Peskov says Russia will develop a “countermeasure plan”.
Finland's accession to NATO
Of course. NATO's next enlargement does not make our continent more stable and secure, “Peskov told reporters when asked if Finland's membership in NATO would be threatened. Putin's spokesman added that Russia would conduct a special analysis after Finland's accession. “NATO needs to take the necessary steps to ensure its security.” In turn, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement stating that “Finland's accession to NATO will cause serious damage to bilateral Russian-Finnish relations, maintaining stability and security in the northern European region.” In particular, it is stated that “Russia” will have to take retaliatory steps, both military-technical and other, to block threats to its national security. “ “Helsinki needs to be aware of the responsibility and consequences of such a move,” the Russian Foreign Ministry said. our country “and wondered” why Finland is turning its territory into a border of military confrontation. “ Read also: Finland is holding unprecedented military exercises near Russia's borders Finnish President Sauli Niiniste and Prime Minister Sanna Marin issued a joint statement calling for immediate membership in NATO. Appropriate steps by the Finnish authorities to join the alliance will be taken in the next few days. In turn, NATO responded that Finland's accession to NATO will be “smooth and fast” . It should be noted that Finland, like Sweden, has not planned to join NATO for a long time. However, after Russia's attack on Ukraine, they have changed dramatically and plan to join the alliance.
