Finnish and Swedish hopes of being accepted as applicants by next week’s NATO summit meeting have been dashed by a Turkish government that says it is in no hurry.
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Biden Seeks Swift Effort to Bring Finland and Sweden Into NATO
Speedy approval seems likely among most members of the alliance in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but Turkey’s objections remain a sticking point.
Biden Seeks Swift Effort to Bring Finland and Sweden Into NATO
Speedy approval seems likely among most members of the alliance in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but Turkey’s objections remain a sticking point.
Finland Launches Bid to Join NATO, Declaring a ‘New Era’
The Nordic nation would end decades of nonalignment if, as widely expected, it is admitted to the alliance.
For Putin, a Nordic Nightmare Is Springing to Life
With Finland and Sweden likely to request NATO membership, and Ukraine counterattacking in the east, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is facing more setbacks.
Finland Moves to Join NATO, Upending Putin’s Ukraine War Aims
Neutral Finland’s leaders unequivocally said they intended to seek membership in the alliance, with Sweden expected to do the same, inviting new threats from Moscow.
Finland’s Leaders Urge NATO Membership ‘Without Delay’
Public opinion in Finland has shifted significantly in favor of joining the alliance in the 11 weeks since Russia invaded Ukraine.
Finland’s Leaders Urge NATO Membership ‘Without Delay’
Public opinion in Finland has shifted significantly in favor of joining the alliance in the 11 weeks since Russia invaded Ukraine.
Despite Russian Warnings, Finland and Sweden Draw Closer to NATO
The invasion of Ukraine has heightened security fears, pushing even formally nonaligned countries toward the Western alliance.
Finland, Non-NATO and Nervous, Discusses Defense With Biden
“We usually don’t start wars,” President Sauli Niinisto of Finland said as the leaders spoke amid the war in Ukraine.