Russia warned Finland after it announced joining NATO

Brace for the repercussions !

Finland  President Sauli Niinisto

Moscow (Russia) – Russia warned Finland of repercussions after the latter declared that it is joining NATO. Finland shares a 1,300 km border with Russia. Finland has been a neutral country until now. Russia is furious after Finland decided to join NATO.

1. President Sauli Niinisto and Prime Minister Sanna Marin said that Finland is applying for NATO membership without any delay. This membership will help national security and bolster NATO.

2. Russian Foreign relations department published a statement that if Finland becomes a member of NATO then Finland-Russia relations will be impacted adversely. Furthermore, it will also create stability and security concerns in northern Europe, which will result in heavy losses. Russia needs to take retaliatory steps, which are military-technical and other nature to secure the borders. History will decide why Finland needs to fight with Russia.