Get to know NATO How can Finland-Sweden join?
Sweden and Finland have confirmed their joining the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, or NATO, and of course, current NATO members. that provides weapons and budget assistance to Ukraine in the fight once morest Russia. also welcomed both nations to join as members An attitude that upset Russia
What is NATO?
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization, or NATO, is a military ally in self-defense. Founded in 1949, its members consisted of 12 nations, including the United States, Britain, Canada and France. Whenever a member nation is attacked by another member nation’s military force. must provide assistance
NATO is expanding the boundaries of more and more member countries. After the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, many Eastern European nations continued to apply for NATO membership. NATO currently has 30 member states, and if Finland and Sweden’s application process is completed, NATO membership will immediately increase to 32.
How will Finland and Sweden join NATO?
Both nations have been neutral for a long time. But the support from the people for allowing their homeland to join NATO has increased steadily. especially following the Russian forces invaded Ukraine. due to concern that The country might be a target for Russia, so joining NATO would be a guarantee of national security to counter Russia’s power.
In order to accept new members, all NATO member nations must be unanimous in allowing both Finland and Sweden to join. while the country requesting to join must be a democratic nation. equal rights for ethnic minorities in the country and pledged to resolve the conflict peacefully
There is also a condition that Member States will have to spend regarding 2 percent of their GDP on defense. in which Finland has a budget that meets the aforementioned conditions Sweden has pledged to increase its defense budget to meet conditions as soon as possible.
for the military Finland has 257,250 soldiers, 100 tanks, 107 fighter jets, 19 helicopters and 672 artillery, while Sweden has a total of 257,250 soldiers. It has a total force of 24,000 soldiers, 120 tanks, 96 fighter jets, 106 helicopters and 357 artillery.
Why is Russia once morest NATO?
NATO had offered Ukraine a membership since 2008, but that did not happen because of the leadership ties between Ukraine and Russia. However, following Russia annexed Crimea in 2014, Ukraine changed its leadership. began to show more interest in joining NATO But it still did not happen due to strong opposition from Russia.
Russia believes NATO is trying to expand its influence on Russian borders by incorporating Eastern European nations. and stated that Ukraine would keep NATO in the Russian backyard. which Ukraine itself at the time admitted that it was unable to join NATO.
Meanwhile, Russia has warned Finland and Sweden. that the decision to become a member of NATO is a big mistake and will have consequences
How much troops does NATO currently have in Eastern Europe?
NATO has troops stationed all the way from the Baltic Sea in the north to Romania in the south. NATO has been stationed in the area since Russia announced its annexation of Ukraine’s Crimea in 2014.
Most recently, NATO sent 40,000 NATO countermeasures stationed in several locations. Countries that already have borders with Ukraine and Russia In addition, NATO forces continued to order warplanes and warships to be prepared. An aircraft carrier was also sent to patrol the local waters.
