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Sweden Officially Enters NATO Alliance, a Strategic Blow to Moscow

Sweden formally joined NATO on Thursday, becoming its 32nd member, two years after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine forced both Sweden and Finland to dump their traditional military nonalignment

Opposition Blasts Macron for Risking Escalation in Ukraine

Attacked at home and abroad for his statement last month that sending troops to Ukraine “should not be ruled out,” President Emmanuel Macron faced a torrent of outrage from the left and right on Thursday when he met with leaders of major political parties.

Senegal’s Leader Breaks Up Cabinet and Sets Date for Presidential Election

President Macky Sall of Senegal dissolved his cabinet, replaced the prime minister and rescheduled the country’s presidential election to March 24, according to a government statement.

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