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.
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But a diplomatic resolution to the war still looks remote, amid searing questions about what would constitute a “victory” for Kyiv.
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.
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.
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Biden Endorses Finland and Sweden’s Bids to Join NATO
Mr. Biden’s pledge is far short of a treaty, or even an executive agreement committing the United States to come to the aid of both countries.
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Strongmen in Turkey and Hungary Stall Unity in NATO and the E.U.
Russia benefits as Turkey slows down Swedish and Finnish applications to NATO and Hungary continues to block an E.U. embargo on Russian oil.
Strongmen in Turkey and Hungary Stall Unity in NATO and the E.U.
Russia benefits as Turkey slows down Swedish and Finnish applications to NATO and Hungary continues to block an E.U. embargo on Russian oil.
Finland and Sweden Say They Will Apply to Join NATO
They also said they would travel to Washington to meet with President Biden about the war in Ukraine and their bid to join the Western military alliance.