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US-Russian talks offer uncertain path to de-escalation
Virtual talks between the US and Russian leaders opened the way to diplomacy without definitively ending fears of war
United StatesRussia-NATO ties frozen along deep dividing lines
Russia and NATO each suspects the other of aggressive military posturing; their respective responses increase that sense
RussiaGerman-Russian ties should survive Navalny attack
Berlin is unlikely to allow the Alexey Navalny poisoning to undermine economic cooperation with Russia
RussiaNATO accession will remain a long-term aim for Ukraine
The Kyiv government still aspires to NATO membership but is taking a lower-key approach than before
UkraineErdogan’s ambitions will strain EU ties further
Rising tensions with France over Libya are just one of several irritants in Turkey’s relations with world powers
TurkeyNATO’s Southern Hub will turn attention southwards
The Southern Hub is meant to enhance NATO’s 360-degree defence, but its main focus is the Middle East and North Africa
NATOSweden will step up defence spending and cooperation
Sweden's increasing defence budget and activity is underpinned by perceptions of a rising Russian threat
SwedenProspects for NATO in 2020-24
NATO’s next five years will see disharmony, growth, adaptation, modernisation and structural and technical strengthening
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