Finland to apply for Nato membership after Russia's invasion of Ukraine - BBC News
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- Finland's president and prime minister have called for the country to apply for Nato membership "without delay".
The move comes amid a surge in public support for Nato membership following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Finland shares a 1,300-km (810-mile) border with Russia. Until now, it has stayed out of Nato to avoid antagonising its eastern neighbour.
Finland will formally announce its decision on Sunday after it has been considered by parliament and other senior political figures.
Sweden has said it will announce a similar decision on the same day.
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Well done. Like the Finish leaders said, before the "big geopolitician" started threatening and invading neighbors Finland was by choice outside of NATO. Once he started demanding to command the Finish politics, and one more Russian neighbor invaded, this changed completely Finish reality. It changed European reality. Finally people read and hear what Russia has been saying and doing for a long time
Russia wouldn't have Invaded Ukraine if it stayed Neutral....Russia is only against NATO expansion... Even if Ukraine, Finland, Estonia , Latvia and Belarus formed an alliance to protect them from Russian aggression... Russia won't mind... But NATO comes with United States...and United States has always considered Russia as an enemy and they have a long history...Hence this kind of aggression is seen....
Trunks il a dit les cyborgs ils viendraient le 12/05
Baby trunks Finlande
Ukraine has broken the bully's jaw, no one is afraid of putin or hos "military" anymore. Everyone has had enough of that mad man. His dreams of being the next Hitler and overtaking Europe have vanished
As if european union and america let countries do what they want??? ever heard about economic isolation?? stop acting like innocent Hero and understand the reality that we are all same
That seems like a logical and proportional response to their neighbours being invaded without provocation, and with that invader threatening them directly. Well done the Finns.
NATO is the antagonist to Russia. Perhaps a less inflammatory move would of been for Finland to sign some form of defence agreement with NATO on the provision of it being invaded.
@@ADZ01982 Russian leadership needs to take a long and hard look in the mirror. They are alone the cause of all this. Paranoid loons.
Logical? Are you stupid? Russia invaded Ukraine because Ukraine wants to join nato. And now finland 🇫🇮 joins nato? Not smart move keep poking the bear consequences will be sever
@@ADZ01982 that IS joining nato
Yes, the more democratic countries that unite to defend themselves from the Orcs, the better.
The bishop of Murmansk (Mitrofan, another hardline imperialist and Putin tool) said two years ago that major areas of Northern Norway are "our old Ortodox lands" and should never have been a part of Norway. But he admitted that reclaiming was off the table right now. Why? Well, Norway is a founding Nato member. So, go figure. And welcome, Finland.
Russians will always claim some piece of land is theirs because one of their peasants took a shit there 1000 years ago.
As an Orthodox Christian, I am very sorry your country has to contend with the snakes that run the (Russian) church establishment.
"We will hurt you, if you seek protection against us hurting you!" Brilliant, Vlad. Did you come up with that yourself?
Maybe Putin will also apply for NATO membership.
Russia placed Sweden and Finland in an impossible position. Russia is a threat to them both whether they join or not, so I do agree with them joining and having a huge military backing
At the end of the day if Finland and Sweden are in NATO Russia will never invade them, it's more or less a guarantee. If they go it alone it sadly will only be a matter of time.
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@@MrJonezy541 Thats true considering it's happened before to Finland 1939-1940, Russia decided it wanted land and invaded Finland, (joining NATO will guarantee a huge military backing) even though Finland have a very good military as is.
It was inevitable after Putin attacked Ukriane.
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We got your back Finland 🇬🇧
Thank you😇
Cheers 🇬🇧🇫🇮
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Good for Finland and for us, they will be valuable allies.
That means all of the nordic countries are part of NATO if Sweden and Finland join
Trunks il a dit les cyborgs ils viendraient le 12/05
Ukraine is an excellent example for the whole of Europe how not to do it.
Any country that allows the United States into its administration will sooner or later go to waste.
Just like Finland in WWII, allied with Nazi. Same old story.
Good for Finland? To further NATO eastwards expansion to the borders of Russia?
Well, as a son of mother who'se family had to leave their home in 1944, I personally formed my positive Nato opinion already 38 years ago at the age of nine. I'm very pleased to see to Finland finally is going to apply a full Nato membership shortly and Sweden too. And hey, let's not forget that Russia and its own idiotic actions made Finland and Sweden to change their course completely.
NATO also has problems and bad sheep as Hungary - for some reason they unable to exclude members.
None of this is true, be honest.
@@guccilouie4791 Lol, ofc it is true. He never said anything controversial.
@@vladimirseven777 Yes, but the other 20 something members are reliable. And if Hungary ever refuses to come to the aid of a NATO member (when attacked), it will be a breach of its signed agreement & will likely be excluded.
It is just that this is not something done willy-nilly, some serious violation would need to happen first. For example, them turning into a full-fledged autocracy, with human rights abuses starting to happen - would definitely get them thrown out.
