Published 2 years ago

Finland, Sweden formally submit application to join Nato

Summary by Ground News

Sweden and Finland were both neutral throughout the Cold War. Their decision to join NATO is one of the most significant changes in Europe's security architecture for decades. The move reflects a sweeping shift in public opinion in the Nordic region since Russia's Feb. 24 invasion. Ratification of all 30 allied parliaments could take up to a year.

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Times of India

nato: Finland, Sweden submit Nato membership application

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Wednesday that Finland, Sweden have officially applied to join the world's biggest military alliance, a move driven by security concerns over Russia's war in Ukraine. “I warmly welcome the requests by Finland and Sweden to join NATO. You are our closest partners,” Stoltenberg told reporters after a receiving their application letters from the two Nordic countries' ambassadors.

2 years ago·India

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BBC News

Sweden and Finland formally submit Nato applications

The alliance's secretary general Jens Stoltenberg says it is "a historic moment, which we must seize".

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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News18 India

Finland, Sweden Apply to Join NATO As First Ukraine War Crimes Trial Begins

The US State Department also announced it was creating a special unit to research, document and publicise Russian war crimes

2 years ago·India

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The Guardian

'A historic step': Sweden and Finland formally apply to join Nato – video

Sweden and Finland have formally submitted their applications to join the Nato military alliance, confirming a radical redrawing of Europe’s security landscape triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The Nato secretary general, Jens Stoltenberg, accepted the Nordic neighbours’ membership applications at the headquarters of the US-led defensive alliance in Brussels. 'I warmly welcome the requests by Finland and Sweden to join Nato,' Stoltenber…

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Hindu

Russia-Ukraine crisis live updates | NATO chief hails ‘historic moment’ as Finland, Sweden apply

Here are the latest developments from the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict

2 years ago·India

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CTV News

Finland, Sweden officially apply for NATO membership

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Wednesday that the military alliance stands ready to seize a historic moment and move quickly on allowing Finland and Sweden to join its ranks, after the two countries submitted their membership requests.

2 years ago·Canada

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