Finnish president confirms country will apply to join Nato
Published: May 15, 2022 12:38 PM
Finland's President Sauli Niinisto confirmed on Sunday that his country would apply for membership in the Nato military alliance, in a historic policy shift prompted by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Moscow, which shares a 1,300km border with Finland, has said it would be a mistake for Helsinki to join the 30-strong transatlantic alliance and that it would harm bilateral ties.
Sweden is also expected to follow suit...
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