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Lavrov on Sweden and Finland joining NATO: It does not make much difference

The Russian Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrovstated today that its accession Φινλανδίας and her Sweden in the NATO probably «not to make a big difference ” as the two countries participated for a long time in the military exercises of the Alliance.

“Finland and Sweden, as well as other neutral countries, have been participating in NATO military exercises for many years.. NATO calculates their territory when planning a military expansion to the east. Let’s see how their land will be used in practice within the framework of the North Atlantic Alliance, “Lavrov said, according to the APE-MPE.

Moment ago Sweden’s request for the country to join NATO was officially signed. The process of signing the request by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ann Linde, was broadcast live on Swedish public television SVT, which described the moment as historic for the country.

«We do the best for our countrySaid the Swedish minister after the signing of the document. She described the move as “big” and “serious”, as it responds to what she wants and what is best for the country.

The official document is expected to be sent to Brussels, the headquarters of the North Atlantic Alliance, together with that of Finland, with Jens Stoltenberg, NATO Secretary General, as the first recipient.

Borrell: I hope NATO will overcome Turkey’s objections to Finland and Sweden

THE Finland and the Sweden will receive strong support from the Member States, said the EU High Representative, Josep Borrellattending the Council of Defense Ministers in Brussels.

He noted that the decision of the two countries to apply to join NATO increases unity and power and is the opposite of what Putin would like.ADVERTISING

Asked about Turkey’s reaction to the decision by Finland and Sweden, Josef Borrell expressed the hope that “NATO will overcome its (Turkey) objections”.

It is noted that Turkey opposes the accession of Finland and Sweden to Finland, with Recep Tayyip Erdogan characteristically noting yesterday: “Let them not bother to travel to Turkey to persuade us to approve their request”.

Source: News Beast

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