Finnish media outlets have shown support for NATO membership hitting a record high following Russia’s unprovoked onslaught in Ukraine.
"We will respect the decision regardless of what the conclusion will be, but if Finland decides to apply for membership, I am confident that NATO allies will warmly welcome them — and we can quite quickly make the decision to have them as a member of the allies," he added.
Stoltenberg's comments come shortly after a two-day meeting of foreign ministers at NATO's headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, and as Russia continuesIt is thought the Kremlin is preparing for an offensive in the Donbas region in the coming days. However, there are fears that supplying Ukraine with more weapons, particularly heavier offensive equipment such as tanks and fighter jets, could lead to a direct conflict between Russia and NATO.
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