Finnish leaders announce backing for NATO membership

Finland’s leaders call for NATO membership ‘without delay’

HELSINKI (AP) — Finland’s leaders said Thursday they’re in favor of rapidly applying for NATO membership, paving the way for a historic expansion of the...

Russian threats push Finland toward joining NATO alliance

Finland’s leaders Thursday came out in favor of applying to join NATO, and Sweden could do the same within days, in a historic realignment on the continent 2 1/2 months after Russian President Vlad…

Finland makes moves toward NATO alliance

KYIV, Ukraine — Finland’s leaders Thursday came out in favor of applying to join NATO, and Sweden could do the same within days, in a historic realignment on the continent 2 1/2 months after Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine sent a shiver of fear through Moscow’s neighbors.The...

Finland's leaders favor joining NATO

HELSINKI: Finland's top leaders said on Thursday they're in favor of applying for North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) membership, paving the way for the military alliance to expand amid Russia's war in Ukraine.The dramatic move by Finland was announced by President Sauli Niinisto and Prime Minister Sanna Marin in a joint statement. It means Finland is virtually certain to seek NATO membership, though a few steps remain before the applicati…

Russian threats push Finland toward joining NATO alliance, Sweden may do the same

The Kremlin reacted by warning it will be forced to take retaliatory “military-technical” steps.

Russian threats push Finland toward joining NATO alliance

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Finland’s leaders Thursday came out in favor of applying to join NATO, and Sweden could do the same within days, in a historic realignment on the continent 2 1/2 mo…