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Sweden summons Iranian ambassador after execution of Swedish-Iranian dual citizen
Middle East
May 7, 2023
Sweden summons Iranian ambassador after execution of Swedish-Iranian dual citizen
Sweden has summoned Iran’s acting ambassador to protest against the execution of Habib Chaab, a dual Swedish-Iranian national who had…
Russians facing heavy losses in Bakhmut, top US general says. Here’s the latest from Ukraine
World
March 30, 2023
Russians facing heavy losses in Bakhmut, top US general says. Here’s the latest from Ukraine
Russia’s Wagner mercenary group is “suffering an enormous amount of casualties in the Bakhmut area,” Chairman of the Joint Chiefs…
Analysis: Turkey is blocking NATO’s expansion. It could backfire and hand Putin a propaganda coup
World
March 6, 2023
Analysis: Turkey is blocking NATO’s expansion. It could backfire and hand Putin a propaganda coup
When Sweden and Finland declared their intention to join NATO last May, it was seen by many as a poke in the eye for…
Sweden pledges Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine
Egypt
February 24, 2023
Sweden pledges Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine
Sweden has pledged to send Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said Friday. The military package also includes further…
Finland and Sweden’s NATO applications could be assessed separately, says Turkish foreign minister
World
February 16, 2023
Finland and Sweden’s NATO applications could be assessed separately, says Turkish foreign minister
Finland and Sweden’s applications to join the NATO military alliance could be assessed separately, Turkish foreign minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu said…
NATO negotiations between Sweden, Finland and Turkey delayed – Finnish FM
Middle East
January 26, 2023
NATO negotiations between Sweden, Finland and Turkey delayed – Finnish FM
Finland’s Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto told CNN on Tuesday the country’s joint NATO membership bid with Sweden is delayed amid…
Protests in Stockholm, including Koran-burning, draw strong condemnation from Turkey
Middle East
January 22, 2023
Protests in Stockholm, including Koran-burning, draw strong condemnation from Turkey
Reuters — Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said on Saturday that a planned visit by his Swedish counterpart to Ankara…
Turkey cancels visit by Swedish defense minister after protest permit
Egypt
January 21, 2023
Turkey cancels visit by Swedish defense minister after protest permit
Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said on Saturday that a planned visit by his Swedish counterpart to Ankara has been…
Blinken says US will “soon be able to call” Sweden and Finland NATO allies
World
December 9, 2022
Blinken says US will “soon be able to call” Sweden and Finland NATO allies
The US will “soon be able to call” Sweden and Finland NATO allies, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Thursday…
NATO chief expresses confidence Finland and Sweden’s accessions will be ratified
World
November 25, 2022
NATO chief expresses confidence Finland and Sweden’s accessions will be ratified
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg told CNN that he’s “confident” that both Hungary and Turkey will ratify the accession of…