Ukraine: Russia Threatens Finland, Sweden Over Plans To Join NATO
by Ukraine: Russia Threatens Finland, Sweden Over Plans To Join NATO
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Russia has warned Sweden and Finland against joining the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, NATO. The spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova said there would be severe military and political consequences if Finland and Sweden opt to join NATO.
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Both countries share borders with Russia in the
Arctic Circle.
Speaking at a press conference on Friday, Zakharova
warned that mooting the idea of NATO would be
detrimental to both countries.
“Finland and Sweden should not base their security
on damaging the security of other countries and their
accession to NATO can have detrimental
consequences and face some military and political
consequences.
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“We regard the Finnish government’s commitment to
a military non-alignment policy as an important
factor in ensuring security and stability in northern
Europe,” Zakharova said.
The decision of Ukraine to join NATO is believed to
be responsible for Russia’s attack.
Russian President, Vladimir Putin is against Ukraine
joining NATO.