Moscow is convinced that the situation in Ukraine has not affected the decisions of these two countries.
Russia continues to show dissatisfaction with plans of Finland and Sweden join NATO . This time, Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev spoke about it. On his Telegram channel, he noted that when this happens, Russia will officially have more “officially registered enemies.”
“ If Sweden and Finland join NATO, the length of the alliance's land border with Russia will more than double. Of course, these borders will have to be strengthened. Seriously strengthen the groups of ground forces and air defense, deploy significant naval forces in the Gulf of Finland. In this case, we will not be able to talk about any nuclear-free status of the Baltic – the balance must be restored, – wrote Medvedev. – To date, Russia has not gone to such events and was not going to go. If we are forced to – well: “notice – we did not offer it,” as the hero of the famous old movie said. In addition, Russia does not have such contradictions with them as with Ukraine.
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It will be recalled that, according to NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, if Finland or Sweden decide to apply for NATO membership, can count on a positive response and a quick accession period.
Meanwhile, The Times writes that Russia's mythical fear of expanding NATO's borders, which has led to military aggression against Ukraine, is coming to life./strong> Ironically, this was facilitated by the Russian Federation. In the summer of 2022, Finland and Sweden intend to join the Alliance.
The Kremlin has traditionally responded to Finland's and Sweden's aspirations. span> and Sweden “ will not ensure security in Europe “. He did not say that the only country that violates security in Europe is Russia.
Read more about Finland's renunciation of neutral status in the article a step away from NATO membership: what Russia will respond to “.
