Tag: Stoltenberg
President Niinistö: Sweden’s security is not vulnerable if Finland joins NATO first
Although both Nordic countries have held negotiations with NATO, Turkey and Hungary have not yet ratified their offers. The biggest obstacle has been Turkey, which has expressed its opposition to Finland’s and Sweden’s view of the PKK, which it considers a terrorist organization. However, his visit to Ankara last Friday the president Erdoğan said that […]
463: The art of charming a Hungarian
It has been a kind of NATO Week on steroids, where parts of Hungary’s top echelon visited Sweden, NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg as well, and in addition the government has received its long-awaited bill that will make the country ready for entry into the defense alliance. The Hungarian delegation’s visit to the capital was covered […]
Right now: Kristersson is holding a press conference with the NATO chief
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg hold a press conference after the meeting with the Riksdag parties that stand behind Sweden’s NATO application. Hear Ekot’s live broadcast with reporter Ci Holmgren on site. The presenter is Per Bergfors Nyberg.
NATO chief: Finland and Sweden in a stronger position than before the alliance
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that it would be impossible for the members of the alliance not to intervene if the security of Finland or Sweden were threatened.
The EU nation supports the Chinese peace plan
The ongoing conflict between Moscow and Kiev is bad for both Russia and Ukraine, as well as the ?whole world,? Budapest thinks Hungary’s government supports Beijing’s peace plan for the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Prime Minister Viktor Orban told parliament on Monday. The 12-point plan released by China last week calls for the resumption of […]
Finland makes it clear that it is not waiting for Sweden to join NATO
foreign minister Pekka Haavisto (Green) told Turkey informed YLE last weekend that Finland has fulfilled the conditions it set for supporting the membership application, but further negotiations are needed with Sweden. President Sauli Niinistö stated In Sweden’s national radio company, Sveriges Radio, that if Turkey ratifies Finland but not Sweden as a member of the […]
NATO chief Stoltenberg headed to Finland
Stoltenberg is scheduled to attend the meeting of the Nordic social democratic parties on February 28.
460: Finland lets go of Sweden’s hand
Finland is getting ready for a scenario where Turkey lets them in but not Sweden into NATO. At the same time, the defense alliance’s secretary general, Jens Stoltenberg, opens the possibility that this could be the case. This causes headaches for Swedish politicians who, after all, worked based on the hand-in-hand-with-Finland scenario. Ribbenvik leaves the […]
Türkiye may evaluate Finland, Sweden NATO bid separately: Turkish FM
ANKARA, Feb. 16 (Xinhua) — Turkey’s foreign minister reiterated Thursday that his country may evaluate Finland’s and Sweden’s bids to join NATO separately. “We could evaluate Finland’s NATO membership process separately from Sweden,” Mevlut Cavusoglu said at a joint press conference with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in the Turkish capital, Ankara. “Türkiye’s position on […]
Finland, Sweden to join NATO soon, they have fulfilled the obligation
BRUSSELS – Finland and Sweden will join NATO in the autumn when they have met all of Ankara’s requirements. However, their accession protocol has not yet been ratified by Hungary and Turkey, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said at a press conference on Wednesday after meeting NATO defense ministers. “Both Sweden and Finland have now […]
NATO chief calls for bigger defense budgets
BRUSSELS, Feb. 15 (Xinhua) — North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) member states should commit to spending at least 2 percent of their gross domestic product (GDP) on defense by next year, the alliance’s Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said Wednesday. He was speaking to journalists after a NATO defense ministers’ meeting here to address key issues […]
Swedish Prime Minister issues update on NATO’s future prospects
Stockholm has indicated that it is willing to abandon its goal of synchronizing the connection with Finland Sweden may be forced to abandon its plan to join NATO alongside Finland and instead become part of the military bloc at a later date, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has admitted. Sweden’s Prime Minister claimed that such a […]
Sweden’s Prime Minister updates on NATO’s future prospects
Stockholm has indicated that it is willing to abandon its goal of synchronizing the connection with Finland Sweden may be forced to abandon its plan to join NATO alongside Finland and instead become part of the military alliance at a later date, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has admitted. Sweden’s Prime Minister claimed that such a […]
NATO chief: Reunification of Finland and Sweden is not a primary concern
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said there were no signs the Kremlin was preparing for peace.