Putin OVERPLAYED his hand.
What an appalling kick in the nuts for the Russians.
They must be absolutely devastated.
Putins*. Most Russians didn't even want this war
Good
Their russian "grand master" has misarably overplayed his hand 🤦♂️
I think your irony on this has been misunderstood lol.
They're leaving Russia with no way out, with nothing to lose, that's bad...they still have nuclear weapons...and if they realize they'll lose everything, what's to stop them from using it?
One little thing - Estonia is already a member state of Nato, and I just checked on Google Maps that it's only 159 km by car from Narva to St Petersburg whereas it's 206 km from Vaalimaa to St Petersburg. So actually Finland joining Nato doesn't bring Nato any closer to St Petersburg than it already is. Otherwise, good analysis.
@@raychiang6421 another asian bot
@@raychiang6421 NATO is a defensive pact, it isn't "aiming" for Russia it exists purely to deter Russian aggression.
@@simbol5638 I‘m not. I told you don't think like a brainwashed guy
@@MrJonezy541 Haha, Don't be Naive. So why USA launched trade war with Japan and China.
@@raychiang6421 I think you should take your own advice and, “Don’t express as a brainwashed guy.”
every sovereign nation has a right to protect itself well done Finland
How exactly does one provocateur protects itself from world's biggest nuclear weaponized nation? One with a goal to terminate the NATO Org all together?!?! LOL
Exactly, Russia is also protecting its borders from NATO, why nobody wants to admit it
@@gtcollection6933 how does said nuclear nation defend itself from a massive counter-attack resulting from the use of it's nuclear arsenal?!?! LOL
Oh yeah? What avout North Korea? Haha didnt think of that did ya goober.
@@sampza00 How does a 'massive' counter-attack occurs when already pulverized? LOL
"It means [Putin] has to defend twice as long a border." Correction: he would have to attack twice as long a border. NATO does not pose any offensive threat whatsoever and Putin knows that. Putin's actual concern with NATO expansion is that it makes it harder for him to invade the Baltic states.
Yes absolutely correct ,thats the point. He would be all over the baltic states to rebuild the 'imperium' and crown himself as a tzar .only fear of NATO stops him atm
Exactly. Every NATO country represents one less country available to become part of a new Russian Empire gained by force.
Remind me why NATO exists?
@@garymckay7669 mutual defence.
@@garymckay7669 Like Cant_snap wrote: NATO is a defensive pact, it isn't "aiming" for Russia it exists purely to deter Russian aggression.
Sweden's and Finland's policy of neutrality is fine, as long as other countries are willing to accept and respect their neutrality. Unfortunately, with an opportunistic bully like Putin he would not respect anything other than sheer military force as a deterrent to his aggressions. The history of Russia's aggressive expansions and invasions over the centuries in the east and west suggest the need for Europe to have a cohesive and coordinated network of defense to restrain this country's appetite for other people's lands.
I mean he's been threatening Ireland who's neutral so..
@@greengrass9572 why. NATO is a military defensive alliance. His majesty should only feel 'affected' if he planned to atack Finland at some point and now will be harder.
Jim Nesta : I would add to your comment, the fact that Russia already stole a piece of Finland. Putin has said today that Finland joining NATO would not help stability in Europe. The only thing threatening that stability is Putin. Every single country in Europe that is not a NATO member must surely be looking at what Putin has done in Ukraine, Crimea, Moldova, Georgia and Estonia and realise that they cannot rely on him to respect their sovereignty and neutrality. He is incapable of understanding that his actions speak louder than his words and are achieving the opposite of what he wants.
Finland has a 810mile border with russia, I'll guarantee something will come of this. I'm english and it right we stand up to putin but at the same time it's like we are pushing for war. And what pays the most? War does
@@greengrass9572 It would only provoke him if he had plans to invade Finland, as NATO is solely a defensive entity.
Two major differences between Finland and Sweden's situations in applying to Nato compared to Ukraine's situation.
1. Both Finland and Sweden have been EU members since 1995, Whereas, Ukraine has never been a member, through open to vagueness EU membership does provide some security, through not as strong as Nato's article 5.
2. Finland and Sweden's militaries, while neutral have been partners of Nato for decades in joint military exercises and co-operation, Whereas, Nato and the West in particular only begin to assist Ukraine after 2014.
Nato has really got to at its Brussels HQ erect a statue to their number one recruiter Vladimir Putin because instead of weakening the alliance (his number one goal) Vlad has totally done the opposite, Doubled Nato's Eastern flank border, (meaning his already struggling forces have to be spread out over a nearly 2,000 mile border), more military and intelligence assets, plus a perfect listening post to spy on Russia's activities from Scandinavia, Give the man an Oscar! 🏆
Fantastic response from Russia to Finland announcement on applying to join Nato, instead of "Let's speak to the Finns and Swedes as to why they came to their decision and see if we can reassure them that we are not a threat to either." "Finland's Nato application is a threat to Russia and we will response with 'military and economic measures' - only convinces the Finns and Swedes more that they need to be in the Nato fold as quickly as possible.
