Russia warns of nuclear, hypersonic deployment if Sweden and Finland join NATO
One of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s closest allies warned NATO on Thursday that if Sweden and Finland joined the U.S.-led
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Report: Finland and Sweden joining Nato would increase security in the Baltic Sea region
The government has submitted a detailed report to Parliament on “fundamental changes” in the foreign and security policy environment following
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NATO membership decision draws closer as Finnish and Swedish leaders meet
Finland’s Prime Minister Sanna Marin met with Swedish PM Magdalena Andersson in Stockholm Wednesday to discuss defense and security policy,
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NATO chief: Decision on Finland’s membership can be quick
At a meeting with Nordic journalists, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg reiterated on Thursday that a political decision on Finland’s NATO membership
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Veteran Finnish politician launches anti-NATO party leadership bid
A long-time fixture on the Finnish political scene, Paavo Väyrynen says that he will stand for the chairmanship of the Centre Party
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Finnish PM wants NATO decision to be taken this spring
Sanna Marin on Saturday told Social Democratic Party delegates gathered in Helsinki that it was time for Finland to seriously
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More than 2,300 Swedish and Finnish troops advance into Northern Norway to join NATO drills Cold Response
Trucks packed with military hardware could this weekend be seen in big numbers on the roads that connect northern Sweden
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Finland tests Nato waters with existing members
Finland has attended a flurry of high level international meetings since Russia invaded Ukraine. Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto told Yle that security
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Russian Navy announces firing near NATO Arctic exercise
Russia’s biggest warship, the nuclear-powered battle cruiser “Pyotr Veliky” and the destroyer “Severomorsk” are sailing towards the activated warning zone
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Sweden takes part in Arctic military manoeuvres with NATO countries
One of NATO’s biggest military exercises since the Cold War gets underway in Norway today with partners Sweden and Finland
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PM Marin: Finland’s NATO membership decision needs more time
The Prime Minister made the comments following a meeting with party leaders on Tuesday night. Finland will not rush into
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Blog: Blowback – The Ukraine Conflict and Arctic Security
The illegal Russian invasion of Ukraine on 24 February will result in aftershocks throughout Europe and the global community for
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Russia demands ‘clear answer’ from Nordic neighbors on security guarantees
Norway, Sweden and Finland are among the countries that have received letters from Russia’s Foreign Minister asking for written answers
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Two NATO carrier groups will sail north for exercise Cold Response
Two NATO carrier groups will sail north for exercise Cold Response As Russia deploys the new 3M22 Tsirkon anti-ship hypersonic
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Moscow to boost Svalbard presence as part of hybrid-strategy, expert warns
“A hybrid-strategy is underway in which Russia bolsters its legitimate presence in Svalbard on one hand while raising tensions in
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