Former Russian colonel, Mikhail Khodarenok, appeared on Russian state TV and gave rare public criticism on the conduct of Russia's military operations in Ukraine
Finland's President Sauli Niinisto and Sweden's Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson address a news conference in Stockholm, Sweden, on May 17. on Wednesday, Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson said during a joint news conference with Finnish President Sauli Niinistö.Finland and Sweden are poised to end decades of neutrality by joining NATO, the US-led security alliance.But Moscow’s assault on Ukraine has sparked renewed security concern across the region.
Finland’s application to join NATO requires a vote in parliament, but given the support of the ruling government, that hurdle is expected to be passed.
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