Boris Johnson and Swedish prime minister Magdalena Andersson have signed an historic security assurance declaration in the face of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
The British prime minister is set to sign a similar declaration with Finland later on Wednesday.
The declarations mean the UK will support both countries should they come under attack.
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Boris Johnson has met with Swedish prime minister Magdalena Andersson and Finnish president Sauli Niinistö on day two of the NATO Summit in Madrid. Sweden and Finland have been formally invited by NATO to join the military alliance after Turkey lifted its objections to the Nordic nations’ bids. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
US Senate Approves
NATO Membership , for Finland and Sweden.
US Senate Approves
NATO Membership , for Finland and Sweden.
The Senate overwhelmingly approved the expansion of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) by a vote of 95 to one. .
The vote is considered a strong message to Russian President Vladimir Putin and his order to invade Ukraine.
President Joe Biden hailed the vote as "historic.".
This historic vote sends an important signal of the sustained, bipartisan U.S. commitment
to NATO, President Joe Biden, via NPR News.
This historic vote sends an important signal of the sustained, bipartisan U.S. commitment
to NATO, President Joe Biden, via NPR News.
... and to ensuring our Alliance is prepared to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow, President Joe Biden, via NPR News.
I look forward to signing the accession protocols and welcoming Sweden and Finland, , President Joe Biden, via NPR News.
... two strong democracies with highly capable militaries, into the greatest defensive alliance
in history, President Joe Biden, via NPR News.
Senators from both sides of the aisle touted the vote as good for both democracies and for the U.S.
It sends a warning shot to tyrants around the world who believe free democracies are just up
for grabs, Sen Amy Klobuchar, (D-MN), via NPR News.
Russia's unprovoked invasion has changed the way we think about world security, Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), via NPR News.
Their accession will make NATO stronger and America more secure. If any senator is looking for a defensible excuse to vote no, I wish them good luck, Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Senate Minority Leader, via NPR News.
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO), an ally of former President Donald Trump, cast the lone "no" vote.
In explaining his vote,
Hawley described his
views on the matter as a
"classic nationalist approach.".
We can do more in Europe ... devote more resources, more firepower ... or do what we need to do to deter Asia and China. We cannot do both, Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO), Senate Minority Leader, via NPR News
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England forward Alessia Russo talks about her spectacular backheel goal against Sweden in the semi-final of Euro 2022. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
England’s Euro 2022 squad are gearing up for their semi-final clash with Sweden tonight. Tonight’s winner will go head-to-head with either Germany or France on 31 July. Report by Burnsla. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
England's women train in southwest London ahead of their Euro 2022 semi-final against Sweden at Bramall Lane in Sheffield. Report by Buseld. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Boris Johnson says whoever replaces him as Prime Minister will "continue to have the fiscal fire power and headroom" to help the most vulnerable households during the cost-of-living crisis. The outgoing Conservative Party leader spoke at an awards ceremony in the Downing Street garden, in one of his first appearances since his resignation.
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Conservative leadership candidate Liz Truss has said she is "determined to reform the economy and keep taxes low", as she vowed to reverse the National Insurance hike introduced under Boris Johnson.
"The most important thing is getting the economy going so we avoid a recession and the business-as-usual policies aren't working. We need to do more," she said. Report by Buseld. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Labour frontbencher Jonathan Ashworth has leapt to Sir Keir Starmer's defence, after the party leader was found to have breached the MP's code of conduct by failing to register eight separate interests on time.
The shadow work and pensions secretary said: "The commissioner herself has said these were minor or inadvertent … it was not lying about something or trying to cover something up - that's what Boris Johnson did." Report by Buseld. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Actor Steven Seagal, a vocal supporter of Vladimir Putin, showed up at a Russian-controlled prison camp ... the site of an explosion on July 29 that slaughtered.. TMZ.com
Genoa C.F.C head coach and former striker, Andriy Shevchenko sits down with Euronews International Correspondent, Anelise Borges to discuss the ongoing war in his native Ukraine.
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Oscar-winning actress Jessica Chastain is the latest in a long line of celebrities who have visited Ukraine and met President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. But can these meetings be dismissed as glorified photo-ops or are they part of a wider strategy?
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From Ukrainian troops advancing around Kharkiv to the Pentagon's latest Russian casualties estimate, here is what you need to know about the Ukraine war this Tuesday.
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There's growing political and public support for banning visas for Russians, who can cross their longest EU border into Finland by bus or car in an apparent sanctions loophole.
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A 94-year-old woman Bhagwani Devi Dagar bagged a Gold and two Bronze medals for India at the World Masters Athletics Championships 2022 held in Finland yesterday.
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Mary Earps says she still asks herself "has this really happened" over a week after England's Euro 2022 win. The cup-winning goalkeeper says she trained in the position ever since her school days, where she "wore trousers and certain types of shoes" to play football at breaktime.
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The leader of Merton Council Ross Garrod says more than 200 residents have been told to leave their homes as a precautionary measure due to a gas leak, as investigations continue into the cause of an explosion and a subsequent house collapse in south London. The incident, which occurred at around 7am on Monday morning in Thornton Heath, led to the death of one girl, believed to be aged four. Mr Garrod adds the council has "faced real challenges" with insurance companies refusing basic accommodation for homeowners.
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Residents have described the strong stench of gas in their homes and hearing a loud explosion just moments before a house collapsed in Thornton Heath, south London on Monday morning. A girl, believed to be four-years-old, died and three others were injured in the incident, which destroyed one home and damaged several others.
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Ben Wallace says Liz Truss' plan to cut taxes, which Dominic Raab has dubbed "political suicide", is the "quickest way" to get money into people's pockets and is "the right way" to tackle the cost-of-living crisis. The defence secretary claims neither Rishi Sunak nor the Labour party are "offering a solution" to the "significant rises" in gas and energy bills, which is expected to hit vulnerable households hardest this winter.
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Boris Johnson has travelled to Helsinki to sign a security assurance declaration with President of Finland Sauli Niinistö, in the face of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The British prime minister..
Boris Johnson says the UK will back Sweden and Finland if they decide that they want to join NATO. The prime minister is visiting both countries on Wednesday to sign security assurance agreements..
Boris Johnson and Swedish prime minister Magdalena Andersson have signed an historic security assurance declaration in the face of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Ms Andersson says the declaration..
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