Ukraine is draining NATO’s ammunition stockpile: Stoltenberg
BRUSSELS, Feb. 13 (Xinhua) — The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) must “increase production” of munitions as Ukraine’s rate of use is depleting current capabilities and draining stockpiles, the alliance’s Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said Monday. The conflict in Ukraine is “consuming a huge amount of ammunition and depleting allied stocks,” he told reporters ahead […]
Niinistö: Enter Finland "direct" contact Turkey after Erdogan’s comments
President Sauli Niinistö spoke with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Monday, but the details of the call have not been disclosed.
Ready at Ramstein: Denmark pledges aid to Ukraine at the defense summit
The Minister of Defense will also meet NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg at the summit as well as his colleagues Lloyd Austin III (USA), Ben Wallace (Great Britain) and Pål Jonson (Sweden). While a number of other countries – including the US, UK and Poland – have reiterated their intention to donate tanks to Ukraine, […]
Turkish minister comments on extraditions of NATO applicants
Helsinki and Stockholm pledged to address Turkish concerns about suspected terrorists in order for Ankara to approve their bid to join the bloc Finland and Sweden have not extradited a single suspect to Turkey since they promised to review Ankara’s requests, a Turkish minister has said. Trkiye made NATO entry conditional on the two Nordic […]
Sweden’s new prime minister discusses NATO with Finnish leaders; Stoltenberg meets Erdogan
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson is visiting Helsinki as Turkey demands more extraditions before the two countries’ NATO applications are accepted.
Ukraine fast-tracks NATO membership; The US is pushing back
WASHINGTON – Ukraine’s bid to speed up its efforts to join NATO, following Russia’s annexation of four more Ukrainian territories, is being met with caution in Brussels and Washington, where top officials are trying to shift focus to their unwavering support for Kyiv. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy posted a video on social media on Friday […]
NATO struggles to supply winter uniforms to Ukraine Der Spiegel
Kyiv has reportedly asked the military bloc to urgently supply it with hundreds of thousands of uniforms and other equipment NATO members have scraped the barrel in their efforts to provide Ukraine with adequate winter uniforms and field camp equipment, German magazine Der Spiegel reported on Monday. Kyiv has apparently urged the bloc to urgently […]
NATO reveals its goal in the Ukraine conflict
Avoiding a “full-scale war” with Russia is one of the main priorities, says Jens Stoltenberg One of NATO’s main goals in the Ukraine conflict is to prevent a “all-out war” with Russia, the alliance’s Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Thursday. “In this conflict, NATO has two tasks: to support Ukraine and to prevent the […]
The US Senate approves NATO membership in Finland, Sweden
Washington DC [US]August 4 (ANI): Amid threats from Russian President Vladimir Putin that Sweden and Finland would face unspecified retaliation if they joined NATO, the US Senate on Wednesday (local time) approved both countries’ applications to join the alliance. The Senate voted overwhelmingly to approve a treaty that would expand NATO to include Finland and […]
NATO allies signed the accession protocol for Sweden and Finland
– When there are 32 nations around the table, we are even stronger and our nations are even safer when we face the biggest security crisis in decades, stated the NATO Secretary General. Jens Stoltenberg at the press conference after the signing ceremony. Xinhua reports that NATO’s 30 member states formally invited Finland and Sweden […]
Finland and Sweden are approaching NATO membership
30 member countries have signed the accession protocols for the two Nordic countries Both Finland and Sweden have taken a step closer to becoming full members of NATO after the ambassadors from all 30 member countries of the US-led bloc on Tuesday signed accession protocols for the two Nordic countries. The accession ceremony was held […]
The NATO summit ends in the midst of criticism of the bloc’s aggression
© Provided by Xinhua “NATO has always been used by the United States as a tool to preserve its hegemony,” said Professor Gilbert Achcar. “The United States is trying to pressure Europe to pursue its own policies, including in East Asia.” MADRID, June 30 (Xinhua) – The 2022 Summit of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization […]
Live: Ukraine’s war at the center of the “important” NATO summit in Madrid
The war in Ukraine will be in focus for a NATO summit in Madrid, its secretary general, Jens Stoltenberg, is considered “crucial” for the alliance’s future on Wednesday. Finland and Sweden will be formally invited to join the alliance after Turkey put down its opposition on Tuesday. Follow our live blog for the latest developments. […]
