Russia issues warning about NATO expansion in Scandinavia - Threatens military action if Finland and Sweden join NATO

[Battlion25]

Russia issues warning about NATO expansion in Scandinavia
The possible inclusion of Sweden and Finland in NATO will have “serious” military and political consequences that won’t be left unanswered by Moscow, Russia’s Foreign Ministry has warned.

The persistent attempts by NATO to “draw those countries into the orbit of its interests and opportunistic policies” haven’t gone unnoticed by Russia, Maria Zakharova, the ministry’s spokeswoman, said.

“It’s quite obvious that Finland and Sweden joining NATO … would have serious military and political consequences that would require an adequate response from the Russian side,” she pointed out.

The policy of not being part of any alliances, traditionally pursued by Stockholm and Helsinki, is viewed by Moscow as “an important factor in ensuring stability in northern Europe,” Zakharova added.


NATO has been expressing its satisfaction over what it called deepening cooperation with Finland and Sweden, which “share” the block’s values and contribute to its operations.

At a summit in June, the US-led military alliance vowed to further bolster those ties “in support of our common security, including by crisis management preparation, exercises, and exchanging information and analysis.”

The same statements were repeated during the visit of NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg to Stockholm and Helsinki in late October.

Earlier this month, Moscow issued two documents – one addressed to NATO and the other to Washington – demanding guarantees that would assure security for all sides. The proposals included limiting NATO’s buildup near the Russian borders and ruling out the enlargement of the bloc.

Speaking about Moscow’s proposals, Zakharova reiterated that “ruling out the expansion of NATO and the deployment of weapon systems that threaten our security near the Russian borders are going to be the main, key issues at the upcoming talks

Swedish authorities previously decried the Kremlin’s initiative, saying that “rejecting any future expansion of NATO will reduce the opportunities to make independent political choices.” The Finnish government also insisted that it needed to have “national room to maneuver,” including applying for NATO membership.

Finland & Sweden in NATO would trigger response – Russia

The possible inclusion of Sweden and Finland in NATO will have “serious” military and political consequences that won’t be left unanswered by Moscow, Russia’s Foreign Ministry has warned.

www.rt.com

 

[Titanium100]

EU has some serious security chellenges and especially now that Putin as officially joined China camp which correlates with the pressure that is being applied here on Europe and especially not to forget these are both my neighbouring countries being held hostage for ransom.

This issue will linger for atleast 2 decades Russia won't rest until it has expelled NATO from the eastern frontier

 

[AZMwi]

EU has some serious security chellenges and especially now that Putin as officially joined China camp which correlates with the pressure that is being applied here on Europe and especially not to forget these are both my neighbouring countries being held hostage for ransom.

This issue will linger for atleast 2 decades Russia won't rest until it has expelled NATO from the eastern frontier

EU and US need to get rid of the colonial mindset. enough with the policing of the world.

 

[Abid123]

Does anybody actually believe that being in NATO matters? It is more of a deterrence than anything else. If Russia attacked and occupied Lithuania nobody would do shit. This is the same for any NATO member bordering Russia. Nobody will be coming to their rescue.

 

[Battlion25]

Does anybody actually believe that being in NATO matters? It is more of a deterrence than anything else. If Russia attacked and occupied Lithuania nobody would do shit. This is the same for any NATO member bordering Russia. Nobody will be coming to their rescue.

You are saying that NATO is an illusion which I don't agree with

 

[Apollon]

Thats decided in finland and sweden, not russia. Maybe someone should tell little Putin

 

[Kambojaric]

Swedes traditionally have been against joining the EU. However recent opinion polls suggest the gap is decreasing and the right leaning parties have become pro joining NATO.

Still it would be extremely unlikely that Sweden will join NATO at any point in the near future unless the right miraculously scores a major victory in next year's elections.

Political opinion polls suggest that a loose left leaning coalition will likely form the next government as well especially since the largest left leaning party has introduced a female party head who will become the first female PM to win an election in Sweden's history. Some of the female vote will therefore be attracted towards this party (Social Democrats).

 

[Titanium100]

Swedes traditionally have been against joining the EU. However recent opinion polls suggest the gap is decreasing and the right leaning parties have become pro joining NATO.

Still it would be extremely unlikely that Sweden will join NATO at any point in the near future unless the right miraculously scores a major victory in next year's elections.

Political opinion polls suggest that a loose left leaning coalition will likely form the next government as well especially since the largest left leaning party has introduced a female party head who will become the first female PM to win an election in Sweden's history. Some of the female vote will therefore be attracted towards this party (Social Democrats).

The fact that Sweden is now being held hostage is alot of concern in bruxelles