While Russia’s military intervention against Ukraine, which started on February 24, continues, a remarkable move came from Finland. from Finland ‘Application for NATO membership should be made without delay’ The explanation has arrived. After this decision of Finland, which has stayed away from alliances until today, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg “If Finland applies for membership, it will be warmly welcomed in NATO” made the statement. Russia, on the other hand, reacted sharply to Finland’s decision and warned that military and technical retaliatory steps would be taken in case of NATO membership. Now, it has been a matter of curiosity what kind of move Putin will make in response to this step.
THEY HAVE STAYED AWAY FROM ALLIANCES TODAY
Finnish President Sauli Niinisto and Prime Minister Sanna Marin made a joint statement yesterday and said, “Finland should apply for NATO membership without delay.” After the Second World War, Finland stayed away from alliances by signing the Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance with the USSR and has taken care not to take steps that provoke Moscow until today.
“WELCOME WELCOME TO NATO”
Evaluating Finland’s decision, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg underlined that this is Finland’s sovereign decision and said, “If Finland applies for membership, it will be warmly welcomed in NATO, the accession process will be smooth and fast.” Membership requires the approval of 30 NATO members. The process is expected to run faster than usual after the possible application.
SINGLE REACTIONS FROM RUSSIA
Moscow has warned of military and technical retaliation steps in case of NATO membership. Kremlin Spokesman Dmitriy Peskov said, “Russia will have to take measures on the Finnish border.”
In addition, in the statement made by the Federation Council, the upper house of the Russian parliament, it was stated that “As soon as Finland joins NATO, it will take its place among our targets in the list of enemy countries”.