The historic deal underscored how the war in Ukraine has backfired for Russia, which has tried to weaken the Atlantic alliance.
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At NATO Summit in Madrid, Debates Underneath the Unity
The alliance is supporting Ukraine’s defense against Russia with money and arms, but its summit in Madrid this week will involve some difficult talks, including about where to put troops.
Saudi Prince Visits Turkey For First Time Since Khashoggi Murder
The 2018 killing and dismemberment of the Saudi dissident and journalist Jamal Khashoggi by Saudi agents in Istanbul drove a deep wedge between the two countries.
Analysis: What Turkey Wants to Let Finland and Sweden Into NATO
Finnish and Swedish hopes of being accepted as applicants by next week’s NATO summit meeting have been dashed by a Turkish government that says it is in no hurry.
Saudi Leader Visits Turkey for First Time Since Khashoggi Murder
The 2018 killing and dismemberment of the Saudi dissident and journalist Jamal Khashoggi by Saudi agents in Istanbul drove a deep wedge between the two countries.
Sweden’s NATO Bid Gets Tangled Up in a Domestic Political Dispute
A move by right-wing lawmakers to remove Sweden’s justice minister has been dragged into a battle over the country’s efforts to join the military alliance.
‘We Have Not Forgotten Syria’: U.S. Envoy Vows to Protect Refugees
After 11 years of war, Syria has become a cautionary example of what can happen in a conflict with no end in sight, like the one that began 100 days ago in Ukraine.
Now It’s Türkiye, Not Turkey, at the United Nations
The Turkish government wants the rest of the world to use the country’s own name for itself, and lose the association with a certain bird.
For NATO, Turkey Is a Disruptive Ally
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s block on NATO membership for Sweden and Finland is likely to be managed, but Washington and the rest of the alliance are annoyed.
Biden Seeks Swift Effort to Bring Finland and Sweden Into NATO
Speedy approval seems likely among most members of the alliance in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but Turkey’s objections remain a sticking point.