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Finland does not recognize Russia’s demand not to join NATO
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Finland respects its sovereignty and is not going to give up the opportunity to apply for membership in the Alliance, if it deems it necessary
The decision on Finland’s entry into NATO is in the hands of Finland itself. This was stated by the President of the country Sauli Niinostio, commenting on the relationship between the United States and Russia, reports on Friday, December 31, national broadcasting Yle.
“This decision (on the relationship with the Alliance – ed.), Of course, is completely in our own hands. Our space for action is not limited,” – said Ninostio.
He recalled that talked to Putin on the phone in mid-December… Then they talked about Russia’s demands not to expand NATO. Niinostio said he told Putin that Finland respects its sovereignty and is not going to give up the opportunity to apply to join the military alliance if it is relevant.
The President of Finland does not think that something has changed during the talks between the Presidents of the United States and Russia Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin: “I think that for Finland this is a very understandable situation. ed.) with the United States or NATO, there will be some kind of closing the door. “
Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin also raised this topic in her New Year’s address. “We retain the possibility of applying for NATO membership. We must evaluate this freedom of choice, since it concerns the state’s right to decide the issue of security. This is one of the foundations of European security, enshrined in the OSCE Principles,” Marin said.
She also added that the country has shown that it is learning from the past and retaining room for maneuver.
We will remind, earlier Putin said that wants legal agreements from NATO, excluding the advancement of the Alliance to the East.
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