International Institute (UEF)

Full name: Vu Tuan Khang (20904104)

Class: B04

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The first news

News’ title: (10-15 words)
Russia does not see Finnish and Swedish accession to NATO as a military threat

News’ summary: (15-30 words)

Although the two Nordic nations (Sweden and Finland) formally applied to join the 30-
member-strong NATO, the Russian reaction to the proposal as “quite moderate.” And it
is predicted that Europe will entirely separate itself from Russian energy.

Students' personal views on news:

With his non-intervention status, it seems Russian does not consider Finland's NATO
membership as a military or security concern. This is a good sign to avoid spreading war.
In spite of depended on Russian energy as a European strategic mistake, I believe that
Europe can completely separate itself from Russian energy. It may take some time to
complete it but it will have some impact on Russia.

Source 1: (Vietnamese source) - link - access date

Source 2: (English source) - link - access date

https://www.cnbc.com/2022/05/18/turkeys-opposition-on-nato-will-be-sorted-out-says-ex-pm-
of-finland-.html
The second news
News’ title: (10-15 words)
West confronts 'rest of the world' in relations with Russia.

News’ summary: (15-30 words)

The rest” may represent more than half of the world's population especially China and
India. The current split between the West and the rest of the world will shape any world
order that emerges after the war ends.

Students' personal views on news:

Some countries do not condemn Russia maybe because they also have some reasons. At
least they do not completely support Russia. There is a said that “Welcome to the 21st
Century Cold War!”. In my opinion, Non-Western countries will refuse to choose sides in
this 21st-century iteration of the Cold War, as many did during the previous Cold War.
So it may not make the situation worse.

Source 1: (Vietnamese source) - link - access date

https://nghiencuuquocte.org/2022/05/19/phuong-tay-doi-dau-phan-con-lai-cua-the-gioi-trong-
quan-he-voi-nga/

Source 2: (English source) - link - access date