A spokeswoman for Russia's foreign ministry delivered a threat to two European countries considering NATO membership, in chilling remarks that come as Russia engages in aggression against Ukraine.
In a Friday morning news conference, Russia's Maria Zakharova warned that Sweden and Finland would face "Military and political consequences" if they seek NATO membership.
BREAKING: Russia warned Finland and Sweden will face "Severe military and political consequences" if they attempt to join NATO: FMpic.
Zakharova's remarks raise the question of Russia carrying out attacks on Finland and Sweden similar to its invasion of Ukraine this week.
Representatives of Sweden and Finland are slated to attend a Friday NATO conference, in the latest indication that the leaders of the northern European countries are more willing to consider membership in the alliance.
Russia has continuously demanded that its neighbors be permanently prohibited from joining NATO, in spite of the wishes of the people who live in these countries.
Terms of the NATO alliance require members to spend at least 2 percent of their GDP on their military, a condition that European NATO members often ignore.
Sunday, February 27, 2022
Russia threatening Sweden, Finland with military action if they join NATO
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