Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has forced both Sweden and its eastern neighbor Finland to reconsider their belief that military neutrality is the best way to ensure national security. “We know more or less that (Finland) will apply to join NATO. And that changes the whole balance … If one of our countries joins, we know that tensions will increase,” Linde told the public broadcaster. SVT. Sign up now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register Asked if she believes Finland will join NATO, Linde said: “I think you can say for sure.” Both Sweden and Finland are expected to decide whether to join the military alliance in the coming weeks. read more Finnish Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto said on Friday that he hoped Finland and Sweden would take similar decisions at the same time. read more Sign up now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register Report by Helena Soderpalm. curated by Diane Craft Our role models: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.
