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Coverage dated April 7, 2022 to April 14, 2022

Finland Joining NATO ‘Highly Likely’ And Hopefully ‘Swift,’ Finnish Minister Says

Headline from Forbes, on the newest of 3 developments

The deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council warned Russia is prepared to send nuclear weapons to the Baltics if Finland and Sweden join NATO.

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  1. Finland and Sweden could soon join NATO, prompted by Russian war in Ukraine

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  2. Sweden on verge of applying for NATO membership: Reports

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    Finland Joining NATO ‘Highly Likely’ And Hopefully ‘Swift,’ Finnish Minister Says

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  1. Breaking Defense

    Finland preparing for Russian 'consequences' if it joins NATO: top MoD official (opens Breaking Defense)

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    Finland could be just weeks away from announcing plans to join NATO, meaning the government is already considering how Moscow might retaliate, according to a senior Finnish defense official.

  2. CNN

    Finland and Sweden could soon join NATO, prompted by Russian war in Ukraine (opens CNN)

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    Finland and Sweden could soon join NATO, moves that would likely infuriate Moscow and that officials say would further underscore Russia's strategic error in invading Ukraine.

  3. Hot Air

    Major move: Finland and Sweden to join NATO? (opens Hot Air)

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    If so, what happens next?

  4. Newsweek

    Russia warns Sweden, Finland against joining NATO (opens Newsweek)

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    Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters: "We have repeatedly said that the alliance remains a tool geared towards confrontation."

  5. Washington Examiner

    Russia warns Finland and Sweden against joining NATO (opens Washington Examiner)

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    The Kremlin warned Sweden and Finland on Monday against joining NATO as Russia continues to wage war in Ukraine.

  6. Hot Air

    Russia warns Sweden and Finland: Better say nyet to NATO (opens Hot Air)

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    "Stability"?

  7. Insider

    Finland and Sweden could apply to join NATO as soon as this summer, despite Russia's threats to punish them if they do, report says (opens Insider)

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    Russia warned of military consequences if they joined NATO. But the Ukraine invasion has prompted Finland and Sweden to revive calls to join the bloc.

  8. Sofrep

    Finland, Sweden Prepares for Russian Retaliation as NATO Membership Becomes Likely (opens Sofrep)

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    Finland and Sweden's application to become NATO members becomes likely due to Russian aggression, with Finland expected to apply in June.

  9. Insider

    Finland and Sweden set to hold rapid discussions on joining NATO, saying Russia's Ukraine war changed everything (opens Insider)

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    "I think it will happen quite fast. Within weeks, not within months," Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin said of a decision on whether to join NATO.

  10. The Guardian

    Finland and Sweden could apply for Nato membership ‘in weeks’ (opens The Guardian)

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    ‘Whole security landscape’ changed with Russian invasion of Ukraine, say leaders at joint press conference

  11. PBS NewsHour

    Finland, Sweden move toward possible NATO membership amid Russian war in Ukraine (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    European Union nations Finland and Sweden have reached important stages on their way to possible NATO membership.

  12. Hot Air

    Finland's official finding: NATO membership would enhance our security (opens Hot Air)

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    Sweden: Us too.

  13. Digital Journal

    Finland to decide on NATO membership 'within weeks' (opens Digital Journal)

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    Rattled by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Finland's prime minister said Wednesday the Nordic nation would decide whether to apply for NATO membership

  14. Washington Post

    Opinion | Finland and Sweden belong in NATO (opens Washington Post)

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    It would be another defeat for Mr. Putin.

  15. Military.com

    Finland, Sweden Move Ahead Toward Possible NATO Membership (opens Military.com)

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    Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24 triggered a surge in support for joining NATO in the two traditionally militarily non-aligned Nordic countries.

  16. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    ‘Everything Changed When Russia Invaded': Finland and Sweden Inch Closer to Seeking NATO Membership (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    Marin and Andersson’s comments are the strongest indication yet that the two Nordic countries could swiftly seek to join NATO.

  17. Newsweek

    Sweden on verge of applying for NATO membership: Reports (opens Newsweek)

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    Russia previously warned Sweden and Finland against joining NATO.

  18. Bloomberg

    Finland Starts Path Toward NATO as Swedish Report Signals U-Turn (opens Bloomberg)

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    Finland started a process expected to lead to the Nordic nation’s bid to enter the NATO defense bloc, while media in neighboring Sweden reported its ruling party is now backing the idea after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

  19. Deutsche Welle

    Finland, Sweden expect rapid domestic debate on NATO membership | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    The Finnish and Swedish prime ministers gave a joint press conference in Stockholm as the war in Ukraine has prompted both countries to reevaluate traditional positions of neutrality that lasted throughout the Cold War.

  20. Washington Times

    Finland, Sweden edge closer to joining NATO, draw Moscow’s fury (opens Washington Times)

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    Finnish government officials said Wednesday they will decide within weeks whether to join NATO, while Sweden initiated a comprehensive review of security options that could also result in NATO membership.

  21. Breaking Defense

    Finnish NATO decision coming in 'weeks,' with Swedish choice not far behind (opens Breaking Defense)

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    Finnish security report finds NATO membership, along with Sweden's joining, would "enhance stability" in northern Europe, but also warns about unconventional responses from Russia and looming trade consequences.

  22. Fox News

    Sweden plans NATO application, Finland signals intent to join with security assessment: Report (opens Fox News)

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    Both countries will be able to present applications to join NATO at a meeting in Madrid in June.

  23. The Week

    Finland and Sweden begin debate on joining NATO, are expected to apply in June (opens The Week)

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  24. Portland Press Herald

    Finland, Sweden move toward possible NATO membership amid Putin threats (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Portland Press Herald's feed description

    Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24 triggered a surge in support for joining NATO in the two traditionally militarily non-aligned Nordic countries.

  25. CBS News

    Warning from ex-Russian president on Finland or Sweden joining NATO (opens CBS News)

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    Moscow would put nuclear arms near the Baltics and Scandinavia if Finland or Sweden join the alliance, ex-Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said. The Kremlin didn't comment.

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