Trunks il a dit les cyborgs ils viendraient le 12/05
Baby trunks Finland
Russian failure to defeat Ukraine is causing this, NATO senses the opportunity to push Russia further into the corner.
@@AnotherAnalyst It is not because Russia is failing to attack, but because Russia IS attacking.
@@AnotherAnalyst what do you mean?
@@robottitopi8293 Russias poor performance shows it is a very weak threat to NATO it willbe spread thin and collapsed militarily
Putin can only blame himself for this. Once I was against NATO, but now I'm all for it. Cheers from Helsinki.
Me too I originally didn’t agree with nato and there policy’s but I’m all for it. NATO defenses not attack
Finland os already NATO
Suuure suddenly now where your life is in danger NATO is cool, good one
Sure, totally real account! Now you're very pro-Nazi
Finland = bear bait
A move in the right direction.. Well done, Finland..
Russia has no right to decide your future.
No leave that to America instead
@@IBTU
Better that.
@@IBTU - Shouldn't your image read "I knew for Putin"? Coward!
Haha yeah you're right that's the job of the neocons and neoliberals of the west
@@user-js5sh7rb8v Is it? How's that working out for Ukraine right now?
As half Japanese and Korean, I really special love to Nordic country but I've been there for multiple times and This is where my favourite place, tourist and travel forever life. 🇯🇵🇰🇷💗🇳🇴🇮🇸🇩🇰🇦🇽🇫🇴🇸🇪🇫🇮🇬🇱
i really want them to stay a lovely place that's why joining nato is a very bad idea.
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As a Swede, I have a special love for Japan and Korea. ♥️
Finland has a strange cultural similarity to Japan in many regards, which always made me feel like the two nations meshed together well.
FINLAND IS STRONG AND SUPPORTS UKRAINE 💪
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Iraq vs Iran = Ukraine vs Russia.
chin chin is russian we know you are dont worry xd
@@chinchin9757 why ? in finland are there nazis too or genocide,azov??
From a Finnish perspective, I'm also glad that our NATO membership will bring enhanced security to the Baltic states (Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania), because being in the same alliance means we'd go all in defending them as well.
And drag us all in to WW3 and most probably a nuclear war🤪
Happy to See Ukraine's progress yesterday in kharkiv Russian pushed back from north Ukraine long live Ukraine Save Ukraine czcams.com/video/GYVV5TbC578/video.html
@@gozapog defending yourself and your neighbor will somehow drag you in WWIII and nuclear war? Don't you need an attacker?
Yourselves and Poland with a rebuilt Ukraine Putin has made sure Russia will be contained
@@gozapog Is that dragging? Or is it almost being forced too by Poohtins recent actions?
Regardless I welcome the Finnish. lovely country & people.
If it wasn’t for Russia NATO probably wouldn’t exist. Russia’s actions have only increased support for NATO in the west. Long live NATO and Ukraine. 🇺🇦💙💛🇺🇦
Moron
you just stated the whole reason Russia sees expansion as a threat and still failed to see the other point of view being so bias lol. how can you speak so much truth and fail to connect the dots
Ukraine is an excellent example for the whole of Europe how not to do it.
Any country that allows the United States into its administration will sooner or later go to waste.
@@IDL812 Cope
@@IDL812 Yeah because Russian puppet states like Belarus etc are a beacon of economic prosperity and political freedom. They have GDPs the size of peanuts because of Russia.
Great! Love Finland and its people., wonderful place
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but it won't be after nato and or russia is done with it.
Kiitos. Tervetuloa
@@lateksipumppu
Butthurt orc, don't pay attention.
@@chinchin8269 yeah look at Denmark and Norway.
NATO got to them and now theyre shitholes 😭😭😭
Russia: you must not join NATO or else we'll *something something* threats.
Finland and Sweden: we didn't even intend on joining NATO, but with you threatening us we kinda have to.
so then they will be attacked, won't they ? 🤔
@@chinchin8269 Russia simply does not have the capacity to attack anybody else.
@@chinchin8269 No because Russia is busy in Ukraine, it's a now or never kind of situation and they chose now as you can always leave NATO in the future
Russia is screwed so far up their arse I don't think Putin knows how to get out the mess he's made.
@@chinchin8269 you know what Finish will have to do, shoot twice and then go home.
Russia need to ask themselves why Finland and Sweden wants to join NATO instead of them, instead of wasting time threatening Sweden/Finland.
and Russians need to ask themselves why Finland/Estonian…standard of living is so much better then Russian even though they are neighbors.
