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NATO opened its summit Tuesday with fresh momentum after Turkey withdrew its objections to Sweden joining the alliance, a step toward the unity that Western leaders have been eager to demonstrate in the face of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The decision by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is a significant move toward Sweden's membership and it will alleviate tension in Vilnius, Lithuania’s capital. The deal was reached after days of intensive meetings, and it's poised to expand the alliance's strength in Northern Europe. FRANCE 24's International Affairs Editor Douglas Herbert tells us more.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on a visit to Turkey has repeats Washington’s support for Sweden and Finland’s quick accession to NATO.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says for the first time that Ankara could accept Finland into NATO without its Nordic neighbour Sweden. Erdogan's comments come days after Ankara suspended NATO accession talks with the two countries over Sweden's refusal to extradite Kurds Turkey considers to be terrorists.
Austria is seeking closer cooperation with other neutral EU countries such as Cyprus, Ireland, and Malta.
During a press conference in Madrid, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg declares that NATO leaders are to invite Sweden, Finland to become members on Wednesday. SOUNDBITE
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