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Putin Warns Finland NATO Membership Would Harm Relations

Headline from NBC Los Angeles, on the newest of 2 developments

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned his Finnish counterpart Saturday relations between the two neighbors could be “negatively affected" if Finland follows through with plans to apply for NATO membership.

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  1. In Sweden, misgivings over rushed debate to join NATO

    Headline from Digital Journal ·

  2. Newest

    Putin Warns Finland NATO Membership Would Harm Relations

    Headline from NBC Los Angeles ·

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  1. Digital Journal

    Finnish president, PM in favour of joining NATO 'without delay' (opens Digital Journal)

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    Digital Journal's feed description

    Finland's president and prime minister said on Thursday they were in favour of joining NATO and a formal decision would be taken this weekend, after

  2. NBC4 Washington

    Finland and Sweden Now Want to Join NATO. Here's Why That's a Big Deal (opens NBC4 Washington)

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    NBC4 Washington's feed description

    Russian President Vladimir Putin has promised a “military, technical” response if they join

  3. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    Finland's leaders advocate NATO membership 'without delay' (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description

    Finland's president and prime minister said Thursday they're in favor of rapidly applying for NATO membership "without delay," paving the way for the alliance to expand amid Russia's war in Ukraine.

  4. Forbes

    Europe Cheers As Finnish Leaders Back Joining NATO—As Russia Threatens Retaliation (opens Forbes)

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    “Helsinki must be aware of the responsibility and consequences of such a move,” Russia’s Foreign Ministry warned.

  5. My9nj

    Why a Finland, Sweden NATO membership would be a big deal (opens My9nj)

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    My9nj's feed description

    Finnish leaders announced Thursday their belief that Finland should join NATO because of Russia's war in Ukraine. Sweden could soon follow suit.

  6. The Times of Israel

  7. The Week

  8. Hot Air

    Here we go. Finland "must join NATO without delay" (opens Hot Air)

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    Hot Air's feed description

    How will Putin respond?

  9. Washington Times

    Russia fumes as NATO leaders welcome Finland bid to join alliance (opens Washington Times)

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    Russian officials were quick to promise retaliation Thursday as Finland’s top leaders confirmed they were ready to abandon decades of neutrality and apply to join the NATO military alliance “without delay.”

  10. Omaha World-Herald

    Finland's leaders call for NATO membership 'without delay' (opens Omaha World-Herald)

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    Omaha World-Herald's feed description

    Finland’s leaders say they’re in favor of rapidly applying for NATO membership. It paves the way for a historic expansion of the alliance that could deal a serious blow to

  11. France 24

    Finnish political leaders to unveil NATO stance (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    Finland's president and prime minister will announce Thursday their highly awaited positions on whether to join NATO, the first step toward a formal decision after Russia's war in Ukraine triggered a…

  12. Madison

    Live updates | Finland in favor of joining NATO (opens Madison)

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    Madison's feed description

    Finland’s president and prime minister say they’re in favor of applying for NATO membership, paving the way for the alliance to expand in response to Russia’s war in Ukraine. The

  13. Washington Examiner

    Finland's leaders announce intention to join NATO alliance (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Finland’s leaders announced on Thursday that they are in support of the country applying for NATO membership.

  14. ABC 17 Mid-Missouri

    Finland's leaders announce support for NATO membership, moving nation closer to joining alliance (opens ABC 17 Mid-Missouri)

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    By Luke McGee, CNN Finland’s president and prime minister announced their support for joining NATO on Thursday, moving the Nordic nation which shares an 800-mile border with Russia one step closer to membership of the US-led military alliance.

  15. NBC New York

    Finland and Sweden Joining NATO Will Help Deter Russia, Says Security Analyst (opens NBC New York)

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    Finland’s President Sauli Niinisto and Prime Minister Sanna Marin said their country should apply to join NATO ‘without delay.’

  16. Omaha World-Herald

    Finland's leaders in favor of applying for NATO membership (opens Omaha World-Herald)

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    Omaha World-Herald's feed description

    Finland’s president and prime minister say they’re in favor of applying for NATO membership. The announcement by President Sauli Niinisto and Prime Minister Sanna Marin on Thursday paves the way

  17. Forbes

    Finland’s President And Prime Minister Announce Official Support For Joining NATO (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    A formal decision to apply for the membership will reportedly be made by Niinisto and the country’s Foreign and Security Policy Committee on Sunday.

  18. Digital Journal

    As Finland and Sweden eye NATO, alliance sees mutual gains (opens Digital Journal)

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    With Moscow's invasion of Ukraine pushing Finland and Sweden to join NATO, the trans-Atlantic alliance could soon welcome valuable partners for deterring

  19. Just the News

    Finland leaders announce support for joining NATO (opens Just the News)

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    Just the News's feed description

    The announcement was made by Finland's president and prime minister

  20. NBC10 Philadelphia

    Finland Announces Intention to Join NATO ‘Without Delay' Despite Russia's Threats (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description

    Finland’s leaders say they’re in favor of rapidly applying for NATO membership. It paves the way for a historic expansion of the alliance that could deal a serious blow to Russia as its military struggles with its war in Ukraine.

  21. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    Finland moves toward joining NATO amid Russia threats (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Finland's leaders Thursday came out in favor of applying to join NATO, and Sweden could do the same within days, in a historic realignment on the continent 2 1/2 months after Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine sent a shiver of fear through Moscow's neighbors.

  22. CBS News

    Russia lashes out as Finland races to join NATO (opens CBS News)

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    Finland announced it is applying to join NATO and Sweden is expected to quickly follow.

  23. Deutsche Welle

  24. The Guardian

    Finland must apply to join Nato without delay, say president and PM (opens The Guardian)

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    Sauli Niinistö and Sanna Marin make call after support in country for move trebles since Ukraine war

  25. The Conversation US

    Finland and Sweden's desire to join Nato shows Putin has permanently redrawn the map of Europe (opens The Conversation US)

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    Sweden’s and Finland’s plans to join Nato are a symbol of a major shake-up of the European security order.

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