Trunks il a dit les cyborgs ils viendraient le 12/05
Baby trunks Finlande
russians should also ask themselves why finnish vodka is so much better than russian vodka
Finland was condemned at the international court as an accomplice to the Nazis. And paid for it. As reparations, Finland transferred to the USSR about two-thirds (by tonnage) of its fleet and built new ships worth 66 million US dollars.
@@IDL812 russia is in no position whatsoever to be criticising any country
Perkele Finland! Welcome to the club. Greetings from Czech Republic!
It's a good move for finland and it will benefit both nato n finland.
it's not a good move because ukraine was about nato's border.
It will benefit weapons manufacturers. Please don't breed we have enough morons on this planet.
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WAR lll☢☢☢☢☢☢
@@chinchin8269 Chin Chin aka Russian muppet doesn't really understand what's going on lol
Full support Finland and Sweden from Ukraine
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You have all the rights to decide your future. No matter what Russia is thinking.
no. and nope.
Also the Ukrainians have the right to decide about their future, Russia is not the supreme judge to decide the political direction of Ukraine.
Slava Ukraini, God bless every brave Ukrainian soldier 🇫🇮❤️🇺🇦
As a Swede, I am grateful for the bravery of the Ukrainian people. I would love to see both Ukraine, Finland and Sweden as a NATO member. Slava Ukraini! ♥️🇺🇦🇸🇪🇫🇮
@@chinchin9757 cope
Kudos to Finland. Hopefully Sweden will do the same. All Putin has achieved so far is the enlargement of NATO.
It's not about Putin. The Western world, or rather the Western welfare is under threat, so the West needs a war, otherwise it will not be possible to live at the expense of other countries.
As an American I'm proud of our brothers and sisters in Finland for rising up against this evil invasion. We will stand together to defend the free world at all costs. 🙏
Your statement is a bit rich coming from an American. Have you no self awareness or have you forgotten about your own countrys war mongering?
@@itsme-gm9oi where ya from bud?
@@itsme-gm9oi In modern history, the United States has never invaded another country to take it over. You lose, bud.
@@easternyellowjacket276 haha you idiot. Dont you have any self awareness?
@@itsme-gm9oi every country has "war mongering" history to some extent.
Putin really has miscalculated this whole situation.
you actually mean nato. and finland will fall like ukraine under zelenskyy.
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@@chinchin9757 how and why would finland fall?
The score between Finland and Russia is currently 1-0 to Finland and it was a humiliating loss for Russia.
@@callummartin4697 The USSR won the winter war and acquired territories from Finland. People like you are a perfect example of completely ignorant people who learn history from memes or other people's posts on the Internet.
@@chinchin9757 allright cool Ivan nobody cares
Go Finland 🇫🇮 we have your back NATO is the best option for Finland & Sweden
welcome Finland and Sweden from the United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Finland’s and Sweden’s policy of neutrality is a thing of the past in face of the brazen display of aggression and disdain for international law by Russia. Russia forced their hand, NATO for all its flaws will be essential for national security if only to mitigate the volatility of the situation in the face of unilateral arbitrary belligerence from Russia. Here’s hoping that these actions create strong deterrents to war and violence and protect the Finnish and Swedish people from the same fate as our Ukrainian brothers.
Trunks il a dit les cyborgs viendrait le 12/05
international laws which the USA and UK constantly break... but we'll just side step that one ;)
HA HA Finns want to repeat the fate of Ukraine. As in 1941, they decided to fight for the Nazis.
Baby trunks Finlande
@@jaykay7932 Got any examples?
Now more countries want to join NATO, very smart move Putin.
no it's bullying from the US.
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As a strategist, Putin is as smart as a bag of hammers.
@@chinchin9757 Lol, keep dreaming.
You think the majority of the Finnish and Swede population was bullied by the US into joining NATO?
Or is it that they want to join the biggest defensive alliance on Earth after Russia who also happens to be the second strongest country put them into the unfriendly country list just for being in the EU?
@@chinchin9757 The US is forcing these countries to join NATO?
3:49 - Russia has really weird logic here. An independent country voluntarily joins a defensive organization to have a better defense in case of Russia wants to invade them again. Where is the threat? The threat is, that now it's not so easy to invade them anymore? Do they really think that Finland suddenly plans to invade Russia?
bro i remember watching ur sprint sidecam video like 3-4 years ago lmao
@@rhyme5218 ahh a comment that doesnt involve politics, got a tear in my eye
@@rhyme5218 Lol, what a coincidence :)
It's unfortunate that it's come to this. I would have preferred for Sweden and Finland to stay non-aligned but Russia has forced our hand
NATO gud, Russia bad
@@huyphamle159 facts
@@huyphamle159 More like Nato bad and Russia far worse. Even something as good as NATO made mistakes in the past
@@huyphamle159 Russia bad, NATO bad, US worst.
Aggression leads to more aggression. Revenge leads to revenge.
Never ending circle of pain and death.
