The Latest Breaking News from Finland

Factbox-A brief history of Finland's and Sweden's strained ties with Russia

Finland and Sweden, who are expected to decide this week to apply to join NATO, have long had strained ties with their giant neighbour Russia.

Reuters · May 12, 2022

Finland, worried by Russian invasion of Ukraine, moves to join NATO; Kremlin warns of response

Finland must apply to join the NATO military alliance "without delay", its president and prime minister said on Thursday, in a historic policy shift triggered by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters · May 12, 2022

Moscow warns Finland over NATO bid as Ukraine says Russian ship damaged

Moscow warned Finland on Thursday it would face consequences as it seeks to apply for NATO membership "without delay" and Ukraine said it had damaged a Russian navy logistics ship in the Black Sea, where there has been renewed fighting in recent days.

Reuters · May 12, 2022

Boris Johnson says Nato poses ‘no threat to anyone’ as Finland and UK sign defence pact

The UK and Finland signed a landmark security agreement.

Evening Standard · May 11, 2022

UK goes further than any other Nato country in Sweden and Finland pledge

Analysis: Boris Johnson’s move seen as high-value commitment at a time of great tension

The Guardian - UK · May 11, 2022

Boris Johnson signs security deals with Sweden and Finland

The agreement could see UK troops sent to the Nordic countries

The Independent UK · May 11, 2022

Queen holds Privy Council but Boris Johnson reschedules weekly call

Boris Johnson is on a trip to Sweden and Finland to sign historic security assurance declarations in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Evening Standard · May 11, 2022

Finland's President tells Putin to look in the mirror

Finnish President Sauli Niinisto said on Wednesday Russian President Vladimir Putin should look in the mirror if Finland decides to join NATO to increase its own security.

Reuters · May 11, 2022

Britain signs security deal vowing to defend Sweden in case of attack

Britain pledged to defend Sweden if the country came under attack, with Prime Ministers Boris Johnson and Magdalena Andersson signing a security assurance deal outside Stockholm on Wednesday.

France 24 · May 11, 2022

Explainer-Finland, Sweden weigh up pros and cons of NATO membership

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has pushed Finland and Sweden to the verge of applying for NATO membership.

Reuters · May 11, 2022