Nordic nations formally apply to join NATO
Brussels (The Times Groupe)- Finland and Sweden have formally submitted their applications for membership in NATO, indicating a dramatic shift in Europe's security landscape in response to Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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."