PUTIN has made a chilling threat to Europe as he warned that if Sweden and Finland join NATO there will be “detrimental military and political consequences.”
Russia shares a border with Finland and a sea border with Sweden – and the comments followed Putin’s intensified invasion of Ukraine as they attempt to reach Kyiv.
Russian Federation’s foreign affairs spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said yesterday: “Finland and Sweden should not base their security on damaging the security of other countries and their accession to NATO can have detrimental consequences and face some military and political consequences.”
And after the broadcast, the foreign ministry added on Twitter: “We regard the Finnish government’s commitment to a military non-alignment policy as an important factor in ensuring security and stability in northern Europe.
“Finland’s accession to NATO would have serious military and political repercussions.”
Many have now seen this as a direct threat to the Nordic countries – who are geographically closest in that region to Russia.
It’s believed that Putin attacked Ukraine after it was discussed that the country may join NATO – bringing a western military presence to Russia’s door.
