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    Russia warns Sweden and Finland against Nato membership

    Michael RightBy Michael RightApril 11, 20222 Comments2 Mins Read
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    Russia warns Sweden, Finland Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov
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    Russia has warned Finland and Sweden against joining Nato, arguing the move would not bring stability to Europe.

    Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters that “the alliance remains a tool geared towards confrontation”.

    It comes as US defence officials said Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine has been a “massive strategic blunder” which is likely to bring Nato enlargement.

    US officials expect the Nordic neighbours to bid for membership of the alliance, potentially as early as June.

    Washington is believed to support the move which would see the Western alliance grow to 32 members. US State Department officials said last week that discussions had taken place between Nato leaders and foreign ministers from Helsinki and Stockholm.

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    Before it launched its invasion, Russia demanded that the alliance agree to halt any future enlargement, but the war has led to the deployment of more Nato troops on its eastern flank and a rise in public support for Swedish and Finnish membership.

    Finnish MPs are expected to receive a security report from intelligence officials this week, and Prime Minister Sanna Marin said she expects her government “will end the discussion before midsummer” on whether to make a membership application.

    Finland shares a 1,340km (830 miles) long border with Russia and has been rattled by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

    But Moscow has been clear that it opposes any potential enlargement of the alliance. Mr Peskov warned the bloc “is not that kind of alliance which ensures peace and stability, and its further expansion will not bring additional security to the European continent”.

    Last week Mr Peskov said that Russia would have to “rebalance the situation” with its own measures were Sweden and Finland to join Nato.

    And in February Maria Zakharova, Russia’s foreign ministry spokeswoman, warned of “military and political consequences” if the countries joined the bloc.

    Despite the threats, both countries have pushed ahead with their bids and stepped up defence spending.

    On Monday, army leaders in Helsinki announced a new plan to allocate €14m (£10.88m) to purchase drones for Finland’s military.

    And last month Swedish officials said they would boost defence spending by three billion kronas ($317m; £243m) in 2022.

     

    BBC

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