Coverage dated April 24, 2022 to April 27, 2022

NATO Chief Says Finland, Sweden Could Join Quite Quickly

Headline from Military.com, on the newest of 3 developments

Stoltenberg’s remarks came as public support in Finland and Sweden for NATO membership mounts in response to Russia’s war in Ukraine.

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Developments in this update

3 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

Apr 25, 2022
Joint Sweden, Finland bid for NATO expected within weeks
Headline from Washington Times ·
Apr 26, 2022
NATO Could Provide ‘Arrangements’ For Sweden And Finland During Membership Process, Secretary-General Says
Headline from Forbes ·
Apr 28, 2022Newest
NATO Chief Says Finland, Sweden Could Join Quite Quickly
Headline from Military.com ·

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Reports & sources

14 articles, oldest first.

Washington Times
Joint Sweden, Finland bid for NATO expected within weeks (opens Washington Times)
Published Apr 24, 2022
Washington Times's feed description
A joint application from Sweden and Finland to end their longstanding policy of neutrality and apply for NATO membership could be coming in a matter of weeks, according to press reports Monday from both countries.
The Guardian
Sweden and Finland agree to submit Nato applications (opens The Guardian)
Published Apr 24, 2022
The Guardian's feed description
The two countries could apply for membership simultaneously as soon as mid May
Truthout
Sweden and Finland Will Apply to Join NATO, Officials Confirm (opens Truthout)
Published Apr 25, 2022
Truthout's feed description
Peace activists in both countries have spoken out against NATO membership.
The Week
Reports: Sweden and Finland agree to apply for NATO membership at the same time (opens The Week)
Published Apr 25, 2022
Deseret News
Report: Sweden and Finland indicate willingness to join NATO (opens Deseret News)
Published Apr 25, 2022
Deseret News's feed description
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has caused the two countries to reevaluate their strict neutrality policies.
Military.com
NATO Chief Says Finland, Sweden Could Join Quite Quickly (opens Military.com)
Published Apr 27, 2022
Military.com's feed description
Stoltenberg’s remarks came as public support in Finland and Sweden for NATO membership mounts in response to Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Insider
NATO chief says Finland and Sweden would be quickly welcomed 'with open arms' if they want to join alliance (opens Insider)
Published Apr 27, 2022
Insider's feed description
Finland and Sweden earlier offered indications that they would both seek NATO membership, saying Russia's war in Ukraine changed everything.
Forbes
NATO Could Provide ‘Arrangements’ For Sweden And Finland During Membership Process, Secretary-General Says (opens Forbes)
Published Apr 27, 2022
Forbes's feed description
Stoltenberg said that if Finland and Sweden decide to apply, he expects for the two countries to be “warmly welcomed” and for the “process to go quickly.”
Fox News
NATO chief says Finland, Sweden could join quickly (opens Fox News)
Published Apr 27, 2022
Fox News's feed description
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Thursday Finland and Sweden would be welcomed with open arms if they decide to join NATO following speculation the two countries would join.

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