Yeah NATO did good” in Afghanistan for example
Maybe when Russia starts caring about its neighbours’ security as much its own, then it will start wanting to cooperate with them rather than threatening them?
Since when did Fascists care about anything than own matters?
Russians are like that ...
Russian leaders always think friendship is built on strength.
-"I have a bigger gun than you, so you can be my friend.
But if you wanna play with someone else with a gun as big as mine I have the right to kill you and destroy your house".
I am proud to be a Canadian of Finnish descent and fully support Finland gaining membership within NATO. Russia has been invading Finland for years and pushing our borders back and taking over Finnish land for a very long time. Hopefully if they do join NATO and Russia decides to attack Finland or Sweden then the entire world will get involved and help fight against the Russian dictatorship once and for all! 🙏💖🇨🇦🇫🇮
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It's IDIOTS like you that put selfish worldy gain over the lives of our children and our world
@@MoncesArt NATO is a defence alliance, NOT an agressor. You know that do you?
Nice joke, nobody will get involve for your sake unless US wants the WW3. Middle East and Asia strongly stand with Russia 🇷🇺🤜
and the worst is that taken land from Finland is so poor, undeveloped and broken. why take land if u can not take care of it?
Long live Finland 🇫🇮
This is great news for NATO and specially for people here in Norway. The northern front is going to become much, much stronger.
Finland protecting gay parade only. Keep your rainbow flack ready for action.
Let us all thank to Mr. Putin. Without him, Finland would never have done this.
Full support Finland and Sweden our democracy and solidarity brothers and sisters. Greetings from New Zealand🇳🇿💘🇫🇮🇸🇪
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Then probably full support from china india korea pakistan for Russia we will die but will not allow the thieves here in Europe or Asia
My question
What if finland and Sweden will be attacked by Russia
Will new zealand help ? Obviously no
Because this is all support you can provide them so become practical and think again
Only reason Putin attacked and destroyed Ukraine it is because Ukraine is not a member of NATO and has no nuclear weapons !
Very smart move from Finland and Sweden 👍👍👍
That is so true. If they had nukes Russia wouldn’t have attacked.
Ukraine have nuclear weapons
Let's do WW3!!! Yaaaa whooooo.
@@utonjohnson9274 no they don’t lol.
@@utonjohnson9274 they gave them up though
The "drive to St.Petersburg" is a bit of a stretch...
Estonia, which is already NATO country, is closer to St.Petersburg then Finland..
Estonia -> St.Petersburg = 2.5 hours
Finland -> St.Petersburg = 3 hours
Good onya Finland for stepping up for the NATO! Australia will be proud of those that stand for independance.
Ukraine ruined
Well all love 🇦🇺 here in the 🇺🇸 and hope you're doing well, all people should be free from the wrath of dictators like 🇨🇳 and 🇷🇺
@@joedawg713 Could you please have a chat with the 57 Republicans who voted against the $40bn funding bill for Ukraine? The world is a better place when there is bipartisan support within the US for security measures.
But your country is under dictatorship.
Surprisingly Australia has never spoken for the Independence of Palestine and Kashmir
How does Putin expect to defeat NATO when he can't even defeat Ukraine?
Nukes
what a stupid comment to make, he is not just fighting Ukraine, he is fighting USA and Europe you clown....
@@silverbowftw5225 Well but only if his nukes are in a better condition than the rest of his forces.
@@silverbowftw5225 we got nukes too...
@@silverbowftw5225 so, you mean to defeat the whole human race from the face of the planet basicly?
Putin's unprovoked brutal attack of its peaceful neighbor, Ukraine shows Finns that the likelihood of being invaded/attacked by Russia is very high and joining NATO is the best strategy to lessen this likelihood.
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Yeah it appears that Putin didn’t take that account… or did he? Hmmmm,
Putin literally thought he can just march to kiev and hoist the russian flag. i'm sure he is as smart as you are trying to allude @glhmedic
Ukraine is an excellent example for the whole of Europe how not to do it.
Any country that allows the United States into its administration will sooner or later go to waste.
@@IDL812 Like Russia went to waste in 1991.
What's happening in Ukraine shows the world for all to see what not having allies means to checking Russian imperialism. Finland is doing what is necessary to not end up in Ukraine's position.
What is happening in Ukraine shows what happens to a country when it chooses the side of the West. The West supported the constitutional coup in Ukraine, the West put its puppets in power, the West cut and drove Ukraine into bondage, the West........
Good to have you, Finland!
glad to have you, Finland. Sincerely, Norway
Thank you Norway 👍🇫🇮
I notice none of Russia's neighbors are willingly trying to join the Russian Federation. I wonder why? Maybe they like indoor plumbing too much?
Is "indoor plumbing" a euphemism for sex?
I’m confused, why would any country joining nato be seen as a threat to Russia? No nato country wants war with Russia and if Russia is a peaceful loving country why would it feel threatened? Unless Russia intends to invade a nato country then that’s the only reason for its worry of them joining nato ?
