Finland’s entry into the military alliance after Turkey formally signed off is a significant defeat for President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia.
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As Zelensky Visits Kherson, World Bank Says Ukraine Needs $411 Billion to Rebuild
The bank released a significantly higher figure as European Union leaders approved plans to provide Kyiv with one million artillery shells over the next 12 months.
Turkey’s Erdogan Finally Endorses Finland’s NATO Bid, but Not Sweden’s
With a difficult election coming in May, the Turkish president keeps insisting that Sweden is harboring alleged Kurdish terrorists and other dissidents.
Turkey Moves to Ratify Finland’s NATO Membership
Finland joining the alliance after decades of military nonalignment would be a major shift and represents a significant diplomatic and strategic defeat for Russia.
Finland on Cusp of Joining NATO, but Maybe Not With Sweden
The Nordic partners wanted to join together, but with Turkey holding up Sweden’s application, Helsinki will reluctantly enter alone to ensure its security.
Europe Struggles to Find Leopard 2 Tanks for Ukraine
The struggle to deliver on promises to provide Leopard 2 tanks for use against Russian forces has exposed just how unprepared European militaries are.
NATO Allies Discuss Arms Supply for Ukraine as Battles Loom
One of Ukraine’s biggest problems in fighting the Russian invasion is a basic one: It is firing artillery rounds much faster than its Western backers are producing them.
Turkey Raises Fresh Objections to Sweden and Finland’s NATO Bids
As he faces a tough fight for re-election, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey has been raising fresh objections to Sweden and Finland’s NATO membership bids.
The Debate Over Sending Tanks to Ukraine
Western nations are amping up offensive military power for Ukraine in almost every category except the one Kyiv says it needs the most. Here’s why.
Biden Administration Faces Resistance to Plan to Sell F-16s to Turkey
The State Department has contacted Congress about major arms deals for Turkey and Greece, but a prominent senator is strongly opposed to the Ankara sale.