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Russia: Finland’s NATO Accession Carries Risk of Escalation

The Kremlin said on Tuesday that Russia would be forced to take "counter-measures" to Finland's accession to the NATO military alliance, as Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said the move raised the prospect of the conflict in Ukraine escalating further. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the expansion of NATO - long…

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Russia says Finland's NATO accession is dangerous historic mistake

Russia said on Tuesday Finland's accession to the NATO military alliance was a dangerous historic mistake that would weaken security in the wider region, increase the risk of conflict, and force Moscow to take counter-measures.

Reuters

NATO flags raised in Helsinki as Finland joins alliance

NATO’s blue and white flags are fluttering against the backdrop of Helsinki deep blue sky as Finland is on the cusp of its historic entry into NATO

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The Guardian - UK

Russia upgrades Belarusian aircraft with NUCLEAR capability as Finland joins NATO

Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said that some of Belarus's ground attack aircraft have been upgraded so they can deliver nuclear weapons - the same day that Finland joins NATO

Daily Mirror

Why did Sanna Marin lose Finland’s election?

The Guardian - UK

Finland joins NATO over Russia's objection

The Nordic nation's decision to join the defense alliance is seen as a blow to Russian President Vladimir Putin, but the Stimson Center's Emma Ashford argues it could have downsides for NATO too.

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Finland set to join NATO, in blow to Putin

Finland is joining NATO

The Independent UK

Finland joins NATO amid looming threat of Russian aggression

Finland officially joins NATO on Tuesday, becoming the 31st member of the world’s biggest military alliance – a step that Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said would make the region safer and the organisation stronger.

Radio France Internationale

Tuesday briefing: Sanna Marin forced out as prime minister after elections see Finland turn right

In today’s newsletter: By all means a popular prime minister, Marin has quit ahead of a likely right-wing coalition government capitalising on tough economic times

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine Battles on in Bakhmut as Finland Joins NATO

Fighting raged in and around Bakhmut as Ukraine mocked Russian claims to have captured the administrative center of the eastern Ukrainian city, saying Russian forces had raised a victory flag over "some kind of toilet". Russia, which launched its invasion of its neighbor on Feb.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Russia-Ukraine war – as it happened: Finland joins Nato in move Moscow says increases risks of wider conflict

Country joins alliance in move Moscow says is an ‘encroachment on Russia’s security’

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war – live: ‘No let-up’ in Bakhmut fighting as 20 Russian attacks repelled in 24 hours

It comes as Finland has officially joined Nato, doubling the military alliance’s border with Russia

The Independent UK

Ukraine battles on in Bakhmut as Finland joins NATO

Fighting raged in and around Bakhmut as Ukraine mocked Russian claims to have captured the administrative centre of the eastern Ukrainian city, saying Russian forces had raised a victory flag over "some kind of toilet".

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Finland joins NATO in historic shift, Russia threatens 'counter-measures'

Finland formally joined NATO on Tuesday, its flag unfurling outside the military bloc's Brussels headquarters, in a historic policy shift brought on by Russia's invasion of Ukraine that drew a threat from Moscow of "counter-measures."

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Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 405 of the invasion

Finland formally joins Nato in Brussels ceremony; Russian investigators charge woman with terrorism offences over killing of military blogger Vladlen Tartarsky

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Finland’s election: another episode of nordic noir

Editorial: Defeat for the social democrats and a charismatic leader is a result that reverberates beyond the country’s borders

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Evening Standard

Who is Petteri Orpo? The politician likely to become Finland’s next prime minister

The Finnish leader will need to make tough decisions quickly to get the country back on track.

The Guardian - UK

Finland to join Nato on Tuesday as Russia sounds border warning

Moscow threatens to bolster border defences if western military alliance deploys troops inside Finland

WEKU

Latest on Ukraine: Russia jails a U.S. reporter, Finland joins NATO and more

Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Evening Standard

Finland to officially join Nato on Tuesday

Finland’s membership represents the first enlargement since North Macedonia joined the alliance in 2020

ABC News

Russia to respond to Finland's NATO ascension by 'strengthening' military on border

Russian state media report a threat from the Kremlin to take "additional steps" with its military in response to Finland joining NATO, expanding the alliance to Russia's doorstep.

Reuters

Russia says it will beef up military in northwest as Finland joins NATO - RIA

Russia will strengthen its military capacity in its western and northwestern regions in response to Finland's expected accession to NATO on Tuesday, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko said, state-owned news agency RIA reported.

The Guardian - UK

Finland shifts to the right but could face weeks of fraught coalition talks

Petteri Orpo’s NCP pushes party of predecessor Sanna Marin into third place in tight election

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