Perception vs actuality. I agree with you, NATO will never invade Russia. But to ply Devils advocate, it’s like if Mexico announced that it is going to ally itself with Russia and will allow Russia to have military bases near the border and conduct military exercises, store missiles etc. Not an excuse to invade a country for choosing that tho, just showing a different perspective
Being confused is exactly how they want you. It is how they get you ...the uniformed , to back NATO tyranny all while NATO currently supports Ukrainian NAZIS as they begin WW3.
That's exactly why Russia hates NATO. Every country that joins NATO, is one more country Russia cannot invade/make a puppet. Russia has this mentality where they think they can do whatever they want with their neighbors, because they are the biggest country. They have been stuck in this imperialist mentality for hundreds of years.
@@JC839 yeah that’s a good point didn’t think of it like that so definitely something to consider but I guess I would say nato is about defence against aggression but granted you made a good argument to how the Russians may think on this matter.
I'm confused too, Why would Solomon Island granting a military base to China would be a security risk to USA(7000kms away) and Australia(2000kms away). Solomon Island is not going to invade Australia or USA and if USA & Australia are peaceful loving countries why would they feel threatened? Unless Australia wants to exploit countries like Solomon Island or East Timor then that’s the only reason for Australia and USA to worry about Solomon island granting military base to China?
Bravo Finland - very smart move 👏
Putin is the shoplifter that just hates the fact that the store just add additional security.
Putin needs to learn fear and manipulative threats don’t always work in your favor
been working for the yanks for the past 2 decades mate so i wouldn't agree with you there lol
@@garymckay7669 thats why he said "always"
Unlike Russia, USA actually has some might behind those threats.
@@peltimies2469 let me guess, you think they do it to help those who they make bend the knee?
@@garymckay7669 no??
I have no idea where you got that from?
Like why did you think that???
@@peltimies2469 Because that seems to be the common theme behind what people think, glad to hear you don't
I don't know about Finland but as a Swede I can safely say that if it weren't for the invasion of Ukraine there is no way Sweden would join Nato. The Swedish parlament has always been firm in their stance of not joining Nato (though I personally think we should have joined years ago). If part of Putin's goals with the invasion was to scare other countries he certainly have succeeded, just not in the way he wanted.
Now all of that being said unlike Finland Sweden still hasn't made an offical announcement on whether to join or not. Though going by what everyone is saying the parlament will make a decision by the end of the week and make the offical announcement early next week and it's most likely going to be a yes to joining.
No official announcement from Finland yet. Next week. I think Sweden will announce first.
New cold war very dumb of Russia
Russians jet scouts in Swedens airspace and activities around strategicly important gotland and also seemingly underwater russian submarines also was in Sweden waters, so its like they living in different world where they truly believes that theyre strong and big enough to treathen other countries by such acts. They cannot take even outdated Ukriane
I fear for your two countries being so close to Russia , but of course with modern weaponry no one is safe from Russia . The only thing we can do is try to form a resolute defence against him. I’m sure he could wipe out my country (UK) with very little warning.
I'm old enough to remember, as do my Norwegian friends, that Sweden allowed passage of Hitlers troops through Sweden to attack Norway to get their hands on the Heavy Water plants needed to make Atom bombs.
Sometimes I wonder if Russia could go 5 minutes without threatening people. It has to be an exhausting way to live. And people take you less and less seriously the more you do it.
I can’t imagine anyone in Finland not wanting to join NATO
there are the ones who are paralyzed by fear of war, is acting under the imminent fear of destruction truly independence, i would say no
😔 it's a shame it has come so far to this that this peaceful country is no longer nutural
I wonder if all countries are spending 2%gdp on defence now
My homeland and I am really happy they are joining Nato. Excellent move.
We welcome yall with open arms
With the dissolution of the Warsaw Pact the eastern Eu countries that were part of the pact couldn't disassociate from the Soviets fast enough. I guess they didn't like the Russian boot kick to the head method of uniting people. And now Finland and Sweden. Who's next, Switzerland? (I doubt it, but you never know.)
It's a stupid movie, now just be ready to get invaded. There's no way Russia is going to watch Finland join Nato and pose a threat to Russian security. All blames on US and western Europe for constantly expanding NATO despite agreeing not to.
@@purelightfreespirit696 Russia welcome yall with an open nuclear arms race
you sons and people will die ..you think the usa or nato cares they not gona fight in usa it going to be in finald land good luck
I think there will be some more wanting to join soon ! Ukraine should be allowed to join NATO
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 ok fed
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We would love for Ukraine to join us but from what I heard they have to wait till this mess is over cause they can't join in the middle of war idk..
Now will we never more meet the enemy alone.
The coming generations can have a brighter future. I hope for change in Russia.
