NATO launches Arctic exercises, pledges protection of Finland

NATO countries have kicked off Arctic military exercises with a pledge to defend their newest member, Finland, which is hosting its first joint training since becoming part of the Western alliance in April.

Russia's central bank freezes Finnish embassy's accounts

Finland has had no official explanation from Moscow for why the Russian central bank has frozen the bank accounts of the Finnish embassy in Russia, Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto said on Wednesday.

Finlands Accession To NATO To Spur Alliances Ambitions To Militarize Arctic

Finland's accession to NATO and its location in northern Europe will "spur" the alliance's ambitions to militarize the Arctic, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko said.

Greece to receive Israeli anti-tank missiles in a $400 mln deal

Israel signed a 1.44 billion shekel ($400 million) deal to sell Spike anti-tank missiles to Greece, Israel’s Defense Ministry said on Monday, just days after reaching a similar-sized deal to provide air defenses to newly-inducted NATO member Finland.

Russia will beef up military in northwest in response to Finland joining NATO: RIA NOVOSTI

Russia will strengthen its military capacity in its western and northwestern regions in response to Finland’s expected accession to NATO on Tuesday, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko said, state-owned news agency RIA reported.

Russia to Boost Military Positions in Direction of Finland - World news

Finland will officially become a member of NATO on Tuesday, prompting Russia to reinforce its military capabilities in the country’s direction.

Ukrainian, Finnish leaders discuss defense cooperation, energy security

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed defense cooperation and energy security with his Finnish counterpart Sauli Niinisto, who came to the capital Kyiv for an official visit.

Sweden, Finland must send up to 130 “terrorists” to Turkey for NATO bid: vassalisation

Sweden and Finland must deport or extradite up to 130 “terrorists” to Turkey before the Turkish parliament will approve their bids to join NATO, President Tayyip Erdogan said.

NATO To Defend Sweden, Finland [from Aliens] Even With Pending Membership Ratification - Stoltenberg

 NATO has increased its presence in Sweden and Finland since the countries applied for their membership in the alliance, and it is "inconceivable" not to defend them even though ratification has not been completed by all member states, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Sunday.

Macron Wishes Sweden, Finland to Join NATO As Soon As Possible

French President Emmanuel Macron wished Finland and Sweden to join NATO as soon as possible.

Turkey warns Finland, Sweden must 'take steps' before joining NATO

 Turkey will not formally approve Finland and Sweden's membership of NATO until the two countries take the necessary "steps", Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told alliance chief Jens Stoltenberg Friday.

Finland to further restrict tourist visas to Russian citizens: FM - China.org.cn

As of September, Finland will accept only about 100 applications for tourist visas from Russian citizens per week, Finnish national broadcaster Yle reported on Tuesday.

Finland's leader Sanna Marin slams leaked video of her partying

 Finland's Prime Minister Sanna Marin on Thursday said she was upset that videos of her dancing at private parties were published online as they were meant to be seen only by friends.

Kremlin Says West Running Out of Measures to Put Pressure on Russia | Farsnews Agency

Western countries are competing with each other to take steps against Russia but they are running out of measures to put pressure on Moscow, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Tuesday.

Russia Threatens Retaliation for Any Threats from Sweden, Finland as NATO Members | Farsnews Agency

 Moscow will inevitably retaliate against any hindrances Sweden or Finland might put up following their entry to NATO, a deputy spokesman for the Russian Foreign Ministry warned.

Turquía envía cartas a Suecia y a Finlandia para recordarles su compromiso de extraditar a decenas de "terroristas" - RT

El Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores de Turquía ha enviado sendas cartas a los gobiernos de Suecia y Finlandia para recordarles su compromiso de extraditar a "terroristas" que viven en sus territorios, reveló este miércoles Bekir Bozdag, ministro de Justicia turco, durante una rueda de prensa transmitida por el canal TRT Haber.

Russia to not bargain with Turkey over Syria and Ankara's position in NATO - TASS

Russia is not going to turn a blind eye to Turkey's new military operation [INVASION el kaos] in northern Syria in exchange for Ankara's position on Finland and Sweden joining NATO, Alexander Lavrentyev, Russia's special presidential envoy for Syria, told reporters on Wednesday.

Finnish parliament votes in favor of joining NATO

The Finnish parliament on Tuesday voted in favor of the country's application to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

Russia cautions NATO on membership for Sweden and Finland - TASS

The North Atlantic Alliance should be under no illusion Russia will put up with Sweden and Finland’s membership, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said on Monday.

Putin, Niinisto Hold Frank Exchange Of Views On Helsinkis Plans To Join NATO - Kremlin - UrduPoint

Russian President Vladimir Putin had a frank exchange of views with his Finnish counterpart Sauli Niinisto on Helsinki's intention to apply for NATO membership in a telephone conversation on Saturday, Kremlin said.