Issues of war, epidemics and climate and global food crises need to be addressed by delegates

Alliance members confident Turkish concerns blocking bids can be overcome

Europe Letter: Erdogan wants leverage and allies to take Ankara’s concerns seriously

Minister for Defence will push for €500 million increase in military spending

Snake Island has strategic significance but its symbolism may be more important

Chamber overwhelmingly approves plan to join alliance in wake of war in Ukraine

Putin personally guarantees prisoners to be treated according to international standards

It would be a mistake to think that Russia is a spent force, or that the risk of further escalation has passed

Diplomatic delegations should not bother coming to Ankara to discuss move – Erdogan

Dhein na vótóirí cinneadh thar a bheith simplí

Shock over Ukraine has seen decades-old Swedish scepticism about Nato melt away

Russia warns Finland, Sweden against joining, saying they would have to ‘restore military balance’

Erdogan has said it is not yet possible for Turkey to back Finnish and Swedish entry to alliance

Russian commander confessed to killing victim but had not yet discussed whether to plead guilty

Kremlin says West’s military aid could spill into ‘open and direct conflict’ with Nato

Putin changing western security policy in lasting ways but not how he intended

Finland to announce decision on joining by Sunday, adding momentum to Swedish debate

UK agrees to provide support to Finland and Sweden in case of Russian aggression

Dmytro Kuleba says ‘picture of victory’ has evolved to full liberation of territories

US president says Russian leader believed he could break up Nato and EU