News Is this a stronger NATO? Sweden and Finland’s securing alliance Published 3 years ago on May 18, 2022 By Costa Haritos 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. See more#BREAKING: Member of Finland's Parliament @elinavaltonen says #Finland is ready and capable to defend itself against Russia, should Kremlin become aggressive over NATO membership. pic.twitter.com/QPLocAe7PT— TICKER NEWS (@tickerNEWSco) May 17, 2022 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. Related Topics:FeaturedNATOPoliticstrending Trending Now News20 hours ago Markets cautious as rate cut hopes fade News20 hours ago US–China trade talks are a handshake, not a deal News5 days ago Bitcoin tops $110K as South Korea reforms crypto rules News3 days ago Oil prices drop amid OPEC+ output increase plans Shows5 days ago Improvement districts transforming cities: lessons from London Ticker Views5 days ago Were you on Facebook 10 years ago? You may be able to claim part of this $50 million payout