Ukraine and Russia: what you need to know

Updated May 18 2022 - 6:21pm, first published 6:16pm
Russia says 694 Ukrainian fighters holed up in Mariupol's Azovstal steelworks have surrendered.
Russia says 694 Ukrainian fighters holed up in Mariupol's Azovstal steelworks have surrendered.

Finland and Sweden have formally applied to join NATO, prompted by Russia's invasion of Ukraine and triggering one of the most significant changes in Europe's security architecture in decades.

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