Russia's mythical fear of expanding NATO's borders, which became one of the reasons for military aggression against Ukraine, is coming true. Ironically, it was the Russian Federation that contributed to this. Already in the summer of 2022, Finland and Sweden intend to join the Alliance, The Times reports..

A few years ago, the issue of accession of two Scandinavian countries territorially close to Russia was debatable and ambiguous. However, the war in Ukraine forced us to reconsider security issues around the world, especially the “potential targets” of the Russian Federation are worried..

Finland and Sweden have revised their attitude towards NATO and are ready to apply to the Alliance.

“How can this be anything but a massive strategic mistake by Putin? "

Following talks between NATO foreign ministers last week that included Sweden and Finland, Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin said "

Finland is expected to apply in June and Sweden after that.

Recall that in June 2022, at the next EU summit, decisions will be made on the next stages on the path of Ukraine's accession to the EU..