Two states will join NATO
NATO has formally invited Sweden and Finland to become its newest members The US-led military bloc NATO has formally invited former non-aligned Sweden and Finland to join its ranks. “Today, we have decided to invite Finland and Sweden to join NATO and have agreed to sign the accession protocols.” said the bloc in a statement […]
Joe Biden congratulates Finland, Sweden and Turkey on signing the NATO Accession Treaty
The President of Finland invited the President of Finland Sauli Niinistö and the Prime Minister of Sweden Magdalena Anderssonvisited the White House and said he strongly supported their membership. “Their membership will strengthen NATO’s collective security and benefit the entire transatlantic alliance. I look forward to working with NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg, our allies and […]
Joe Biden congratulates Finland, Sweden and Turkey for reaching a pact to join NATO
Washington [US]June 29 (ANI): US President Joe Biden congratulates Finland, Sweden and Turkey for reaching an agreement that will pave the way for the Nordic countries to join the alliance with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). In a statement, Biden said: “I congratulate Turkey, Finland and Sweden on signing a trilateral memorandum, which paves […]
Erdogan does not signal any progress in Sweden’s NATO bid
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan signaled on Saturday that no progress had been made in Sweden’s attempts to join NATO, and called on Stockholm to take “concrete measures” to address Ankara’s concerns, his office said. – Other media news – In a telephone conversation with Sweden’s Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson, Erdogan reiterated […]
Sweden should address fundamental issues in order to join NATO – a key member
Stockholm has so far not taken any “tangible” measures to address Ankara’s concerns, says Turkey The Swedish government should address issues of “fundamental importance” for Turkey to reach an agreement on its NATO membership, Ankara said on Saturday. The news follows a telephone conversation between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena […]
Sweden should address fundamental issues in order to join NATO Turkey
Stockholm has so far not taken any? Tangible? measures to solve their problems, Ankara claims The Swedish government should address issues of “fundamental importance” for Turkey to reach an agreement on its NATO membership, Ankara said on Saturday. The news follows a telephone conversation between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena […]
NATO chief “can not guarantee” membership for Finland and Sweden
Getting the two Nordic nations into the military alliance is still the goal, says Jens Stoltenberg NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has said it is uncertain whether the military alliance will be able to overcome Turkey’s opposition to membership for Finland and Sweden. The two Nordic countries applied to join the US-led bloc in May, […]
The NATO chief says he will increase troops to the east
According to Stoltenberg, ministers have discussed the future attitude of the organization and how it can increase practical support to Allies by significantly strengthening its presence, capabilities and capabilities. “This means more NATO-led combat forces to strengthen our combat forces in the eastern part of our alliance,” Stoltenberg said. “Increase air, naval and cyber defense, […]
NATO leaders have pledged their support for Ukraine
The leaders of seven NATO countries have promised to support Sweden’s and Finland’s accession to the alliance and to provide more heavy weapons to Ukraine, the Associated Press reported. They expressed their support after an informal meeting in the official residence of the Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte in The Hague, arranged by Rutte and […]
Finland, Sweden can participate in the NATO summit in Madrid as “invited”: US Ambassador
Washington [US]June 14 (ANI): Finland and Sweden may join the forthcoming NATO summit in Madrid as invited non-members despite Turkey’s stance to deny them entry into the alliance, said US NATO Ambassador Julianne Smith on Tuesday. “Our goal here is to try to see if we can have Sweden and Finland sitting at the table […]
Finland and Sweden to attend Madrid summit “invitations”: US ambassador
“Many of us hoped to see these two countries join us in Madrid when invited to the table with other leaders. We don’t know if that will happen.” The United States is working behind closed doors to address Turkey’s concerns about the possible accession of Finland and Sweden to the alliance, Smith said. The Madrid […]
Finland does not join NATO but Sweden – President
