Recep Tayyip Erdogan, re-elected as Turkey’s president, is expected to toughen up at home but seek better ties with Washington and ratify Swedish membership of the military alliance.
Tag: North Atlantic Treaty Organization
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Ukraine NATO Bid Mirrors West Germany’s During Cold War
West Germany joined NATO in 1955, choosing security over immediate territorial integrity. Some suggest the same path could be the best guarantee for Ukraine.
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China and Russia, Targets of a Contentious G7 Summit, Draw Closer
Beijing and Moscow are holding visits this week as alarm grows in China that Western countries backing Ukraine are turning their attention to Asia.
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In a Sharp Reversal, Biden Opens a Path for Ukraine to Get Fighter Jets
The president told allied leaders that he would allow Ukrainian pilots to be trained on American-made F-16s, and is prepared to approve other countries’ transferring the jets to Ukraine.
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Tensions Flare in Georgia as Direct Flights Resume With Russia
Moscow also eased visa requirements for Georgians. But its actions have stirred fears in Georgia, which was invaded by Russia in 2008.