After Russia’s intervention in Ukraine, Sweden and Finland decided to join NATO. Regarding the decision, which Russia reacted very harshly, the two countries made an official application yesterday. Speaking about the membership of Sweden and Finland, President Erdoğan stated that they did not have a positive opinion and cited the support given to the terrorist organization PKK as the reason. The first veto came from Turkey regarding the membership of the two countries.
OFFICIAL APPLICATION MADE
After Russia’s intervention in Ukraine on February 24, Sweden and Finland decided to join NATO. Regarding the decision taken, yesterday, the two countries made an official application and started the approval process for the candidate countries to join the alliance.
STATEMENT OF SWEDEN AND FINLAND FROM RUSSIA: IT WOULD BE A BIG MISTAKE
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov described the possible involvement of Finland and Sweden as a “big mistake” and stressed that it would have far-reaching consequences.
“WE CAN’T SAY ‘YES’ TO THEM ENTERING NATO”
Turkey, which is a NATO member, does not approach the membership of Sweden and Finland positively because of the support given to the terrorist organization PKK. President Erdogan “Will they come to persuade us? Sorry, let them not get tired. We would not say ‘yes’ to those who impose sanctions on Turkey to join NATO, a security organization, during this process.” had spoken.
10-ITEM MANIFESTO FROM TURKEY
A 10-item manifesto was published in order for Turkey to be in “alliance” relations with these two countries.
FIRST VETO FROM TURKEY
After all the developments, the first meeting was held after the official application of Finland and Sweden to join NATO. According to international agencies, Turkey vetoed the vote on the start of preliminary negotiations.