The US-led bloc has no deadline to accept the two Nordic countries in the face of opposition from Turkey, NATO Secretary General has signaled Finland will not join the US-led NATO bloc but Sweden if it later ends up in a dead end on its way up, Finnish President Sauli Niinisto has said. The official […]
NATO chiefs cancel visit to Germany
Jens Stoltenberg has interrupted a series of personal meetings in Germany and Romania NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg abruptly canceled his visit to Berlin on Thursday, just hours before arriving in the German capital. The head of the military alliance has developed shingles, according to his office. Stoltenberg was scheduled to visit Berlin for talks […]
Ukraine crisis: Finland sends more military equipment in the middle of NATO’s ambitions
Helsinki [Finland]June 12 (ANI): Ambitions to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), Finland announced on Friday that it will send more military equipment to Ukraine as the military bloc considered the country’s application to join the alliance. “Finland will not forget Ukraine and the Ukrainians. We will continue to help: We will send a […]
NATO chief: Turkey has “legitimate concerns” about terrorism
HELSINKI – NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Sunday that Turkey has “legitimate concerns” about terrorism and other issues that need to be taken seriously. Turkey has accused Finland and Sweden of supporting Kurdish militants and says they will not support the two Nordic nations that join NATO until they change their policy. At […]
Finland will send more military equipment to NATO targets
Minister of Defense of Finland Antti Kaikkonen said, adding that the decision on what equipment to send was based on the needs of Ukraine and its military, The Hill reports. Support for Ukraine comes after Sweden and Finland apply for NATO membership, which Russia has strongly opposed. Their applications came after Russia threatened countries not […]
Keskiviikon lehdet: Jatkuva yllätys Turkin osastolla, leikkipaikkaruokailu, pääministerin pohja
Suomen ja Ruotsin Nato-jäsenyysprosessi on ollut kolmen viikon ajan pysähdyksissä Turkin vastustuksen vuoksi, joka keskittyy lähinnä väitteisiin, että maat tukevat kurditerroristeja. Turkki käynnisti molempia maita painostavan kampanjan kurdikysymyksestä ja aseiden vientikielloista 13. toukokuuta, viisi päivää ennen kuin Suomi ja Ruotsi jättivät jäsenhakemuksensa Brysselissä. Sisään Ilta-Sanoman haastattelut, presidentti Sauli Niinistö sanoi, ettei ollut syytä epäillä Turkin […]
The President of Finland is in talks with the Prime Minister of NATO, the Prime Minister of Norway
Finnish President Sauli Niinistö meets with the Secretary General of NATO Jens Stoltenberg and the Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Gahr Støreincluding a two-day discussion session starting Sunday night. According to the press release, the negotiations will take place in Kultaranta, the President’s summer residence in Southwest Finland. Topics for discussion at the Kultaranta Talks […]
NATO Secretary General meets with top US officials
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg will meet with top US officials starting on Wednesday, almost two weeks after top leaders from Finland and Sweden met with US President Joe Biden to join the military alliance. – Other media news – Stoltenberg will meet Foreign Minister Antony Blinken on Wednesday and the two […]
The NATO chief mentions conditions for Finland and Sweden
It is unlikely that the two countries will become candidate members if they do not respond to Turkey, says Jens Stoltenberg Finland and Sweden will probably not become NATO candidate members at the upcoming alliance summit on June 28-30 if they do not meet Turkey’s requirements, the bloc’s general secretary Jens Stoltenberg announced during a […]
Turkey demands concessions from NATO applicants
Sanctions imposed on Sweden by Ankara cannot be ignored, warns Ankara Ankara can not “Lay aside” sanctions that Stockholm imposed on Turkey when we discussed Sweden’s attempt to join NATO, said President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday. “Turkey’s important role in NATO and other international organizations is clear. Nevertheless, we are still discussing the lifting […]
Erdogan wants “documents, not statements” from the NATO applicant
Sanctions imposed by Sweden against Ankara cannot be ignored, says the Turkish president Ankara can not “Lay aside” sanctions that Stockholm imposed on Turkey when we discussed Sweden’s attempt to join NATO, said President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday. “Turkey’s important role in NATO and other international organizations is clear. Nevertheless, we are still discussing […]
The Arctic region is transformed into an int’l theater for military operations: Russian FM
