Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson said on Monday that Sweden should join NATO together with Finland to “ensure the safety of Swedish people.”

Andersson said the current circumstances “requires” Sweden to join the military alliance during a joint press conference with Swedish opposition leader Ulf Kristersson in Stockholm on Monday.

According to her, the Swedish government has decided to apply to join NATO.

She said the submission of application may be this week, on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday.

She went on to say that it should be done in collaboration with Finland.

“To ensure the safety of Swedish people the best way forward is to join NATO together with Finland,” Andersson said.