Russian state television is talking about a new “iron curtain”, following Finland’s historic decision to apply for NATO membership.
Presenter Olga Skabeyeva characteristically said: “The main beneficiaries here are America and Biden. “And the main goal is a new iron curtain from the Barents to the Black Sea.”
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peshkov, meanwhile, said the move was “definitely” a threat to Russia and warned it would make Europe more volatile.
He said that Finland had taken “unfriendly steps” against Russia and that it was a cause for regret and a reason for a symmetrical response.
Asked if this posed a threat to Russia, Peshkov said: “Certainly. “NATO expansion does not make our continent more stable and secure.”
Sweden is expected to follow Finland with its own bid, which could be submitted next week, with a debate in parliament on Monday, followed by a special cabinet meeting where the formal application decision will be made, the Daily Expressen reported. .
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