Moscow [Russia]May 23 (ANI / Sputnik): Russian Ambassador for Arctic Cooperation Nikolay Korchunov told Sputnik on Sunday that the Arctic region has been transformed into an international theater for military operations since Finland and Sweden applied for NATO membership. On Wednesday, Helsinki and Stockholm handed over their applications for membership in NATO to NATO Secretary […]
Erdogan calls on Sweden and Finland to address Turkey’s security problems
Istanbul [Turkey]May 21 (ANI / Xinhua): Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke with leaders of Sweden and Finland on Saturday, urging the two NATO candidate countries to address Turkey’s security concerns. Erdogan told Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson in a telephone conversation that the Nordic country should stop providing political, economic and weapons support to […]
Russia will cut off gas supplies to Finland
Gasum’s gas filling stations in the gas network area will continue their normal operations, the company says in a press release. This development is significant, as it will take place a few days after Finland and Sweden formally submitted their letters of accession to NATO. This was seen as a significant moment for two European […]
NATO chief promises to resolve Turkey’s concerns over expansion
Copenhagen [Denmark]May 20 (ANI / Xinhua): Jens Stoltenberg, Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), promised on Thursday to address Turkey’s concerns about Finland’s and Sweden’s applications to join the military alliance. “We address the concerns that Turkey has expressed,” he said at a press conference held here with his host, Denmark’s Prime […]
NATO member blocks Sweden and Finland’s accession talks media
Turkey has opposed the Nordic states? membership of the US-led bloc and accuses them of supporting terrorist groups Turkey has blocked NATO accession talks with Finland and Sweden, several media reported on Wednesday. It came as representatives of the member states of the military bloc gathered to begin negotiations just hours after both nations officially […]
Halla-aho: It is unrealistic to think that one member could block joining NATO
“It is mainly a question of Turkey’s domestic policy and the desire to promote the issues that are important to it,” he said at a press conference at the announcement of the NATO committee’s report. President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan reiterated on Monday that he intends to reject applications from Finland and Sweden. Turkey […]
NATO member blocks media accession negotiations in Sweden and Finland
Has Turkey been against the Nordic states? accession to the bloc and accuses the countries of supporting? terrorists? groups Turkey has blocked NATO accession talks with Finland and Sweden on Wednesday, several media have reported. Representatives of the member states of the military bloc have gathered to begin negotiations just hours after both nations officially […]
Finland and Sweden formally submit applications for NATO membership
Finland and Sweden have officially applied for membership in NATO’s military alliance, spurred on by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg announced on Wednesday at the Alliance’s headquarters in Brussels, flanked by ambassadors from both countries after receiving their formal application letter. “This is a good day at a critical moment for […]
Finland and Sweden submit applications to join NATO
Brussels [Belgium]May 18 (ANI): Finland and Sweden submitted letters on Wednesday formally expressing interest in joining NATO, an important moment for two European countries that held the position of military alliance until Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The letters were conveyed by the Finnish ambassador and the Swedish NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg at the Alliance’s […]
Turkey’s list of demands on NATO revealed
Ankara’s threat to block Finland’s and Sweden’s bids reportedly has nothing to do with Russia Turkey’s list of demands for NATO and its future members Finland and Sweden include the abolition of sanctions against Ankara for its purchase of the S-400 missile defense system from Russia, as well as its reintroduction into the F-35 program […]
Finland and Sweden officially submit Letters of Application to NATO
Finland and Sweden have officially applied for membership of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Finland’s Ambassador to NATO Klaus Korhonen and his Swedish counterpart Axel Wernhoff submitted two letters of application together to NATO Headquarters in Brussels on Wednesday morning. Secretary General of NATO Jens Stoltenberg described the simultaneous submission of applications a "a historic […]
Online shoppers are rushing to click on the historic $ 8 "NATO pen"
