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
Finland’s President Sauli Niinistö told his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Saturday that his country will decide “to pursue NATO membership in the next days,” according to a statement from Niinistö’s office. In their first encounter in 2012, Niinistö informed Putin that “any sovereign nation enhances its security.” And that “this is what is occurring … Read more
Finland’s president and the top minister said Thursday they are in favor of applying for NATO membership, paving the manner for the alliance to enlarge amid Russia’s battle in Ukraine. The dramatic pass by means of Finland was announced by using President Sauli Niinisto and Prime Minister Sanna Marin in a joint statement. It way … Read more
