Coverage dated February 24, 2022

Russia threatens 'military and political consequences' if Finland, Sweden try joining NATO

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Russia threatened “military and political consequences” against Finland and Sweden on Friday if they attempted to join NATO.

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The Hill
Russia threatens 'military and political consequences' if Finland, Sweden try joining NATO (opens The Hill)
Published Feb 24, 2022
The Hill's feed description
Russia threatened “military and political consequences” against Finland and Sweden on Friday if they attempted to join NATO.
Breaking Defense
Will Russia’s Ukraine invasion drive Sweden, Finland to NATO? (opens Breaking Defense)
Published Feb 24, 2022
Breaking Defense's feed description
After Finland's prime minister noted that the Ukraine invasion may energize public interest in joining NATO, a Russian spokeswoman threatened "military and political repercussion" if Sweden or Finland join the alliance.
The National Interest
Ukraine Invasion Makes Finland Ponder NATO Membership (opens The National Interest)
Published Feb 24, 2022
The National Interest's feed description
Russian aggression has Finland reconsidering its policy of neutrality.
Newsweek
Russia issues ominous warning to Finland, Sweden should they join NATO (opens Newsweek)
Published Feb 24, 2022
Newsweek's feed description
Ukraine's president confirmed that both countries had offered their support in the fight against Russia.
Fox News
Russia says Finland, Sweden could face consequences if countries move to join NATO (opens Fox News)
Published Feb 24, 2022
Fox News's feed description
A Russian official on Friday issued a warning to Finland and Sweden should both nations intend to join NATO, saying such moves would have “serious military-political repercussions.”