Critical step came from Russia after Finland's decision to join NATO
Russia took action after Turkey approved Finland's NATO membership after 29 countries. Deputy Foreign Minister Alexandr Grushko announced that Russia will increase its military capacity in the West and Northwest.
Making a statement to the Russian news agency Ria, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexandr Grushko also evaluated Finland's membership in NATO. Announcing the new step they will take after the developments, "Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexandr Grushko, who made a statement to the Russian news agency Ria, also evaluated Finland's membership in NATO. Grushko, announcing the new step they will take after the developments," Gruskosaid.
'WE WILL TAKE ADDITIONAL STEPS'
Stating that Russia will take the necessary steps against this, Grushko said, "We will strengthen our military potential in the west and north-west direction. In case the military forces and vehicles belonging to other NATO members are deployed in Finland, to ensure the military security of Russia firmly. We will take additional steps."
FINLAND'S NATO MEMBERSHIP WILL BE ANNOUNCED TOMORROW
The ratification processes in 30 NATO countries were completed with the approval of the Turkish Grand National Assembly to the accession protocols of Finland, which applied for NATO membership in May 2022.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg announced that Finland will be declared as the 31st member tomorrow and its flag will be hoisted at NATO headquarters.
