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Biden to meet leaders of Finland, Sweden on NATO expansion before Asia tour

Hours before his first trip to Asia as president, Biden will sit down with Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson and Finnish President Sauli Niinist

In meeting with US, Turkey gives mixed signals on NATO's expansion

The US struggled to get clarity from Turkey over severity of its opposition to Finland and Sweden joining NATO, as President Erdogan took an increasingly tough line against their membership bids

Ukraine invasion triggers NATO expansion as Finland, Sweden seek membership

If, as seems likely, NATO accepts their request, this will be the Atlantic Alliance's biggest and most far-reaching expansion in two decades

NATO talks with Finland, Sweden falter but will continue in coming days

NATO envoys failed to reach a consensus on Wednesday about whether to start membership talks with Finland and Sweden, diplomats said, as Turkey renewed its objections to the two Nordic countries

Finland, Sweden apply to join NATO amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Sweden and Finland were both neutral throughout the Cold War, and their decision to join NATO is one of the most significant changes in Europe's security architecture for decades

Finland, Sweden joining NATO makes 'no big difference': Russia's Lavrov

"Finland and Sweden, as well as other neutral countries, have been participating in NATO military exercises for many years," Lavrov said

Turkey Prez Erdogan objects as Sweden, Finland seek NATO membership

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday ratcheted up his objection to Sweden and Finland joining NATO, accusing the countries of failing to take a clear stance against Kurdish militants

Russia-Ukraine war: Moscow faces diplomatic and battlefield setbacks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked his forces who reportedly pushed all the way to the Russian border in the Kharkiv region in a symbolic gain

Sweden ends neutrality, joins Finland to seek NATO berth as Putin complains

Russian President says expansion of military infrastructure onto Nordic territory 'will of course give rise to our reaction in response'.

Finnish president confirms country will apply to join NATO alliance

Finland will be applying for NATO alliance in the near future, Finnish President confirmed recently. With increasing pressure from Russia, Finland is edging closer towards US and NATO's umbrella

'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'

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

Biden backs NATO's open-door policy in call with Sweden, Finland leaders

This comes as Finland and Sweden have started discussing the possibility of abandoning long-term neutrality and joining NATO amid the Russian military operation in Ukraine

Finland prepared in case Russia cuts off gas, emergency committee says

Finland is gearing up for a possible gas cut-off, according to Finnish Media. Defence Minister of Finland told reporters that they were prepared in advance for such a step by Russian agencies.

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.

Russian threats push Finland towards NATO alliance, Sweden likely to follow

Finland's president and prime minister announced that the Nordic country should apply right away for membership in NATO, the military defence pact founded in part to counter the Soviet Union

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

UK signs security deal with Sweden and Finland marking 'steadfast support'

The two nations are expected to join NATO, but both are worried they would be vulnerable while their applications are processed.