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War in Ukraine: Finland wants to apply for NATO membership

2022-05-15T10:19:42.443Z


Finland was politically neutral for decades - because of the Russian war of aggression in Ukraine, the country now wants to become a member of NATO. This was announced by President Sauli Niinistö and Prime Minister Sanna Marin on Sunday.


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Finland's President Sauli Niinistö

Photo: LEHTIKUVA / via REUTERS

Finnish President Sauli Niinistö and Prime Minister Sanna Marin announced in Helsinki on Sunday that the country will submit an application to be included in the military alliance.

The Finnish parliament still has to approve the step, a majority is considered safe.

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