a few seconds agoRussia: There will be serious consequences if Finland, Sweden join NATO
Periskopi(4 years ago)
(4 years ago)The possible membership of Finland and Sweden in NATO would have serious military and political consequences and would bring revenge measures on Russia's part. The warning is made by Russian Foreign Ministry European Department Director Sergei Belyayev. It is clear that their membership in the Alliance, which is primarily [...]
It is clear that their membership in the Alliance, which is primarily a military organisation, would bring political and military consequences that would require revising relations with these countries and taking revenge measures”, Belyaev told Interfax, referred to the ANSA.
It is too early to talk about the specific nature of these measures, he added.
NATO sends 30,000 troops, 200 aircraft and 50 boats to Norway for the 2022 Cold Response Exercise that begins on 14 March. The exercises had been planned for some time, but according to the BBC, in light of Ukraine's invasion they get a higher value even because they are kept not far from the Russian border.
