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Russia vows "retaliatory steps" over Finland NATO membership

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"Russia will be forced to take retaliatory steps, both of a military-technical and other nature," Moscow's foreign ministry said.

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  1. Ukrainian forces claim new gains as Sweden, Finland seek NATO membership

    Headline from PBS NewsHour ·

  2. Newest

    Russia vows "retaliatory steps" over Finland NATO membership

    Headline from Newsweek ·

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  1. PBS NewsHour

    Ukrainian forces claim new gains as Sweden, Finland seek NATO membership (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    PBS NewsHour's feed description

    President Biden on Wednesday highlighted how the war in Ukraine is raising food prices globally as previously neutral countries increasingly seek to join the defensive umbrella of NATO. This as Ukraine's counter-offensive around Kharkiv has pushed close to the Russian border, and as Russian missiles…

  2. CNN

    If Finland applies to join NATO it will be "for the security" of its citizens, says Prime Minister (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    The US intelligence community believes that President Vladimir Putin's war is likely to become "more unpredictable and escalatory" in the coming months. Follow here for live updates.

  3. Newsweek

    Russia vows "retaliatory steps" over Finland NATO membership (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    "Russia will be forced to take retaliatory steps, both of a military-technical and other nature," Moscow's foreign ministry said.

  4. NBC News

    Russia-Ukraine war live updates: Finland's leaders back NATO bid (opens NBC News)

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    Finland's leaders announce their support for a NATO bid, a blow to Russian President Vladimir Putin as his military was pushed back near Kharkiv.

  5. France 24

    Finland poised for NATO membership as Ukraine war crimps Russian gas (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    Finland on Thursday took a step towards fast-track membership of NATO, triggering a warning from the Kremlin, as the war in Ukraine throttled supplies of Russian gas to Europe.

  6. CNN

    What to know about Finland announcing support for NATO membership (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Ukrainian counterattacks near the Russian border in Kharkiv are making Moscow "very worried," according to a senior Ukrainian official. Follow here for live updates.

  7. CNN

    France says it fully supports Finland’s "sovereign choice" to join NATO (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Ukrainian counterattacks near the Russian border in Kharkiv are making Moscow "very worried," according to a senior Ukrainian official. Follow here for live updates.

  8. CNN

    Finland joining NATO is a threat to Russia, says the Kremlin (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Ukrainian counterattacks near the Russian border in Kharkiv are making Moscow "very worried," according to a senior Ukrainian official. Follow here for live updates.

  9. Sioux City Journal

    Live updates | Russia to respond to Finnish decision on NATO (opens Sioux City Journal)

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    Sioux City Journal's feed description

    Russia has warned that it will have to take unspecified “military-technical” steps in response to Finland’s decision to join NATO. The Russian Foreign Ministry warned on Thursday that Finland’s accession

  10. Shore News Network

    Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now (opens Shore News Network)

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    Shore News Network's feed description

    (Reuters) - Finland is expected to announce on Thursday its intent to join NATO with Sweden likely to follow soon after, diplomats and officials said, as

  11. New York Times

    Ukraine Live Updates: Russia Sees Threat as Finland Moves Closer to Joining NATO (opens New York Times)

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    Finland’s president and prime minister endorsed joining the alliance, another sign of how Russia’s invasion has strengthened NATO instead of weakening it. Moscow said it would “take necessary measures” to protect itself, as Vladimir Putin shows no sign of backing down in Ukraine.

  12. Fox News

    Kremlin calls Finland's NATO move a threat to Russia (opens Fox News)

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    The Kremlin on Thursday said Finland’s push to join NATO is a direct threat to Russia as well as the stability of the European continent and vowed to respond accordingly.

  13. Newsweek

    Ukraine War Live Updates: (opens Newsweek)

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    As Finland announced its support for joining NATO, Russia promised to take 'retaliatory steps." Follow Newsweek for the latest.

  14. Portland Press Herald

    Finland moves to join NATO in response to Russian attack on Ukraine (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Portland Press Herald's feed description

    While Russia's advance in the Donbas has been slow, Ukraine's military noted that Moscow has achieved 'partial success.'

  15. CNN

    Ukraine is entering a "long" phase of war, defense minister says (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Russia has warned it will be 'forced to take retaliatory steps' if Finland goes forward with joining NATO after the Nordic country announced its support for joining the US-led military alliance. Follow here for live updates.

  16. New Hampshire Union Leader

    Russia threatens to retaliate as Finland seeks to join NATO (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)

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    New Hampshire Union Leader's feed description

    HELSINKI/KHARKIV, Ukraine — Finland said on Thursday it would apply to join NATO “without delay,” with Sweden expected to follow, as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine looked set to bring about

  17. CNN

    Ukrainian forces press on with counter-offensive in Kharkiv (opens CNN)

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    Russia has warned it will be 'forced to take retaliatory steps' if Finland goes forward with joining NATO after the Nordic country announced its support for joining the US-led military alliance. Follow here for live updates.

  18. CNN

    Live Updates: Russia invades Ukraine (opens CNN)

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    Russia has warned it will be 'forced to take retaliatory steps' if Finland goes forward with joining NATO after the Nordic country announced its support for joining the US-led military alliance. Follow here for live updates.

  19. CNN

    Russia will be "forced to take retaliatory steps" if Finland joins NATO, Russian foreign ministry says (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Ukrainian counterattacks near the Russian border in Kharkiv are making Moscow "very worried," according to a senior Ukrainian official.

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