In the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and a statement of intent on the issue, the Finnish House of Representatives supported the nomination of NATO defense allies by a majority of 188 in favor against eight opponents. Sweden, Magdalena Anderson at a joint press conference alongside Finnish President Sauli Ninista, after their meeting in Stockholm.
Last night (Monday) the Swedish parliament decided by a clear majority of 304 out of 349 members to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). "There is a broad majority in parliament for Sweden to join NATO," Anderson said after the fateful vote.
"This is the best thing for Sweden's security. We will inform NATO that we want to be members of the Alliance," she added.
Another step was taken at noon Tuesday after the Finnish parliament's Edosconte backed the move which breaks a long tradition of neutrality in international relations.
It is a strategic explosion that is taking shape in Europe after Russia started the war against Ukraine on February 24, the largest military confrontation on the continent since World War II.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov today commented on the development: "Finland and Sweden, as well as other neutral countries, have been participating in NATO military exercises for many years." , When a military threat hovers between the lines.
On Thursday, US President Joe Biden will host Anderson Vaninista at the White House, on a visit which the Kremlin will follow closely.
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