Pen mark used by the Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto (Green) signs Finland’s historic NATO application letter on Tuesday night has since been sold out of Stockmann’s online store. Writing a column afternoon newspaper Iltalehti, editor Jari Hanska recalls how he lent his own pen to Haavisto before signing the letter at the Government Center in […]
The Finnish Parliament approves the country’s accession to NATO
Helsinki [Finland]May 17 (ANI): Finland’s parliament has approved the country’s accession to NATO, with 188 out of 200 lawmakers supporting the decision and eight voting against, a Sputnik correspondent reported on Tuesday. US President Joe Biden will host his Finnish counterpart and Sweden’s Prime Minister in the White House on May 19 for talks on […]
Blinken discusses Ukraine, Iran nuclear agreements with German, French, British counterparts
Berlin [Germany]May 16 (ANI): In addition to NATO Foreign Ministers’ meeting on Sunday (local time), US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with his counterparts from Germany, Britain and France in Berlin to discuss the situation in Ukraine and the ongoing negotiations with Iran on the revival of the nuclear deal. . Blinken met with […]
NATO discusses membership in Finland, Sweden in Berlin
Berlin [Germany]May 15 (ANI): NATO Foreign Ministers met in Berlin on Sunday to discuss Finland’s and Sweden’s possible membership application and to confirm NATO’s support for Ukraine in the wake of Russia’s invasion. To the media via video link together with German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, Stoltenberg said that Sweden and Finland are NATO’s closest […]
NATO Summit in Madrid in June to evaluate future NATO-Russia relations: Blinken
Berlin [Germany]May 15 (ANI): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Sunday that the NATO summit in June will evaluate the military alliance’s future relationship with Russia, which has deteriorated since the start of the “military operation” in Ukraine. He made these comments after an informal meeting with NATO allies in Berlin. Blinken is […]
Blinken discusses security, financial assistance with Kuleba in Berlin
Berlin [Germany]May 15 (ANI): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba next to the NATO Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Berlin on Sunday and discussed security and financial assistance to Kyiv. “Met FM @DmytroKuleba before today’s @NATO Foreign Ministers’ meeting to discuss the security and financial assistance that Ukraine needs […]
Finland is applying for NATO membership
Helsinki [Finland]May 15 (ANI): Finland announced on Sunday that it has agreed to join the alliance, a decision that is likely to disrupt Russia, at a time when the Ukraine conflict has been going on for more than two months and resulted in significant losses on both sides. This statement was made after the President […]
Romania supports Sweden, Finland’s accession to NATO: Foreign Minister
Bucharest [Romania]May 15 (ANI / Sputnik): Romania’s Foreign Minister Bogdan Aurescu confirmed that Romania is ready to support Finland’s and Sweden’s accession to NATO and expects the Nordic states to make a significant contribution to strengthening NATO’s eastern flank, the Romanian Foreign Ministry said. on Sunday. “The head of Romanian diplomacy appreciated the high level […]
Sweden’s government party to reveal its position to NATO
The decision is expected to be announced on May 15 shortly after similar moves from Finland Sweden’s governing party will reveal its stance on NATO membership on May 15, three days after a similar move is expected to be taken by Finland, Social Democrat general secretary Tobias Baudin said on Monday. In the midst of […]
Finland’s and Sweden’s NATO membership transforms the region into a “war theater”: Russia’s ambassador
On the contrary, the Russians must change their perception of previously neutral countries as a springboard for the NATO threat. And in such a paradigm, the non-nuclear power of the Baltic Sea can be forgotten, ”Stepanov said. The Russian ambassador suggested that the West made a dangerous choice for a future model of security and […]
Sweden, Finland’s time to join NATO now: Former Secretary General of NATO
“I think there is an opportunity for Finland and Sweden [the] the two countries join right now because Putin is worried about elsewhere. He can’t do anything about it, “Rasmussen told CNBC on Saturday. He warned that it could take “months” to complete the accession procedures, as the parliaments of NATO’s 30 member states would […]
Time for Sweden, Finland to join NATO now: Former NATO Secretary General
Moscow [Russia]May 8 (ANI / Sputnik): Former NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen says it is time for Sweden and Finland to join the military alliance now, while Russian President Vladimir Putin is “occupied” by Ukraine. “When it comes to Finland and Sweden, I think there is a possibility [the] two countries to join, right […]
