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Putin also threatens Finland and Sweden: If you seek NATO membership you will have consequences

Putin also threatens Finland and Sweden: If you seek NATO membership you will

A Russian foreign ministry spokesman has warned that accepting Finland or Sweden into the NATO defense alliance would provoke a serious response from Moscow.

Speaking at a news conference in Moscow, Maria Zakharova threatened that if any of the Nordic countries sought to join the security alliance, "there would be serious military and political consequences that would require our country to take reciprocal steps." " , reported the Russian news agencies.

"We consider the Finnish government's commitment to a military policy of non-engagement as an important factor in ensuring security and stability in northern Europe ," Zakharova said.

While Finland is cooperating with the security alliance on several issues and is attending today's meeting in Brussels, it has not formally joined the bloc.

Last month, Prime Minister Sanna Marin said it was "very impossible" for Finland to apply for NATO membership during its term in office.

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