Finnish Leaders Back Joining NATO With Sweden Set to Follow

President Niinisto, Premier Marin say entry to boost security
Swedish bid is expected next Monday, local media reports

Finland’s President Sauli Niinisto and Prime Minister Sanna Marin said in a joint statement Thursday that they favor membership in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, with the nation’s application expected in the coming days. Bloomberg’s Maria Tadeo reports.Source: Bloomberg

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By Leo Laikola and Kati Pohjanpalo

May 12, 2022 at 3:02 AM EDT

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May 12, 2022 at 6:19 AM EDT

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Finland and Sweden are inching closer to joining NATO in what would be another jolt to the European security landscape following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Finland’s highest-ranking policy makers President Sauli Niinisto and Prime Minister Sanna Marin threw their weight behind an application and Sweden’s government is likely to do so in the coming days.

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