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 Ticker Views3 days ago Inside Trump’s strategy for post-Maduro Venezuela Shows4 days ago Melbourne Airport’s evolving role as a city gateway News4 days ago Teenagers among 40 killed in New Year’s Eve bar fire in Switzerland Money4 days ago Wall Street eyes further gains in 2026 as rate cuts fuel optimism Tech1 day ago CES 2026 Highlights: AI, robotics, and the future of innovation Tech1 day ago CES 2026 opens with AI powering the future of tech