Finland

Russian diplomat’s parking space ‘annexed’ outside embassy in Finland

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Russian diplomat’s parking space is ‘annexed’ outside embassy in Finland after activists ‘held a two-man referendum’ Jarno Virtala and Markus Mattsson painted a Ukrainian flag on the parking spot  The parking space was at the residence of Russian diplomat Pyotr Plihin in Turku The Finnish pair painted the flag to protest against Russia’s ‘sham’ votes  Mr Mattsson … Read more

Finland and Sweden could join NATO as early as this summer amid Russian invasion of Ukraine

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Finland and Sweden could join NATO as early as this summer amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine – as US officials blast Putin’s war a ‘massive strategic blunder’.  Membership is understood to have been a ‘topic of discussion’ during talks between NATO’s foreign ministers last week. Finland is expected to apply to join the alliance … Read more

Finland will decide whether to join NATO within weeks

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Finland may make the call on whether to join NATO in just weeks following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with a decision possible ‘during this spring’. The country may join the transatlantic military alliance despite warnings of retaliation and ‘military and political consequences’ from the Kremlin. Prime Minister Sanna Marin this weekend said: ‘Both joining (NATO) … Read more