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Finland, Sweden move ahead toward possible NATO membership

European Union nations Finland and Sweden have reached important stages on their way to possible NATO membership

The Independent UK

Explainer-Finland, Sweden weigh up pros and cons of NATO membership

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has pushed Finland and Sweden to the verge of applying for NATO membership and abandoning a belief held for decades that peace was best kept by not publicly choosing sides.

Reuters

Finland, Sweden veer closer to NATO in historic policy shift

Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin and her Swedish counterpart say a decision could come by late June.

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Finland to Make Decision on NATO Membership in Coming Weeks

Finland will make a decision about whether to apply to join the 30-member NATO alliance in the next few weeks, Prime Minister Sanna Marin told reporters in Stockholm on Wednesday. "There are different perspectives to apply (for) NATO membership or not to apply and we have to analyze these very…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Finland to make decision on NATO membership in coming weeks

Finland will make a decision about whether to apply to join the 30-member NATO alliance in the next few weeks, Prime Minister Sanna Marin told reporters in Stockholm on Wednesday.

Reuters

Finland set to kick off Nato debate after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

It is thought a decision on Nato membership could be made as soon as the summer as a consequence of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Evening Standard

Finland And Sweden Looking To Join NATO: Report

Finland and Sweden are planning to join NATO as early as this summer in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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Russia warns Finland and Sweden against considering Nato membership

Nordic countries are reviewing their international security measures following invasion of Ukraine

The Independent UK

What time and what TV channel is Ireland's World Cup qualifier with Sweden on?

Ireland currently occupy the play-off spot ahead of Finland on the basis of the head-to-head following the 2-1 win in Helsinki last year and have a game in hand.

Dublin Live

Sweden and Finland make moves to join Nato

Public support for western alliance doubled in both countries after Russia invaded Ukraine, find polls

The Guardian - UK

Vladimir Putin's 'strategic blunder' could see Finland and Sweden join NATO by summer

Washington is reportedly banking on the growth of the western alliance from 30 to 32 members, as a direct consequence of President Putin’s invasion of Ukraine

Daily Mirror

Finland, Sweden set to join NATO as soon as summer - The Times

Russia has made a "massive strategic blunder" as Finland and Sweden look poised to join NATO as early as the summer, The Times reported on Monday, citing officials.

Reuters

Payment scheme on the table for families who open homes to Ukrainian refugees

“Nothing is ruled out,” the Taoiseach said on a state visit to Finland yesterday.

Irish Mirror

Finland’s Center Party opens door to NATO application

A key member of Finland’s ruling coalition opened the door to a potential NATO membership bid in yet another sign the Nordic country is nearing an application to join the defense alliance following neighboring Russia’s attack on Ukraine.

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Swedes, Finns worry about security risk on the path to NATO

As Sweden and Finland deliberate joining NATO, the two countries are seeking more clarity on how to bridge the gap between filing their applications and when the military alliance’s security guarantees would kick in with full membership.

Reuters

Sweden Democrats leader wants party to change on NATO membership if Finland applies to join alliance

The leader of Sweden's second-biggest opposition party will, should neighbour Finland apply to join NATO, suggest that his party change its stance towards favouring a Swedish membership, he told daily Svenska Dagbladet.

The Independent UK

Finland to apply for Nato membership ‘within weeks’, former PM claims

It comes after Moscow warned a bid for Nato membership would result in ‘the destruction’ of the country

Asharq Al-Awsat

Finland to Return Seized Art Works to Russia

Finland will return to Russia some Russian art works seized by Finnish customs, the country's foreign ministry said on Friday. Finnish customs had stopped three shipments of art works worth around 42 million euros ($46 million) to check whether they were classed as luxury goods and were therefore subject to…

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Zenger

Fur Real: Rare Flying Squirrel Mom And Babies Caught On Camera

Zenger News spoke to Ossi Saarinen and he said: "I took the video in Espoo, Southern Finland, in the summer of 2021".

Evening Standard

Finland may apply for Nato membership ‘within weeks’

Finland could submit its application for Nato membership within weeks, its Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto has suggested.

Reuters

Finnish government websites hit by cyberattack

Finland's government website and those of several ministries were hit by a cyberattack on Friday, the government said, at the same time that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi gave a video address to the Finnish Parliament.

Reuters

Russia says paintings seized in Finland to return this weekend

Russian paintings seized in Finland this week will return to Russia at the weekend, Russian Culture Minister Olga Lyubimova said on Friday.

Axios

Finland's NATO application could be imminent

Finland shares a 830-mile border with Russia.

Reuters

Prospect of Finland, Sweden joining NATO discussed at Brussels meeting: State Dept. official

The prospect of Finland and Sweden joining NATO was part of the discussion during a meeting of foreign ministers from the military alliance in Brussels this week, a senior U.S. State Department official said.

Reuters

Russia says it would have to 'rebalance' if Finland and Sweden join NATO

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday that if Finland and Sweden joined NATO then Russia would have to "rebalance the situation" with its own measures.

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