News Is this a stronger NATO? Sweden and Finland’s securing alliance Published 4 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 News2 days ago Six nations pledge security for Strait of Hormuz News2 days ago Energy markets face turmoil from Iranian attacks News2 days ago Apple to earn over $1B in AI app fees Tech2 days ago Uber to invest $1.25 billion in Rivian robotaxis Tech3 days ago Australian scientists create world’s first quantum battery News3 days ago Germany and France warn against Iran war escalation