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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 26, 2022

Lawmakers wary that Turkey is 'playing double game' in NATO, arms negotiations

Congressional lawmakers are increasingly wary Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan is 'playing a double game' as he looks to negotiate over NATO security

May 26, 2022

Erdogan disrupts NATO unity amid Putin’s threat to European security

NATO ties have become strained as Turkey looks to block Sweden and Finland from joining NATO and takes on Greece's prime minister amid Russia's threat.

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 21, 2022

Turkey NATO block may be related to military equipment demands: reports

Turkish President Erdogan has spoken this week about his concerns over Finland and Sweden harboring "terrorist" Kurdish elements, which he says do not belong in NATO.

May 20, 2022

Turkey holds diplomatic talks amid Finland, Sweden NATO blockade

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan is engaging in "telephone diplomacy" with foreign counterparts amid its blockade on Sweden and Finland's entry into NATO.

May 20, 2022

Is Turkey Russia’s secret weapon inside NATO?

Could Erdogan's relationship with Putin could be another reason for the blocking of Sweden and Finland's entry into NATO?

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.

May 17, 2022

Finland's parliament overwhelmingly votes to join NATO

Russia has pushed back on Finland and Sweden's applications, claiming they will not help Europe's security while Turkey has said it will oppose either nation joining the alliance.