Sanna Marin

The statement by the president and prime minister comes a day after British Prime Minister Boris Johnson visited both Finland and Sweden to sign a military ...

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Sauli Niinisto and Sanna Marin make call after support in country for move trebles since Ukraine war.

Finland’s foreign minister, Pekka Haavisto, told the European parliament on Thursday that accession to Nato would strengthen security in the region. It has only been invoked once in the organisation’s history, in response to the September 11 2001 terrorist attacks. Nordic media have previously said the two countries were likely to submit a joint application. Finland must apply for Nato membership as a matter of urgency.” “History being made by our northern neighbours,” she tweeted. A positive decision would then be presented to parliament for approval early next week.

Finland's President Sauli Niinistö and Prime Minister Sanna Marin on Thursday officially endorsed the idea that their country should join NATO, a historic ...

The two countries may submit their bids together, perhaps as soon as Monday, ahead of a state visit by Niinistö to Sweden on Tuesday. If they come out in favor, which appears likely, both Finland and Sweden could formally apply starting Monday. “Finland must apply for NATO membership without delay,” the two leaders said in a joint statement. Finland could then ask to join NATO early next week. A decision by Stockholm and Helsinki to join NATO — effectively turning Russia’s 1,340-kilometer border with Finland into a new front line between the East and the West — would be widely seen as a setback for Russian President Vladimir Putin, who has often sought to cast his attack on Ukraine as part of a broader fight for regional influence between his country and NATO. Sweden’s leaders are also expected to come out in favor of NATO membership in the coming days.

Finland should submit an application to join the Nato military alliance, Finnish President Sauli Niinisto and Prime Minister Sanna Marin said in a joint ...

Time has been needed for close international contacts with Nato and its member countries, as well as with Sweden. Now that the moment of decision-making is near, we state our equal views, also for information to the parliamentary groups and parties. Time has been needed to let parliament and the whole society establish their stands on the matter. Time has been needed for close international contacts with Nato and its member countries, as well as with Sweden. Now that the moment of decision-making is near, we state our equal views, also for information to the parliamentary groups and parties. Time has been needed to let parliament and the whole society establish their stands on the matter.

Application urged 'within days' to strengthen western defence alliance after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Finnish President Sauli Niinisto and Prime Minister Sanna Marin took the first step toward a formal NATO application.

The weapons: Ukraine is making use of weapons such as Javelin antitank missiles and Switchblade “kamikaze” drones, provided by the United States and other allies. Almost everyone has had to pass through “filtration camps,” a perilous process in which Ukrainians are strip-searched and interrogated. In other cases, especially in the breakaway territories of eastern Ukraine, the travel to Russia was voluntary. Wednesday’s match, a friendly that benefited Ukrainian humanitarian causes and was free for all Ukrainian fans to attend, was a bittersweet return by the country’s national team. The Canadian government said it would also provide up to two weeks of temporary accommodations for those who may not have other places to stay. The United States is sending billions of dollars in military equipment to Ukraine, including heavy artillery, drones and antitank missiles. Chernihiv, about 90 miles north of Kyiv, was besieged by Russian troops early in the invasion as they attempted to seize the capital. That left the Russian forces that remained near Kharkiv more vulnerable to counterattacks, it added. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also has gained a large following with his videos from a darkened Mariinsky presidential palace and of walking the deserted streets of Kyiv. “Our most important task is to keep Finland safe and at peace.” “The eyes of the outside world are now resting on Sweden and Finland,” Annie Loof, a Swedish politician, tweeted. “Congratulations to [President Sauli Niinisto] and [Prime Minister Sanna Marin] on this important decision.

Finland must apply to join the NATO military alliance "without delay", Finnish President Sauli Niinisto and Prime Minister Sanna Marin said on Thursday, ...

Baltics about to get safer,” Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis said. “Finland decided to join the Alliance. NATO is about to get stronger. “Finland must apply for NATO membership without delay,” Niinisto and Marin said in a joint statement.

The dramatic move by Finland was announced by President Sauli Niinisto and Prime Minister Sanna Marin. It means that Finland is all but certain to join NATO, ...

Fully operational since 2018, the force has held a number of exercises both independently and in cooperation with NATO. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Russia’s response to the move would depend on what specific steps NATO will take to bring its infrastructure close to Russian borders. “Finland must apply for NATO membership without delay. Neighboring Sweden is expected to decide on joining NATO in coming days. “NATO membership would strengthen Finland’s security. As a member of NATO, Finland would strengthen the entire defence alliance,” Niinisto and Marin said in a joint statement.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitri Peskov said Russia would explore "retaliatory steps" after Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin and President Sauli Niinisto ...

The weapons: Ukraine is making use of weapons such as Javelin antitank missiles and Switchblade “kamikaze” drones, provided by the United States and other allies. Public support for joining NATO is also high in Finland and has been growing since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. NATO leaders have said that Finland, which shares an 800-mile border with Russia, will be welcomed by the alliance if it decides to join. Had a phone conversation with President of Finland— Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) @niinisto. Commended the readiness of 🇫🇮 to apply for NATO membership. The committee is set to meet Sunday, Agence France Press reported, citing Finnish newspaper Iltalehti. 🇸🇪 will decide after the report from the security policy consultations has been presented. Niinisto and Marin said that Finland’s membership in NATO would strengthen the entire defense alliance. Important message today from 🇫🇮 President— Ann Linde (@AnnLinde) @niinisto& PM @MarinSannaon @NATOmembership. 🇫🇮 is 🇸🇪 closest security & defence partner, and we need to take 🇫🇮 assessments into account. “I am ready to accept Finland’s NATO membership, because it is the will of the Finnish people and the clear majority of the Finnish Parliament,” Andersson said. And 🇺🇦 - 🇫🇮 defense interaction. Their announcement comes one day after Helsinki signed a mutual security agreement with London. “Finland’s accession to NATO will cause serious damage to bilateral Russian-Finnish relations" and the “stability and security” of northern Europe, Russia’s Foreign Ministry said Thursday in a statement.