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NATO won't seek military bases, nuclear weapons in Finland, PM says

May 19, 2022

NATO won't seek military bases, nuclear weapons in Finland, PM says

NATO does not plan on placing military bases or nuclear weapons on Finland, Prime Minister Sanna Marin announced.

Turkey to block Sweden, Finland NATO bids over 'home to terrorists' claims

May 19, 2022

Turkey to block Sweden, Finland NATO bids over 'home to terrorists' claims

Turkey doubles down on blocking Sweden and Finland bid to join NATO amid security concerns from Russia.

Turkey risks 'historic' Sweden, Finland NATO bid by prioritizing political agenda

May 18, 2022

Turkey risks 'historic' Sweden, Finland NATO bid by prioritizing political agenda

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday said Sweden and Finland should not expect its support for NATO membership until European nations kowtow to its demands.

Finland, Sweden file official applications to join NATO amid Russia-Ukraine war

May 18, 2022

Finland, Sweden file official applications to join NATO amid Russia-Ukraine war

The pivotal Russian neighbors Finland and Sweden formally applied to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Wednesday, as the Kremlin's invasion of Ukraine continues.

Finland, Sweden, NATO's road to expansion and roadblocks: What to know

May 17, 2022

Finland, Sweden, NATO's road to expansion and roadblocks: What to know

As Finland and Sweden aim to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), Turkey could pose a major hurdle.

Russia: Sweden's NATO application will 'inflict considerable damage' on European security

May 17, 2022

Russia: Sweden's NATO application will 'inflict considerable damage' on European security

Russia’s Foreign Ministry is speaking out against Sweden’s plan to apply to become a member of NATO.

Sweden says 'we want to become a member' of NATO, while Mitch McConnell vows swift approval

May 16, 2022

Sweden says 'we want to become a member' of NATO, while Mitch McConnell vows swift approval

Sweden's prime minister announced Monday that “we will inform NATO that we want to become a member of the alliance” as Russia’s war with Ukraine is nearing the 3-month mark.

Previously neutral Finland announces it wants to join NATO

May 15, 2022

Previously neutral Finland announces it wants to join NATO

Finland's President Sauli Niinisto and Prime Minister Sanna Marin announced the country wants to join NATO.

UK shores up defensive alliance with Sweden, Finland as countries float NATO membership

May 11, 2022

UK shores up defensive alliance with Sweden, Finland as countries float NATO membership

The United Kingdom on Wednesday shored up its defense alliances with Sweden and Finland in a move to strengthen European security in light of Russia’s aggression on the continent’s eastern flank.

Crucial NATO decisions expected in Finland, Sweden this week

May 10, 2022

Crucial NATO decisions expected in Finland, Sweden this week

Sweden and Finland could be NATO members this week if both countries' governments come out in favor of accession in the next few days.