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On the brink of joining Nato, Sweden seeks to boost defence spending by 28%
Jonson said Sweden must adapt its preparedness and its military exercises to prepare for Nato membership but must also continue its support for Ukraine
 "On the brink of joining Nato, Sweden seeks to boost defence spending by 28%")
Proximity of Russia aattacks on Ukraine's Danube stirs fear in Romania
Moscow aims to disrupt Ukraine's ability to export grain to world markets with a sustained campaign of attacks targeting Ukrainian Danube ports
 "Proximity of Russia aattacks on Ukraine's Danube stirs fear in Romania")
7 killed in Russian missile attack in Ukraine as Zelenskyy visits Sweden
The Swedish government said Zelenskyy will meet officials at Harpsund, the prime minister's official summertime residence, about 120 kilometers (75 miles) west of Stockholm
 "7 killed in Russian missile attack in Ukraine as Zelenskyy visits Sweden")
Zelenskyy visits NATO candidate Sweden for first time since war with Russia
Sweden abandoned its longstanding policy of military nonalignment to support Ukraine with weapons and other aid in the war against Russia
 "Zelenskyy visits NATO candidate Sweden for first time since war with Russia")
Tensions high on Nato's border with Belarus as Wagner troops move closer
. "Underestimating the activities of Wagner group would be a mistake," Siewiera told Wprost newspaper.
 "Tensions high on Nato's border with Belarus as Wagner troops move closer")
Eyeing country's accession to Nato next year: Ukraine Defence Minister
Talking about the next year's NATO Summit in Washington, Reznikov said, "Who knows, maybe it will be a very important day for Ukraine," adding "It is just my forecast.''
 "Eyeing country's accession to Nato next year: Ukraine Defence Minister")
Biden closes out his Europe trip by showcasing new NATO member Finland
Finland joined as NATO's newest member earlier this year, an entry that effectively doubled the alliance's border with Russia
 "Biden closes out his Europe trip by showcasing new NATO member Finland")
Biden is closing out his Europe trip by showcasing new Nato member Finland
Biden and other administration officials also held what aides said were pivotal conversations with Ankara shortly before Turkey reversed course and dropped its objections to Sweden joining Nato
 "Biden is closing out his Europe trip by showcasing new Nato member Finland")
Ukraine wins G7 security pledges but Nato membership remains elusive
A joint declaration issued by the G7 lays the groundwork for each nation to negotiate agreements to help Ukraine bolster its military over the long term
 "Ukraine wins G7 security pledges but Nato membership remains elusive")
Our unity will not falter, I promise you: Biden at Nato on Ukraine defence
He made the promise at the NATO summit in the capital of Lithuania, a country that he said knows the transformational power of freedom" after spending decades under Moscow's thumb
NATO summit results in mixed news for Ukraine, hope for Sweden's entry
US President Joe Biden and his NATO counterparts wrapped up a two-day summit Wednesday with pledges of long-term support for Ukraine but no offer of the country's protection
 "NATO summit results in mixed news for Ukraine, hope for Sweden's entry")
Nato prepared to back Ukraine in fight but not to extend membership
A draft agreement states that Ukraine can join Nato when allies agree and conditions are met
Turkey's support for Sweden's Nato entry is tied to goals on security
Nato Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg heralded the agreement Monday after talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson
Nato summit boosted by deal to advance Sweden's bid to join alliance
The decision by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is a significant move toward Sweden's membership and it will alleviate tension in Vilnius, Lithuania's capital
 "Nato summit boosted by deal to advance Sweden's bid to join alliance")
US President Biden to meet Ukrainian counterpart at Nato summit: Report
The meeting between Biden and Zelenskyy will mark a sign of unity as the Ukrainian President's presence at the summit had been in question
 "US President Biden to meet Ukrainian counterpart at Nato summit: Report")
US President Biden welcomes Turkey's agreement to back Sweden's NATO bid
Biden expressed readiness to work with Erdogan and Turkey on enhancing defence and deterrence. He stated that he looked forward to welcoming Sweden as US' 32nd NATO ally
Turkey agrees to send Sweden's Nato accession protocol to Parl: Stoltenberg
Stoltenberg made the announcement after talks with Erdogan and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson on the eve of a Nato summit in Lithuania
 "Turkey agrees to send Sweden's Nato accession protocol to Parl: Stoltenberg")
Why Europe can't give weapons to Ukraine quickly even after 1.5 yrs of war
The calculation matters beyond the corporate offices of Europe's defence industry, which collectively generates about €120 billion a year in revenues
 "Why Europe can't give weapons to Ukraine quickly even after 1.5 yrs of war")
Biden kicks-off three-nation visit ahead of Nato summit in Lithuania
The US president will hold a meeting with King Charles of the UK on Monday for the first time since his coronation, according to the White House, to discuss environmental issues
S Korea pushes for action against North's nuclear ambitions at Nato summit
Yoon Suk Yeol will attend the annual NATO summit being held this year in Vilnius, Lithuania, on Tuesday and Wednesday as part of a two-nation trip that includes a stop in Poland
 "S Korea pushes for action against North's nuclear ambitions at Nato summit")
