Finland and Sweden have officially applied to join NATO due to Russia’s war in Ukraine. The official applications, handed over by Finland and Sweden’s ambassadors to NATO, set a security clock ticking. Advertisement“I warmly welcome the requests by Finland and Sweden to join NATO. Public opinion in Finland and Sweden has shifted massively in favor of membership since Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24. Finland and Sweden cooperate closely with NATO.

Source: Huffington Post May 18, 2022 12:49 UTC