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U.S. Set to Deploy Soldier in Denmark
Defence Politics Regional / Strategy

U.S. Set to Deploy Soldier in Denmark

The United States, aiming to increase its military presence in the Baltic region, has signed a military cooperation agreement with Denmark.

Canada’s Embargo Decision Depends on the Foreign Ministry
Bilateral Relations

Canada’s Embargo Decision Depends on the Foreign Ministry

Following Turkiye’s positive approach to Sweden’s accession to NATO membership, Turkiye started to expect a positive impact on Turkish-Canadian relations.

Finland Forges Ahead of Sweden Toward NATO Membership
Defence Politics

Finland Forges Ahead of Sweden Toward NATO Membership

The Finnish parliament ratified legislation approving the Nordic country’s accession to NATO. Hungary objects to the two countries’ NATO application.

Scandinavian Obstacle for Turkish F-16s from the U.S.
Air Bilateral Relations

Scandinavian Obstacle for Turkish F-16s from the U.S.

US Senate erected a Scandinavian obstacle for the F-16 acquisition of Turkiye. A group of partisans sent a letter to President Biden.

Invisible Ties in the Congress Between F-16 sale and Sweden's, Finland's admission to NATO
Air Bilateral Relations Regional / Strategy

Invisible Ties in the Congress Between F-16 sale and Sweden's, Finland's admission to NATO

US Ambassador to Turkiye Jeffry Flake made statements about the sale of the F-16 and Sweden and Finland's membership step in NATO.

Two birds with one stone: F35 to Greece, F-16 to Turkiye; a $20 billion sale
Air Bilateral Relations

Two birds with one stone: F35 to Greece, F-16 to Turkiye; a $20 billion sale

The Biden administration has announced that it is preparing to ask Congress for permission to sell F-16 fighter jets to Turkiye.

Ukraine Names first Ada-class Corvette Hetman Ivan Mazepa
Navy / Maritime

Ukraine Names first Ada-class Corvette Hetman Ivan Mazepa

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy named the first Ada-class corvette, built for the Navy of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, as “Hetman Ivan Mazepa”.

President Erdoğan talked to NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg
Defence Politics

President Erdoğan talked to NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg

According to the statement made by the Presidency’s Director of Communications, the request of Sweden and Finland to join NATO was discussed during the meeting.