Who Are the Syrian Kurds the U.S. Has Abandoned?
U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to give a green light to a Turkish military offensive against Kurdish fighters in northern Syria effectively abandons one of America’s closest allies in the fight against Islamic State to an uncertain future.
washingtonpost.comHow Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Pushed Finland and Sweden Toward NATO
Despite their orientation toward the US and western Europe, Finland and Sweden since the Cold War have bet that their national security was best protected by staying out of NATO. They had aimed to avoid disturbing the military balance in the Baltic Sea region and provoking Russia. However, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and its demands to stop NATO expansion have now pushed both countries to seek entry into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
washingtonpost.comRussian war effort runs into diplomatic, military hurdles
With its military bogged down in a grinding conflict in eastern Ukraine, Russia also lost diplomatic ground over the weekend as two more European nations moved closer to joining NATO. Finland announced Sunday that it was seeking to join the alliance, saying Russia's invasion of Ukraine nearly three months ago had changed Europe’s security landscape.
news.yahoo.comFinland announces 'historic' NATO bid
The Finnish government officially announces its intention to join NATO. Less than three months after Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, the move is a stunning reversal of Finland's policy on military non-alignment dating back more than 75 years
news.yahoo.comEXPLAINER: Why Finland, Sweden joining NATO will be big deal
It’s likely to be the quickest NATO enlargement ever and one that would redraw Europe’s security map. Finnish leaders announced Thursday their belief that Finland should join the world’s biggest military organization because of Russia's war in Ukraine. Sweden could soon follow suit.
news.yahoo.comHow Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Pushed Finland and Sweden Toward NATO
Despite their orientation toward the U.S. and western Europe, Finland and Sweden since the Cold War have bet that their national security was best protected by staying out of NATO. They aimed to avoid disturbing the military balance in the Baltic Sea region and provoking Russia. Now, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has sparked a rethinking in both countries. For the first time, an entry into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization looks more likely than staying put at least for Finland. Sweden’s sta
washingtonpost.comSchool bus with 23 children on board flips over after driver crashes into it
A school bus with 23 children on board flips over after a driver crashes into it. The driver was allegedly racing another car at more than 100 miles per hour before the impact, and he is facing felony charges. A witness said the car did not stop.
news.yahoo.comSee Viola Davis as Michelle Obama in ‘The First Lady’ premiere
The new Showtime series “The First Lady” premiered Sunday night, giving viewers their first full look at Viola Davis playing Michelle Obama. Guest co-host Justin Sylvester jokingly asks Jenna Bush Hager if she’s prepared for a potential spin-off series called “The First Daughters.”
news.yahoo.comBlake Shelton scares Carson Daly’s daughter on Easter
In the spirit of Easter and all things pastel, Savannah Guthrie, Dylan Dreyer, Tom Llamas, and Craig Melvin share how their families celebrated Easter over the weekend. Carson Daly then shares a photo of Blake Shelton wearing a pink bunny suit holding a very scared Goldie.
news.yahoo.com‘Putin strategically lost the war already,’ retired US general says
Retired 4-star general and NBC News military analyst Barry McCaffrey joins Saturday TODAY to discuss where the war in Ukraine stands and if the Ukrainian military are getting the upper hand after sinking Russian flagship the Moskva. McCaffrey says “there’s zero chance of Russia effectively threatening the rest of NATO.”
news.yahoo.comHow Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Pushed Finland and Sweden Toward NATO
Despite their orientation toward the U.S. and western Europe, Finland and Sweden since the Cold War have bet that their national security was best protected by staying out of NATO. They aimed to avoid disturbing the military balance in the Baltic Sea region and provoking Russia. Now, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has sparked a rethinking in both countries. For the first time, about half the populations in both states supports joining the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Finland’s government un
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