The NATO chief outlines security promises for Sweden
The alliance said it was ready to deploy additional forces to the Baltic Sea as soon as Stockholm formally requested to join the bloc. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has said that the Western military alliance will carry out new troop deployments near Russia’s borders if Sweden requests to join – even before it is […]
Stoltenberg: "Finland’s membership strengthens NATO"
Secretary General of NATO, Jens Stoltenbergsaid that if Finland decides to join the military alliance, the accession process would be very good "smooth and fast." He commented on the matter in an exclusive interview with Yle’s journalist Rikhard Husu on Thursday. The interview can be viewed in its entirety in the video above. It starts […]
NATO is spending $ 8 billion on military support for Ukraine, and it gives more: Stoltenberg
And we see the importance of further strengthening our support for Ukraine, “Stoltenberg said at a joint press conference in Brussels with the President of the European Parliament. Roberta Metsola. To demonstrate the unity of the European Union and NATO, Mr Stoltenberg was invited for the first time to meet with members of the Conference […]
Xinhua World News Summary at 0030 GMT, April 29
BRUSSELS – Finland’s and Sweden’s applications to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) will be processed quickly if the Scandinavian countries choose to do so, said the military alliance’s secretary general Jens Stoltenberg on Thursday. “If they decide to apply, Finland and Sweden will be welcomed with open arms to NATO. Finland and Sweden […]
NATO Secretary General, President Niinistö, discusses Finland’s possible application process
Secretary General of NATO Jens Stoltenberg has announced its intention to hold remote negotiations with the President of Finland Sauli Niinistö on Thursday. Stoltenberg said that the discussion will focus on Finland’s possible application for membership and possible arrangements for the period between the submission of the application and its ratification. News agency Reuters reports […]
Finland’s NATO debate is probably one of Scotland’s confrontations
Tensions in Ukraine have raised the question of whether NATO membership is vital to Putin’s defense against Russia. If Putin threatens to merge into the Russian Federation those nations that were once not only part of the Soviet Union but also part of the former Russian Empire, then Finland has a right to be concerned. […]
Finland welcomes NATO for war games
The operation comes when Helsinki is considering membership in the US-led military bloc NATO members Latvia, Estonia and the Netherlands will hold joint naval exercises with Finland in the Baltic Sea, Helsinki has confirmed and notes that the exercises will focus on “my countermeasures.” The war games will be held between Thursday and Friday after […]
Finland welcomes NATO warships for exercises
The exercises come when Helsinki is considering NATO membership NATO members Latvia, Estonia and the Netherlands will hold joint naval exercises with Finland in the Baltic Sea, the Finnish military said, noting that the exercises will focus on “my countermeasures.” The training mission will be held between Thursday and Friday after a visit to Turku, […]
Sweden, Finland to apply for NATO membership together in May: Reports
Moscow [Russia]April 26 (ANI / Sputnik): On Monday, the Swedish newspaper Expressen confirmed the Finnish media’s information that Sweden and Finland are preparing to jointly apply to NATO on 16-20 May. On Monday, the Finnish newspaper Iltalehti reported that Finland’s and Sweden’s applications to NATO should be published in the week beginning May 16. A […]
Swedish opposition may change attitude towards NATO
The leader of the Sweden Democrats says that he will advocate joining the US-led bloc if neighboring Finland continues to become a member A central opposition party in Sweden will reportedly try to change its attitude to whether the country should join NATO, if the neighboring country Finland applies for membership. Such a move would […]
The Swedish opposition party may change its attitude towards NATO
The leader of the Sweden Democrats says that he will advocate joining the western military bloc if neighboring Finland continues to become a member A central opposition party in Sweden will reportedly try to change its position on whether the country should join NATO if neighboring Finland applies for membership, which could potentially pave the […]
Right now: Jens Stoltenberg on today’s Foreign Ministers’ meeting in NATO
During the day, NATO held a meeting of foreign ministers in Brussels. The guest of honor was Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, who had a clear message ahead of the meeting. “My agenda is very simple, it has three points: weapons, arms and weapons,” said Dmytro Kuleba.
