The possibility of Finland and Sweden joining NATO is a potential threat to Russia

The Kremlin considers this a potential threat to Russia.

Russia has warned that it will take countermeasures against NATO expansion at “its doorstep”.

Finland shares a border of more than 1,300 km with Russia. According to experts, the fact that Finland and Sweden join NATO would double the land border between Russia and NATO, which also increases the risks of confrontation.

Meanwhile, the President of Turkey, a NATO member stateshas expressed disapproval of this plan.

“We are monitoring developments regarding the entry of Finland and Sweden into NATO, but we do not have a positive view,” Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said.

The Turkish leader cited the reason that these two Nordic countries are hiding places for terrorist organizations.

The foreign ministers of Finland and Sweden plan to discuss with their Turkish counterparts in Berlin (Germany) on May 14 about the possibility of the two countries applying to join NATO. The decision to admit a new member of NATO needs to be ratified by all members.

It is expected that on May 15, Finland and Sweden will make a decision on whether to apply to join this military alliance or not.

The joint statement of the President and Prime Minister of Finland on May 12 stated that Finland needs to apply to join NATO immediately. NATO membership will strengthen Finland’s security, and Finland will also strengthen this defensive alliance.

In an earlier press conference, the Finnish President affirmed that joining NATO is not against anyone.

Finland has gradually increased cooperation as a NATO partner since 2014.

Before Russia launched a special military operation in Ukraine, Finland still advocated not joining NATO to maintain friendly relations with this eastern neighbor.

However, in a joint statement on May 12, the President and Prime Minister of Finland jointly affirmed that the country should not delay but must quickly apply to join NATO.

Finnish leaders hope to be able to take the necessary steps to make a decision in the next few days.

Finland will apply to join NATO

VTV.vn – On May 12, the President and Prime Minister of Finland announced their support for joining NATO. This will be a landmark decision in the country’s security policy.

* Invite readers to watch programs broadcast by Vietnam Television on TV Online and VTVGo!