Finnish leaders announced Thursday their belief that Finland should join NATO because of Russia's war in Ukraine. Sweden could soon follow suit.
FILE IMAGE - Picture taken on May 4, 2022, shows Finnish soldiers during the Arrow 22 exercise at the Niinisalo garrison in Kankaanpää, western Finland. It’s likely to be the quickest NATO enlargement ever and one that would redraw Europe’s security map.
But Russia’s war in Ukraine and Putin’s apparent desire to establish a Moscow-centered "sphere of influence" have shaken their security notions to the core. Just days after he ordered the Feb. 24 invasion, public opinion shifted dramatically. NORDEFCO, as it’s known, focuses on cooperation. Working within NATO means putting forces under joint command.
Most importantly, they already meet NATO’s membership criteria, on functioning democracies, good neighborly relations, clear borders and armed forces that are in lock-step with the allies. After the invasion, they formally boosted information exchanges with NATO and sit in on every meeting on war issues.
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