Is this a stronger NATO? Sweden and Finland’s securing alliance

Sweden and Finland are seeking to join NATO, in a move supported by existing members

If their bid is successful, it will bring the alliance’s membership to 32.

While Russia strongly opposes the move, there are members within NATO’s own ranks that have raised concerns.

Turkey has threatened to block Sweden and Finland from joining the NATO alliance.

Elina Valtonen is a Member of Parliament in Finland, she told Ticker News that her country has been reassured. 

Both Sweden and Finland are on the cusp of joining NATO, but Finland shares a direct border with Russia, therefore its decision to join the military alliance is significant.