Helsinki will consider the objections raised by Turkey Finland and Sweden’s prospect of joining NATO will provide clear answers, Finnish President Sauli Niinisto said today after a meeting at the White House with his US counterpart Joe Biden and Swedish Prime Minister Megiddo.
“We have reasons to examine in detail what Turkey has expressed and to give clear answers”Niinisto told reporters, adding that he believes the issue should be discussed at a “higher level”.
Characterized “Very convincing expression of support” assurances of US President Joe Biden to deal with any attack by the two Nordic countries in the intervening period until their accession to the North Atlantic Alliance. He added that, like Sweden, he appreciates the ability of the United States to respond in the event of such a need.
The President of Finland stressed that needs ‘flexibility’ in NATO exercises and military equipment transfer. No one should be allowed to overreact, he said, photographing Russia.
Niinisto said that at this stage there is not much hope for peace in Ukraine, citing, among other things, the recent communication he had with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.
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