Peace ✌️
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Baby trunks Finlande
0:15 Why was Lappeenranta highlighted on the map? :D
Nomikäettei! 53650
represent
they have been saying this for about 2 months already, how long does it take to announce a membership, join already
there's a _LOT_ of red tape involved...
If you think this provocative ask yourself this, is calling the police to protect you from your abusive neighbour a provocation? No? This situation is exactly the same.
When you're half way through a RTS campaign and allied half the map.
No’m talking about Finland, not Iceland
Russia is literally creating all its own problems, I pray for the people of Russia, Ukraine and all those who are affected by war around the war who do not want it😔
Putin has done nothing but stab himself in the foot. How do they still think he's a good leader? Lie lie lie lie lie all they do is lie.
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@@cruzab3153 hopefully this will bring us one step closer towards invading Russia and ending Putlers regime once and for all🤗lol
Baby trunks Finlande
@@cruzab3153 What do you mean they didnt share any border? Or are you forgetting the baltic states? Or Kalinigrad which is a part of Russia which is completely surrounded by Nato members. The baltic states feared another invasion by Russia so they signed up. Ukraine feared the same and rightfully so decided they wanted to become a member as well. If Russia and by extension the USSR would have stopped fighting and bullying their neighbors Nato wouldve fallen apart a long while back. I get that Russia doesnt want nukes in Ukraine but a sovereign nation should still be able to make defensive alliances with whoever they want. Belarus joining Russia didnt cause us to start attacking Belarus all of a sudden.
Amazing what the UK is doing now in helping its allies and going against Russia so strongly. Britain is taking the lead in this. Amazing
this is a poe comment lol go away bot.
Please don't breed we have enough morons on this planet.
Britain is run by muppets
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I could not agree more. God bless UK. I am a citizen of Ukraine, and there are no words to describe how grateful I am, for the support. Now I fully understand why Britain's full name is GREAT Britain. Blessings and hugs from Zaporizhzha
And also be prepared for BS like ... "Finns are not a nation", "Nazi" Finns, and of course "Finns are threat to russia"
what are you talking about 😂
😆😆😆 It would not be even credible within the Russian propaganda! There has never been love or brotherhood between the two. But there was somehow trust and respect but it seemed not enough for Russia.
actually there has already been pieces written in russian propaganda papers about Finland lately, so wouldn't be surprised if they would continue that in a larger scale.
I can't wait for the thousands of tortures, executions, mass graves etc. the Russians supposedly uncover.
@@chinchin8269 Like how Ukraine isnt a country, they are nazis etc.
Wow! So interesting to hear political leaders sound sensible, responsible and willing to do the right thing for their country's best interest. Sadly, unlike what has been happening in the USA for quite awhile now.
Welcome aboard, Finland! 🇫🇮
NATO welcomes you! 🇺🇲
Moscow is weakened and can only "talk" about consequences but actually has not got the military equipment available anymore to pose a serious threat . Now is the time to join so Finland and Sweden are acting swiftly ... ;-)
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Nuke?
@@jacksoncrate yes they could always Nuke Finland and at the same time their own city St.Petersburg. Putins home town. I'm sure they are able to be that stupid so i won't deny the possibility
they were already NATO.
Suuurely, lol. You'll be surprised
It seems Putler doesn’t realize his actions have consequences.
Let's go Finland 🇫🇮 ❤️
It changes dramatically
global citizens pact against nuclear war.
if nuclear war breaks out, all global leaders are held responsible for creating that situation, and each held personally accountable for every casualty.
There’s no such thing as a “Global Citizen”. Globalism is Nazism.
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You're wrong Putin will be to blame
the trouble is they will probably be safe in some bunker while the rest of fry hard to hold them to account
i think only nato and USA is responsible remove them from asia and europe everyone will survive peacefully
Russia didn’t want nato to expand
Now 2 new countries joins the North Atlantic treaty organisation Lol
How did this war turn out for you mr Putin lol
Just be vigilant, this may be Putin's ploy and use this moment to say he was right about NATO's expansion.
If anything, this plays into putin's hands, he can now claim say NATO is expanding to destroy Russia which could potentially lead to Russia's allies to getting involved and possibly all out war.
It will result in nuclear war i bet if this will goes on.
I would have told putin its non of your business you we help because you're not our leader so shut up b***h. You've threatened to nuke us and you've attacked a neutral country. So stop dictating our rights.
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It will be interesting in the next months.
Good!! I bet Putin didn’t think this would happen.
Congratulations to the Finnish people. This is the right move to defend their national sovereignty and maintain their democracy.
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to join a military alliance because they cant defend themselves hence why previously they were always neutral?? I guess trump was right: USA is paying to protect Europe
@@maskenball1422 If you truly believe that to be true go ahead and protest. Become Russia's puppet state. Im sure youll never get fucked that way
the people didn't choose, the refused to give them a referendum
Why is everyone congratulating the Fins? They haven't done anything for anyone, much less for NATO. They've been saying, for decades now --- even after being invaded by Russia once and having 10-15% of its land officially annexed by Russia --- that they're totally self-sufficient and self-reliant on matters of military & defense...
