Finland· HelsinkiFormer Finnish President Recounts Putin's Reaction to NATO Membership
Former Finnish President Sauli Niinistö details conversations with Vladimir Putin regarding Finland's NATO accession, where Putin reportedly called it a 'mistake'.
Background
Finland shares a long border with Russia. Following Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, Finland ended decades of military non-alignment by applying to join NATO, a defensive alliance. This decision significantly altered the security landscape in Northern Europe.
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Former Finnish President Recounts Putin's Reaction to NATO Membership
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Putin expressed to Niinistö that Finland joining NATO was a mistake and worried about American military control over Finland.
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