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‘There will be no way back’: will war change Finland’s pragmatic approach to Russia?

Finland’s parliament has begun discussing report outlining implications and risks of Nato membership

The Guardian - UK

War in Ukraine threatens geopolitical balance in the Arctic

Russia shares a maritime border in the Arctic with European and American members of NATO. While environmental concerns and economic interests have typically dominated collaboration in the region, the war in Ukraine threatens to upset this careful balance.

France 24

Finland inches closer to NATO after parliament expresses support for military alignment

Finland inched closer to joining NATO on Wednesday after its major parliamentary groups expressed support for some form of a military alliance as a response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters

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Why freezing the Arctic Council is bad news for global security

For the past quarter-century, the Arctic has been a unique zone of cooperation among the eight countries of the high north: Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Russia and the United States. Even when relations between Moscow and the West soured, the Arctic Council’s work was a reminder that multilateral…

The Conversation

Finnish MPs open debate on joining Nato

HELSINKI: Finland's parliament Wednesday will open a debate on whether to seek Nato membership, after Russia's invasion of Ukraine sparked a surge in political and public support for joining the military alliance.

Bangkok Post

Growing majority of Swedes back joining NATO, opinion poll shows

A growing majority of Swedes are in favour of joining NATO, a poll showed on Wednesday, as policy-makers in both Sweden and Finland weigh up whether Russia's invasion of Ukraine should lead to an end to decades of military neutrality.

Reuters

Finland's President Niinisto, 73, tested positive for COVID

Finland's President Sauli Niinisto, 73, tested positive for COVID on Tuesday, his office said in a statement.

Reuters

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Finland would be ‘grateful’ if India negotiates between Russia and Ukraine, says Mika Lintilä

We hope for a negotiated settlement of the war, says Finnish Minister

The Hindu

Zelenskyy says brace for nukes

The Ukrainian president's comments come as peace activists warn Sweden and Finland against joining NATO

Salon

Finland ‘highly likely’ to join Nato after Vladimir Putin’s war on Ukraine, minister says

Russia has threatened to deploy nuclear weapons to the Baltics should Sweden or Finland join Nato

Evening Standard

War in Ukraine: Latest developments

Here are the latest developments in the war in Ukraine:

Bangkok Post

‘Unity and strength’: Why Finland and Sweden will join NATO

Russia’s invasion has changed the political discourse in Sweden and Finland, analysts say.

Al Jazeera

Putin thought Ukraine war was a missile to Nato. It may be a boomerang

Analysis: To turn stolidly non-aligned Finland and Sweden into members would join pantheon of great strategic blunders

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Russia’s Black Sea flagship sinks

Kremlin says it will reinforce borders including nuclear weapons if Sweden and Finland join Nato. Plus, Islamic State ‘Beatles’ member convicted

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After Ukrainian missile attack, Russia reports its Black Sea flagship sank while being towed

KYIV, Ukraine — As Russia warned Finland and Sweden against joining NATO, its military was dealt a serious loss with the sinking of its flagship in the Black Sea.

Tribune News Service

Russia warns of nuclear buildup if Finland, Sweden join NATO

Russia threatened to deploy nuclear weapons in and around the Baltic Sea region if Finland and Sweden join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization as tensions fueled by President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine spread.

The Conversation

Ukraine war: Sweden and Finland eye the Nato option, but it's a security dilemma for the west

The Kremlin has issued an ominous warning to Nato about the consequences for the Baltic if it allows Sweden and Finland to join the alliance, as has been widely reported. Dmitry Medvedev, a former president and a close ally of Vladimir Putin, said:

Reuters

Finns living near border watch Russia warily, recall dark past

The once bustling border crossing of Imatra, on Finland's frontier with Russia, now stands idle as the town's inhabitants cast a nervous eye towards their giant eastern neighbour following its invasion of Ukraine.

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The Guardian - UK

Russia warns of nuclear weapons in Baltic if Sweden and Finland join Nato

Lithuania plays down threat, claiming Russians already have such weapons in Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad

Evening Standard

Russia warns Nato over Sweden and Finland membership

Russia will deploy nuclear weapons in the Baltic region if Finland and Sweden join Nato, one of Vladimir Putin’s most senior allies has warned.

Reuters

Russia warns of nuclear, hypersonic deployment if Sweden and Finland join NATO

One of Russian President Vladimir Putin's closest allies warned NATO on Thursday that if Sweden and Finland joined the U.S.-led military alliance then Russia would deploy nuclear weapons and hypersonic missiles in a European exclave.

The Independent UK

Russia warns that Sweden and Finland joining Nato would end ‘nuclear-free Baltics’

Helsinki promises decision about whether to apply to join alliance within weeks, while Stockholm is also reviewing its security policy

The Times of India

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra to compete against Peters, Vetter in Word Athletics Continental Gold Meet in Finland

TURKU (Finland): Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra is pitted against current world champion Anderson Peters and 2017 world champion Johannes Vetter in the men's javelin throw event at the World Athletics Continental Tour Gold meet on Thursday.

The Guardian - UK

Finland and Sweden take major step towards joining Nato

‘Whole security landscape’ changed with Russian invasion of Ukraine, say leaders at joint press conference

The Independent UK

Sweden and Finland could join Nato ‘within weeks’ after Russian invasion of Ukraine

Russia has warned both countries against joining Nato

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