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'Neutral' countries in Europe recede as Finns, Swedes edge toward NATO

Security concerns over Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine changed the calculus for Finland and Sweden which have long espoused neutrality

Romania supports accession of Sweden, Finland to NATO: Foreign Minister

'Romania is a long-standing supporter of NATO's "open door policy" and stressed the importance of unity and solidarity within the alliance in the light of Russia's military operation in Ukraine'

Cyprus says Turkey would likely object country's accession to NATO

Even if the Cypriot government was willing to [apply for NATO membership], there are serious issues that would face procedural questions and, of course, an objection from the Turkey: Anastasiades

Putin warns Finland on NATO membership, says it would harm relations

Putin told Sauli Niinisto that Finland's abandonment of its traditional policy of military neutrality would be an error since there are no threats to Finland's security

Finland sees no direct military threats from Russia: Ambassador to NATO

Finland does not see any direct military threats posed against it by Russia at the moment, Finnish Ambassador to NATO Klaus Korhonen told CNN.

Canada will deploy officers to NATO headquarters in Latvia: PM Trudeau

Canada currently has approximately 700 Canadian Armed Forces personnel leading NATO's enhanced Forward Presence Battle Group in Latvia as part of Operation REASSURANCE

Russia threatens to retaliate as Finland seeks NATO membership

Finland wants security after Russian invasion of Ukraine. Sweden expected to follow suit in bid to join alliance

NATO membership would strengthen our security, say Finland's leaders

The announcement by President Sauli Niinisto and Prime Minister Sanna Marin means Finland is virtually certain to seek NATO membership

Italian PM Draghi meets Joe Biden; calls for ceasefire in Ukraine

Italian Premier Mario Draghi said leaders should work toward the possibility of bringing a ceasefire and starting, again, some credible negotiations

Russia-Ukraine war: Dozens more civilians rescued from Mariupol steel plant

Russian and Ukrainian officials said 50 people were evacuated from the Azovstal plant and handed over to representatives of the United Nations and the International Committee of the Red Cross

US first lady Jill Biden to meet Ukrainian refugees during border visit

Jill Biden will use her four days in Europe to highlight issues she promotes at home, such as support for U.S. service members, education and the welfare of children

Russian strikes try to disrupt delivery of Western weapons to Ukraine

The Russian military said it used sea- and air-launched missiles to destroy electric power facilities at five railway stations across Ukraine

Oil edges up 0.3% on EU's sanctions on Russia, proposed crude ban

The sanctions proposal, which was announced by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and needs unanimous backing by the 27 EU countries to take effect

Our dependency on Russian energy significantly reduced: German President

Germany's dependency on Russian oil is currently 15 percent, said President Frank Walter Steinmeier on Wednesday

PM Modi meets Macron, discusses situation in Ukraine, Afghanistan

The two leaders held discussions on the entire range of bilateral issues, including cooperation in defence, space, blue economy, civil nuclear and people-to-people ties

Ukraine gets 4.5 bn euros in international aid since start of conflict

Over the past week, Ukraine received $500 million in grant funds from the World Bank, said Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal

Ukraine may put neutral status on nationwide referendum, says Zelensky

"We are ready to consider this neutral status for Ukraine," Zelensky was quoted as saying by Xinhua news agency

Russia-Ukraine war: UN works to broker civilian evacuation from Mariupol

he mayor of Mariupol said the situation inside the steel plant that has become the southern port city's last stronghold is dire, and citizens are begging to get saved

Russia's focus remains Donbas region in Ukraine: British defence ministry

The British military said in a tweet: Due to strong Ukrainian resistance, Russian territorial gains have been limited and achieved at significant cost to Russian forces

Explosions rock Kyiv again as Russians rain fire on Ukraine amid UN visit

The attack happened barely an hour after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a news conference with U.N. Secretary-General Antnio Guterres