Posted on May 12, 2022
Russia threatens ‘retaliation’ over Finland Nato bid - follow live
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In a joint statement, president Sauli Niinisto and prime minister Sanna Marin said: “As a member of Nato, Finland would strengthen the entire defence alliance.”
“Finland must apply for Nato membership without delay. We hope that the national steps still needed to make this decision will be taken rapidly within the next few days,” they added.
In a press conference this morning, Mr Niinisto blamed Russian president Vladimir Putin for Finland’s decision, saying: “You caused this. Look in the mirror.”
Meanwhile, Finnish MP Elina Valtonen said her country is ready to defend itself if Russia responds aggressively to Finland’s bid to join Nato.
Sweden is also expected to become a member of the alliance, with the country’s foreign minister saying: “Finland is Sweden’s closest security & defence partner, and we need to take Finland’s assessments into account.”
“Finland must apply for Nato membership without delay. We hope that the national steps still needed to make this decision will be taken rapidly within the next few days,” they added.
In a press conference this morning, Mr Niinisto blamed Russian president Vladimir Putin for Finland’s decision, saying: “You caused this. Look in the mirror.”
Meanwhile, Finnish MP Elina Valtonen said her country is ready to defend itself if Russia responds aggressively to Finland’s bid to join Nato.
Sweden is also expected to become a member of the alliance, with the country’s foreign minister saying: “Finland is Sweden’s closest security & defence partner, and we need to take Finland’s assessments into account.”
Russia threatens ‘retaliation’ over Finland Nato bid - follow live
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..."“Finland must apply for NATO membership without delay. We hope that the national steps still needed to make this decision will be taken quickly in the coming days,” she added.
In a news conference this morning, Niinisto blamed Russian President Vladimir Putin for Finland’s decision: “You caused this. Look in the mirror.”
Meanwhile, Finnish MP Elina Valtonen said her country is ready to defend itself if Russia responds aggressively to Finland’s request to join NATO.
Sweden is also expected to join the alliance, with the country’s foreign minister saying: “Finland is Sweden’s closest security and defense partner, and we must take Finland’s assessments into account.”"
..."“Finland must apply for NATO membership without delay. We hope that the national steps still needed to make this decision will be taken quickly in the coming days,” she added.
In a news conference this morning, Niinisto blamed Russian President Vladimir Putin for Finland’s decision: “You caused this. Look in the mirror.”
Meanwhile, Finnish MP Elina Valtonen said her country is ready to defend itself if Russia responds aggressively to Finland’s request to join NATO.
Sweden is also expected to join the alliance, with the country’s foreign minister saying: “Finland is Sweden’s closest security and defense partner, and we must take Finland’s assessments into account.”"
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