And prior to Feb 24, 2022, only 22% of them said they ought to join NATO. Now, 76%. why? They're not doing us any favor. We already, as NATO folks, have the Norwegians, who also share border with Russia, in the far north. As founding members, the Norwegians were HONEST enough to know they needed to form alliance with other like-minded people and nations for mutual protection and help, in good and in bad times... one for all and all for one, even at risk of destruction and death...
Again, neither Fins nor Swedes cared about that. They've never wanted to fight and to die for OTHER people... until their asses are literally on the line, THEN they say, Okay, we are in! Get our applications approved ASAP!
That is the classic definition of being immoral, selfish, and shameless: you only do things when you know OTHERS could help you, WHEN you need help the most... if it's you helping others, in life and death situations, you say, Nah, you guys are on your own.... but here's 5 cents and a helmet... Good luck. We are neutral so we can't get involved in your life and death activities.
That is not an attitude or an approach to life and living, among other people, that should be congratulated!
At 5:20 the journalist claimed that 1 in 2 Finns have changed their minds about joining NATO. But going from 25% to 76% means that 2 in 3 people have changed their minds. No?
You have a quarter already for it. So of the remaining 75% 2/3s did indeed change their mind. I think they saw 50% increase and zoned in to "of the 75%, 1/2 changed their mind" but even then that's not right, unless they just took the decimal and rounded down to make it a nicer fraction?
No. Around 50% (76-25) have changed their minds. Fifty percent is also known as 1 in 2.
4 in total. Originally 1 for Nato (25%), 3 against (75%). Two changed their mind. Now 3 for (75%), 1 against (25%). I.e 1 in 2 changed their mind.
🇫🇮🇫🇮 Suomi on Todella kaunis mää 🙌👏 Onnea paljon!
Little Napolean Vlad has miscalculated on this one
I'm so glad to have Finland as a formal ally.
And I'd be really, really happy to have Sweden too ASAP.
...It sounds like a done deal
Sounds like WW3
@@grahamjordan1040 Honestly I couldn't care less about the encirclement syndrome of a frustrated superpower wannabe. Russia's gonna get over it.
@@mongrelrat "Superpower wannabe"
Perfectly sums up Russia who is more bark than bite.
Russia should have clarified that Finland and Sweden remain friends and no need to worry about invasion. Wrong move by Putin here
"remain" friends? Neither Sweden nor Finland were ever friends with megalomaniac Putin!
They were endless threatened, like all other peaceful Russian neighbours! Which other reasons were there for having huge defence forces?
To hinder attacks from Denmark or Norway?
Russia must ask them and convince them rather than threatening...
That would be the smart thing to do , yes. But talking and smarts are not Russia's strong points
Did they just bleep the word "Cope"? 2:15
Putin: If you Finns join NATO, there will be consecuences...
Finland: .... PERRRRRKELE!!!!!
_(sakkijarven polkka starts playing on the background)_
Putin: ... Блядь
The war criminal should not be allowed to dictate to free countries.
why?
Finally❤️🇫🇮❤️
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Not every day you tell someone you cant help them out because it will cause ww3 and pretty much the end of civilisation as we know it.
Great news, and finally they make that right decision!! 🇫🇮 👍 Thank you goes to the brave Ukrainians, who fight against that Russian tyranny!!
"It happens…", What?! Shit.
Putler must be throwing a tantrum at his "advisors" for the concequences of his own actions.
Go Finland! Amazing news
WAR III☢☢☢☢☢☢
@@gl5129 planet earth vs russia!! Let's do it. We can divide the land
@@gl5129 Karelia goes to Finland, sochi goes to Ukraine, Kaliningrad probably split between Germany and Poland and of course Japan gets the Eastern side. Mmmmm I have to think how to divide the rest... Not sure yet who gets what
@@Lara__ war ☢☢☢☢☢☢
@@Lara__ rip planet☢☢☢☢☢
Anyone in this free world has no rights to block neither threatens an independent state from each other to become a member of any organization of that country says their membership will foster better economic, defense and cyber security against the bullying of the so called powerful country.
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maybe tell that to America
1:50
"Jussia" instead of Jussi.
So even the BBC can get a name wrong.
Frequency wars . Truth Hurts.
i still dont like NATO, but as a swede i feel like at this point it may be the least bad option? if anything i mainly feel we should join if it may bring help to ukraine, and if it may support finland incase of invasion. other than that i hope we dont have to be locked in nato forever
You don't "like" Nato? How strange. It's merely a defensive organisation and coalition, not an aggressor like Russia, so I don't see what's not to "like" when member states jointly uphold values of freedom and sovereignty.