Beluga whale once linked to Russia now in Swedish waters
White mammal believed to have come from a military facility nicknamed 'Hvaldimir'.
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Nato is urging Turkey and Hungary to accept the nomination for Finland and Sweden to join.
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Deadly wave of Russian attacks on Ukraine
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Finland is teaching students how to spot fake news
New York Times: Here’s what other countries can learn from its success.
Nato commits to future Ukraine membership, drums up aid
War-torn Ukraine will one day become a member of the world’s largest security alliance.
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Swedish parties make deal to govern with hard-right support
Sweden Democrats founded by people from right-wing extremist groups, including neo-Nazis.
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Finland boosts security at Russia border with amended law
The move came just two days after the country's Nato membership bid was approved.
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'New war crime': Macron says Russia 'cannot and should not win' after mall attack
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls Putin "terrorist", asks UN to expel Russia.
Turkey has 'legitimate concerns' with Finland and Sweden, Nato chief says
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Nato eyes 'historic' opportunity to expand alliance to Sweden, Finland
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Nato talks stall with Finland and Sweden
Nato envoys failed to reach a consensus with Finland and Sweden, diplomats say.
Finland, Sweden submit Nato membership application
The application submitted today must now be weighed by the 30 member countries.
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Sweden and Finland to make Nato applications on 'historic' day for Nordics
Financial Times: Russia has threatened "serious consequences" if either nation joins Nato.
'A mistake': Putin's ominous warning to Finland over joining Nato
Finland plans to join alliance despite nuclear attack threats by pro-Kremlin politician.
Nato member threatens to veto admission of Finland, Sweden
Nato makes all its decisions by consensus, requiring consent from all members.
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