NATO makes an offer to Finland and Sweden
Secretary-General says Western bloc militaries would welcome former neutral Nordic nations amid Ukraine crisis NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that Finland and Sweden would be quickly brought into the alliance if they applied for membership, as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine raises security concerns on the bloc’s eastern flank. “Of course it is up to […]
Finland will make a NATO decision this spring, Marin reiterates
“In this new situation and changed security environment, we must also evaluate all means to ensure the security of Finland and Finns. We need to seriously consider our own position and approach to military policy. We need to do this carefully but quickly and efficiently this spring. He recalled that the decision would have consequences […]
NATO chief says Finland and Sweden can join “quickly”
Secretary-General says Western bloc militaries would welcome former neutral Nordic nations amid Ukraine crisis NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that Finland and Sweden would be quickly brought into the alliance if they applied for membership, as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine raises security concerns on the bloc’s eastern flank. “Of course it is up to […]
The head of NATO says that Finland and Sweden can join quickly
Secretary-General says Western bloc militaries would welcome former neutral Nordic nations amid Ukraine crisis NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that Finland and Sweden would be quickly brought into the alliance if they applied for membership, as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine raises security concerns on the bloc’s eastern flank. “Of course it is up to […]
The President of Finland will discuss the new membership process with the NATO Chief
Finnish President Sauli Niinistö said he and the NATO secretary general on Monday Jens Stoltenberg discussed "principles and procedures" admission of new members of the military alliance. Niinistö said on Facebook on Tuesday that Finland’s security must be further strengthened and that all possibilities and prospects must be explored. "For this purpose during [Monday's] The […]
More than a dozen NATO ships were on their way to Stockholm
Brussels [Belgium]March 21 (ANI / Sputnik): Thirteen warships from several NATO countries are on their way to Stockholm after military exercises, the newspaper Aftonbladet reports. The warships include nine German ships and four ships from the Baltics that are on their way to the Port of Frihamnen after the exercise, the newspaper said on Sunday […]
Minister of Defense: NATO notes change in Finland’s membership debate
Minister of Defense Antti Kaikkonen (Cen) and the Secretary General of NATO Jens Stoltenberg discussed Finland’s possible NATO membership at a meeting of the Union’s defense ministers in Brussels on Wednesday afternoon. Swedish Minister of Defense Kaikkonen at a separate meeting Peter Hultqvistand Secretary General Stoltenberg assured the two nations that NATO’s open door policy […]
NATO rejects demands for a no-fly zone as the Ukrainian FM Kuleba calls for help
Brussels [Belgium]March 4 (ANI): NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, who completely refuses to police a no-fly zone over Ukraine, warned on Friday that such a move could provoke a major war in Europe with Russia as Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba called for urgent assistance from NATO and European countries. The statements came during the […]
NATO strengthens co-operation with Finland and Sweden
The Alliance and the two Nordic nations condemned Russia’s actions as the? Worst military aggression in Europe in decades? NATO will strengthen its coordination with Finland and Sweden on the crisis in Ukraine, Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg announced at an extra meeting with the Alliance’s foreign ministers in Brussels. The announcement came at a press […]
NATO is discussing alternatives but sees no place for its own troops in Ukraine
The alliance should not have the bloc’s planes operating in Ukrainian airspace or boots on the ground, its secretary general said. NATO members discussed Ukraine’s appeals to establish a “no-fly zone” over the country, but the alliance is determined not to engage directly in the military confrontation between Moscow and Kyiv, said Secretary General Jens […]
Stoltenberg: Sweden and Finland getting closer to NATO – hear the latest
Today, the foreign ministers of the NATO countries had a meeting and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said in a speech that the war in Ukraine connects Sweden and Finland ever closer to NATO. “No country, no continent can handle this on its own,” says Jens Stoltenberg in Brussels. Hear Ekot’s live broadcast on the […]
The majority leaders of the US Senate say that Sweden and Finland should join NATO tomorrow if they are ready
Washington [US]March 2 (ANI / Sputnik): Sweden and Finland should join NATO tomorrow if they are ready and willing, said US Senate Republican minority leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday. “Sweden and Finland, two countries that have never belonged to NATO, are considering joining, and I think we should announce them tomorrow if they are ready […]
NATO hopes that Russia will choose diplomacy over confrontation
BRUSSELS, Belgium – NATO remains concerned about Russia’s military build-up surrounding Ukraine and the threat of an impending invasion, despite Moscow accusing the West of misinformation and ridiculing talk of an invasion. The spokesman for Russia’s foreign minister mocked Western on Wednesday “disinformation media” and suggested that the stores publish Moscow’s future schedule “invasions”, after […]
Niinistö will participate in the Munich Security Conference in the shadow of the crisis in Ukraine
President Sauli Niinistö head to the Munich security conference on Friday, his office announced on Monday. To southern Germany 18–20 The meeting in February is likely to overshadow the events around Ukraine. Niinistö, a regular participant in the annual event, will take part in a panel discussion on European security architecture and East-West relations next […]
YLE: EU countries have prepared a joint response to Russia
The Foreign Ministry also confirmed that EU and NATO countries have coordinated their responses to the Kremlin. The response of the military alliance is signed Jens StoltenbergDirector General of NATO. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov about a week ago posted written message To EU and NATO member states, including Finland. Lavrov said Russia expects each […]
