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Kremlin threatens retaliation after Finland leaders say it must join Nato

Finland’s president and PM make call as support for joining trebles since Ukraine war

The Guardian - UK

Finland in favour of joining Nato 'without delay'

HELSINKI: Finland's president and prime minister said on Thursday they were in favour of joining the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (Nato) and a formal decision would be taken this weekend, after Russia's war in Ukraine sparked a swift u-turn in opinion.

Bangkok Post

Finland to join Nato as Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine backfires

Finland took a landmark decision on Thursday to apply to join Nato in a further sign of Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine backfiring spectacularly.

Evening Standard

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Finland says it must apply for Nato membership ‘without delay’

Sweden is also expected to decide to apply to join Nato in the coming days

The Independent UK

Finland’s leaders back joining NATO in policy shift triggered by Ukraine war

Finland must apply to join the NATO military alliance "without delay", Finnish President Sauli Niinisto and Prime Minister Sanna Marin said on Thursday, signalling a major policy shift triggered by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

France 24

Finland must apply for NATO membership without delay, Finnish President and PM say

Finland should submit an application to join the NATO military alliance, Finnish President Sauli Niinisto and Prime Minister Sanna Marin said in a joint statement on Thursday, a major policy shift triggered by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters

Finland's leaders say country "must apply for NATO membership without delay"

Once officially admitted into NATO, Finland will more than double the length of the alliance's borders with Russia.

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Finland's leaders in favor of applying for NATO membership

Finland’s president and prime minister say they’re in favor of applying for NATO membership

The Independent UK

Finnish president to make first public declaration about desire to join Nato

Finland shares a lengthy land border with Russia and is only about 250 miles from St Petersburg.

The Independent UK

Russia-Ukraine war: UN calls for end to school strikes after nearly 100 child deaths in April; EU to consider Ukraine’s membership – as it happened

UN verifies nearly 100 child killings but says figure likely higher; Ukraine’s EU application to be assessed in June, says France

The Guardian - UK

UK ‘will not hesitate’ to defend Nordic countries from Putin

BORIS Johnson said the UK “will not hesitate” to act after signing historic security agreements with Sweden and Finland to defend against any…

The National (Scotland)

EU to help break blockade on Ukraine’s Odesa to free up grain exports

The European Commission said Thursday it would help Ukraine break the Russian blockade on the port city of Odesa, where thousands of tonnes of grain destined for the global market remains trapped. UN and EU officials have warned that Russia’s continuing siege of the southern port risks causing a global…

France 24

Ukraine news — live: Finland joining Nato a ‘threat’ to Russia, Kremlin says

Finland’s president blames Putin for the country’s historic decision

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson vows UK will fight Russia if it invades Sweden or Finland

Prime Minister signs security pacts with Nordic nations

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Reuters

Factbox-A brief history of Finland's and Sweden's strained ties with Russia

Finland and Sweden, who are expected to decide this week to apply to join NATO, have long had strained ties with their giant neighbour Russia.

Reuters

Finland, worried by Russian invasion of Ukraine, moves to join NATO; Kremlin warns of response

Finland must apply to join the NATO military alliance "without delay", its president and prime minister said on Thursday, in a historic policy shift triggered by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters

Moscow warns Finland over NATO bid as Ukraine says Russian ship damaged

Moscow warned Finland on Thursday it would face consequences as it seeks to apply for NATO membership "without delay" and Ukraine said it had damaged a Russian navy logistics ship in the Black Sea, where there has been renewed fighting in recent days.

ABC News

Boris Johnson commits UK to defence pact with Sweden and Finland

British troops would come to the aid of Finland and Sweden in the event of a Russian attack under a new security deal signed by Boris Johnson.

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Reuters

Exclusive-Allies to approve Finland, Sweden NATO bid, offer security, diplomats say

NATO allies expect Finland and Sweden to apply to join the alliance in the coming days and will grant membership quickly, five diplomats and officials said, as Russia's invasion of Ukraine forces a radical rethink of European security.

The Independent UK

UK troops could be sent to Sweden and Finland in event of Russian attack as new security pact signed

Agreement could see UK troops sent to Nordic countries

Daily Mirror

Ukraine warns West's actions will be 'rapid and very harsh' if Putin uses nukes

Sergiy Kyslytsya spoke after Boris Johnson vowed military assistance to Sweden and Finland if the countries are attacked by Russia for trying to join NATO

Evening Standard

Boris Johnson says Nato poses ‘no threat to anyone’ as Finland and UK sign defence pact

The UK and Finland signed a landmark security agreement.

The Guardian - UK

UK goes further than any other Nato country in Sweden and Finland pledge

Analysis: Boris Johnson’s move seen as high-value commitment at a time of great tension

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson signs security deals with Sweden and Finland

The agreement could see UK troops sent to the Nordic countries

Evening Standard

Queen holds Privy Council but Boris Johnson reschedules weekly call

Boris Johnson is on a trip to Sweden and Finland to sign historic security assurance declarations in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

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