June 8, 2022 Turkey’s Islamist leader using NATO to get free hand and punish US allies Erdogan won't support Sweden and Finland's desire to join NATO. NATO can't move forward with new admissions without the consent of all 30 members
June 3, 2022 Turkey NATO veto drives Swedish culture clash around Kurdish minister Amineh Kakabaveh served as a time as a member of the Peshmerga Kurdish group, which has complicated Sweden's NATO bid as Turkey seeks anti-Kurdish assurances.
May 31, 2022 Turkey's Erdogan: Sweden, Finland joining NATO poses 'risks' for 'organization's future' President Recap Tayyip Erdogan said Tuesday that Sweden and Finland joining NATO in response to Russia-Ukraine war poses security risks for the organization.
May 29, 2022 Turkey's Erdogan accuses Sweden and Finland of supporting terrorism, potentially thwarting NATO aspirations Sweden and Finland formally applied to join NATO earlier this month, but Turkey's opposition to their entry into the alliance could stop them from becoming members of the military alliance.
May 25, 2022 Sweden, Finland NATO bid: Officials travel to Turkey in push to overcome their objections Officials from Sweden and Finland, who submitted applications to join NATO, visited Turkey Wednesday in hopes of winning the country's support for their bids.
May 20, 2022 Russia to bulk up military on western borders amid NATO moves, Ukraine war Russia's defense ministry on Friday said it will bulk up its military by creating 12 new units along its western borders.
May 19, 2022 Biden throws full support of US behind Finland, Sweden NATO applications President Biden threw full U.S. support behind Finland and Sweden's NATO applications.
May 19, 2022 NATO won't seek military bases, nuclear weapons in Finland, PM says NATO does not plan on placing military bases or nuclear weapons on Finland, Prime Minister Sanna Marin announced.
May 19, 2022 Turkey to block Sweden, Finland NATO bids over 'home to terrorists' claims Turkey doubles down on blocking Sweden and Finland bid to join NATO amid security concerns from Russia.
May 18, 2022 Turkey risks 'historic' Sweden, Finland NATO bid by prioritizing political agenda Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday said Sweden and Finland should not expect its support for NATO membership until European nations kowtow to its demands.