Russia fumes as Nordic nations push for NATO membership
Moscow (The Times Groupe)- Russian officials have criticized Finland's decision to apply for NATO membership - which was a reaction to President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine. Finnish President Sauli Niinisto and Prime Minister Sanna Marin both said on Thursday that Finland should apply for membership in the transatlantic military bloc "without delay."
Sweden is likely to make a decision by mid-May on joining NATO
Stockholm (Times Of Ocean)- Sweden is expected to make a final decision on joining NATO by mid-May, the foreign minister said. He also pledged a stronger security commitment to the military alliance of 30 countries if Sweden joined.