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Ukraine Puts Russian Soldier Accused Of War Crime On Trial

The Kremlin warned it may take retaliatory “military-technical” steps after Finland’s leaders said they favor joining NATO.
By Oleksandr Stashevskyi, AP

Russian Threats Push Finland Toward Joining NATO Alliance

The nation's president and prime minister announced that Finland should apply right away for to join the military defense pact founded in part to counter the Soviet Union.
By Oleksandr Stashevskyi, AP

Finland Wants To Join NATO. Why Is It Considering Membership?

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has also prompted a rethink of staunch military neutrality by Sweden.
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Finland's Leaders In Favor Of Applying For NATO Membership

The announcement paves the way for the alliance to expand amid Russia's war in Ukraine.
By AP

You'll Never Guess The Richest Royals In Europe

The royals with the biggest crown jewels across the pond aren’t household names here in the US.
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Finland And Sweden Are Closer To Joining NATO Than Ever

And that's exactly what Russian President Vladimir Putin does not want to happen.
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Neutral Finland, Sweden Warm To Idea Of NATO Membership

Through the Cold War and the decades since, nothing could persuade Finns and Swedes that they would be better off joining NATO — until Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
By Jari Tanner, AP

Poland And Sweden Refuse To Play Russia In World Cup Playoffs

"No more words, time to act!” wrote Polish soccer federation president Cezary Kulesza on Twitter.
By AP

Sweden's Most Endangered Holiday Decorations Go Up In Flames Again

Arsonists have destroyed the two straw goats of Gavle dozens of times since their debut in 1966.
By AP

Sweden's First Female Prime Minister Quits Hours After Appointment

Sweden has been viewed as one of Europe’s most progressive countries when it comes to gender relations, but had yet to have a woman in the top political post.
By JAN M. OLSEN, AP