Sweden and Finland will further strengthen their security cooperation in light of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the prime ministers of both countries said on Saturday, but they were non-committal on joining NATO.
Highlights
- Sweden and Finland will further strengthen their security cooperation in light of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the prime ministers of both countries said on Saturday.
- Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin said it was “understandable” that more people in both countries now want to join NATO.
- The invasion, called a “special military operation” by Russia, has also forced a quick change in attitude towards NATO.
- Both countries have strong historic ties and a close military cooperation, including joint drills and information sharing.
- The two countries already have a close cooperation with NATO and are invited to all consultations on the Ukraine crisis.
- The U.S.