Finland and Sweden, Accelerate Talks, To Join NATO.
On April 13, Finland and Sweden strongly indicated that they intend to join NATO in the near future.
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On April 13, Finland and Sweden strongly indicated that they intend to join NATO in the near future.
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Business Insider reports that the news comes despite Russia's warning of "serious military and political" retaliation should the two neutral nations join the alliance.
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Business Insider reports that the news comes despite Russia's warning of "serious military and political" retaliation should the two neutral nations join the alliance.
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While speaking at a joint press conference, Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin said, , "Everything changed when Russia invaded Ukraine.".
While speaking at a joint press conference, Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin said, , "Everything changed when Russia invaded Ukraine.".
I won't give any kind of timetable when we will make our decisions, but I think it will happen quite fast.
Within weeks, not within months, Sanna Marin, Finnish Prime Minister, via Business Insider.
Business Insider reports that Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson also addressed the likelihood of Sweden joining NATO.
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Business Insider reports that Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson also addressed the likelihood of Sweden joining NATO.
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This is a very important time in history.
There is a before and after the 24th of February.
The security landscape has completely changed, Magdalena Andersson, Swedish Prime Minister, via Business Insider.
This is a very important time in history.
There is a before and after the 24th of February.
The security landscape has completely changed, Magdalena Andersson, Swedish Prime Minister, via Business Insider.
Given this situation we have to really think through what is best for Sweden and our security and our peace in this new situation, Magdalena Andersson, Swedish Prime Minister, via Business Insider.
On April 13, Finland's government released a security assessment that concluded an alliance with NATO would boost regional security.
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On April 13, Finland's government released a security assessment that concluded an alliance with NATO would boost regional security.
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Similarly, the Swedish government is set to release a security analysis report by the end of May.
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We have to analyze the situation to see what is best for Sweden's security for the Swedish people in this new situation.
And you shouldn't rush into that, you should make it very seriously, Magdalena Andersson, Swedish Prime Minister, via Business Insider
