The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Sweden believes that neighboring Finland will apply for NATO membership in the near future. This was stated by Minister Ann Kristin Linde on the SVT TV channel..

According to the head of the Swedish Foreign Ministry, the non-bloc status of both Scandinavian countries significantly reduced tension in the region, but Russia's invasion of Ukraine forced them to consider other security guarantees..

“Sweden and Finland were militarily non-aligned. It served Sweden well and contributed to stability in our region.. But if Finland joins NATO, it won't work anymore. In this case, we must draw our own conclusions and make a decision. If one country joins NATO, the balance will be upset,” Linde said..

The representative of Sweden answered in the affirmative to the question about the likelihood of Finland's union with the Alliance. Linde said it was 'one can speak with confidence'. As for Sweden itself, the minister did not give a clear answer about the country's intentions.. She stressed that it is too early to talk about joining NATO..

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