Saturday, January 28, 2023

#FINLAND: Foreign Minister Hints At Solo NATO Application If Joint Entry With Sweden Blocked By Turkey

[world politics news]


Finland could consider joining NATO without Sweden if Turkey continues to block their joint bid to enter the military alliance. 

During a morning television interview, Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto said that both Nordic nations joining NATO together was "absolutely the number one option," but that "we have to be ready to evaluate the situation." 

Both Finland and Sweden abandoned their longstanding neutrality in the face of Russian threats to both countries after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

[FULL STORY HERE]

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