Finland's defence minister said Saturday that his country will join NATO without waiting for Sweden if its Nordic neighbour's accession is held up by the Turkish government
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NATO chief Stoltenberg eyes bigger defence budgets, hard spending target
According to NATO's most recent estimates, 10 countries are close to or above the 2 per cent guideline. Thirteen spend around 1.5 per cent or less
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Ukraine seeks warplanes at NATO talks, allies fret over ammunition needs
Ukraine maintained its appeal for Western countries to provide it with fighter jets Tuesday, but the United States and its NATO allies and partners voiced more concern about Kyiv's needs
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NATO must not be part of Russia-Ukraine conflict, says German Chancellor
Despite providing military assistance to Ukraine, the NATO must not become a party to the country's conflict with Russia, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said
Russia-Ukraine war: US to send Kyiv longer-range bombs in latest turnaround
The U.S. will provide ground-launched small diameter bombs as part of a $2.17 billion aid package it is expected to announce Friday, several U.S. officials said
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Russia planning offensive on Feb 24, says Ukraine's defence minister
The Defence Minister further said that Ukraine's commanders would seek to 'stabilise the front and prepare for a counter-offensive'
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Sweden can't join NATO if Quran-burning is allowed: Turkey Prez Erdogan
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reaffirmed that Turkey won't allow Sweden to join the NATO military alliance as long as the Scandinavian country permits protests desecrating Islam's holy book
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Nato chief calls for stronger ties with Japan to defend democracy
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said our security is closely interconnected and called for stronger ties with Japan
N Korea slams Nato chief's Seoul visit as 'prelude' to war in Asia-Pacific
North Korea on Monday denounced a visit to Seoul by Jens Stoltenberg, the NATO Secretary General, as a "prelude" to war, saying the move could bring a "new Cold War" to the Asia-Pacific region
 "N Korea slams Nato chief's Seoul visit as 'prelude' to war in Asia-Pacific")
May respond differently to Finland's Nato bid: Turkish President Erdogan
'We may respond differently to Finland if necessary. Sweden would be shocked when we respond differently to Finland. But Finland should not make the same mistake'
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Former NATO general Petr Pavel becomes new President of Czech Republic
A former military general, Pavel got more than 58% of the vote, according to the Czech Statistics Office
 "Former NATO general Petr Pavel becomes new President of Czech Republic")
