Finland’s Accession Met by Russian Increase of Military Presence
Finland’s accession has doubled the land border between NATO countries and Russia to 2,600 kilometers.
Finland’s accession has doubled the land border between NATO countries and Russia to 2,600 kilometers.
Finnish neutrality began as a geopolitical necessity, but can finally be left behind in exchange for a more united future.
Montenegro rids itself of Communist past; center-right NCP wins in Finland; Bulgaria’s election still too close to call.
The Finns Party, which is in a tight three-way race, aims to capitalise on rising dissatisfaction directed at the ruling Social Democrats over immigration and inflation, as Finnish voters head to the polls this Sunday.
The claim that Sanna Marin promised free abortion to Poles was made up by the Polish Left, “trying to capitalize” on the abortion debate, Jerzy Kwaśniewski, director of Ordo Iuris explained.
Turkey remains the only NATO member that hasn’t ratified the Finnish bid yet. A vote on Sweden’s, however, was delayed again in Budapest.
With 250 aircraft under a single, integrated operational command, the declaration lays “the foundation for a single Nordic air defense.”
The Swedish Parliament voted to proceed with NATO membership—but Hungary has now revealed plans to, like Turkey, ratify Finland’s accession ahead of, and separate from, Sweden’s.
Ratification is expected before the Turkish parliament goes into recess in mid-April, bringing Finland one step closer to NATO membership.
After meeting the Finnish President, Erdoğan will likely ratify Finland’s application within a month. Sweden, however, will probably have to wait until after May’s elections.
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