Nato

Finnish voters set to elect new PM

According to the latest survey published by public broadcaster Yle, Finnish Prime Minister's centre-right rival Petteri Orpo's National Coalition has a thin lead at 19.8 percent.

What's next for Finland's NATO membership?

The addition of Finland, which shares a 1,340 kilometre (832 miles) border with Russia, will more than double the size of NATO’s border with the world's largest country in terms of land area.

Türkiye's indigenously-built unmanned vessel test-fires Kuzgun missile

The Marlin has been developed by Turkish defence giant Aselsan and the Sefine Shipyard in the northwestern Yalova province under the coordination of the Defense Industries Presidency.

Türkiye's parliament set to vote on Finland's NATO bid

Türkiye's ratification will leave Finland, which shares a long border with Russia, with only a few technical steps before it becomes the 31st member of the world's most powerful military bloc.

Belarus blames NATO 'pressure' for decision to host Russian nuclear weapons

Minsk cites "legitimate risks" in the sphere of national security for its decision to boost defence capabilities insiting that Moscow's nuclear plans would not contravene international non-proliferation agreements.

Russia fires anti-ship supersonic missiles at mock target in Sea of Japan

Russia's Defense Ministry says two boats launched a simulated missile attack on a mock enemy warship about 100 kilometers away, which was successfully hit by two Moskit cruise missiles.

Hungarian parliament gives nod to Finland NATO accession

A large majority of lawmakers -182 votes for versus six against - approved the accession of the Nordic country into the military alliance.

Putin says Russia will station tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus

Kiev and its Western allies fear tactical nuclear weapons could be used in the conflict after Russian leader warned Moscow was prepared to use all its vast arsenal to defend its interest.

Türkiye expects Sweden to prevent terrorist fundraising, propaganda

Finland and Sweden formally applied to join NATO last May but Türkiye, a longstanding NATO member, asked the two Nordic states to take concrete action against terror groups like the PKK and FETO.

NATO jets intercept Russian aircraft near Estonian airspace

NATO Air Policing mission is carried out to ensure any aircraft of interest are intercepted to maintain flight safety for all airspace users, says RAF commander.

Türkiye's Erdogan signals approval for Finland's NATO bid

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced that he will ask Türkiye's parliament to vote on Finland's NATO application following his meeting with his Finnish counterpart in Ankara on Friday.

Türkiye to 'do its part' on Finland's NATO membership bid: Erdogan

Ankara will fulfil its promise and "run the process" for Finland's NATO membership bid, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says.