Prime Minister Sanna Marin did not want to say on Saturday whether Finland and Sweden were seeking special non-Nato partner status with the United States.
Highlights
- Finland and Sweden say their countries are deepening cooperation in the wake of Russia’s assault on Ukraine.
- Prime Minister Sanna Marin says public opinion on Nato membership is shifting in both countries.
- PMs did not comment on whether Finland or Sweden were seeking special non-Nato partner status with the United States.
- MNNA is a designation under US law providing partners with certain benefits in the areas of defense trade and security cooperation.
- The US has MNNA agreements with 17 states, with Finland, Sweden and the U.S.
- meeting at the White House on Friday in response to Russia’s attack on Ukraine on Friday.