Turkey has expressed strong opposition to Finland and Sweden joining NATO, but many believe the matter can be resolved through compromises and pressure on Ankara. Helsinki and Stockholm on Wednesday submitted a joint application to join the alliance. New members must be approved by all 30 NATO states. Turkey, which joined NATO in 1952, can … Read more
Russia may soon cut gas supplies to Finland due to the Nordic country’s refusal to pay Gazprom in rubles, according to the Finnish state-owned Gasum on Tuesday. Gasum said it would take its dispute with Gazprom Export to arbitration, risking further enraged Russia as Helsinki prepares to submit its NATO membership bid on Wednesday. “Gasum … Read more
After decades of military non-alignment, Finland approved its quest for NATO membership as a bulwark against Russia on Sunday, redrawing the balance of power in Europe. In Helsinki, President Sauli Niinisto called the move “historic”. “A new era is opening,” he said, before the decision is put before parliament for approval. Finland’s move, expected to … Read more
MOSCOW: Russia warned on Thursday that it would have to take “military-technical” measures in reaction to Finland’s decision to join NATO, after Helsinki’s authorities endorsed the US-led alliance. “The expansion of NATO and the approach of the alliance to our borders does not make the world and our continent more stable and secure,” Dmitry Peskov, a … Read more
The 2023 ice hockey world championship will be transferred from Russia following its invasion of neighboring Ukraine, the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) said on Tuesday. “Out of concern for the safety and well-being of all participating players, officials, media, and fans, the IIHF Council has decided to withdraw the hosting rights… from Russia,” it … Read more
