Finland Joins NATO, Adding To Russia's Woes

The Kremlin has said that Russia will take counter-measures in response to Finland joining NATO, a development welcomed by Ukraine, the US, UK, and the European Union (EU), The Telegraph reported.

Photo Insert: Finland, which has an 832-mile border with Russia, became the 31st member of NATO.

Finland, which has an 832-mile border with Russia, became the 31st member of NATO, wrapping up its historic strategic shift with the deposit of its accession documents to the alliance.

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak hailed Finland's "historic" accession to NATO and urged the military grouping to admit Sweden next, after its entry was blocked by Hungary and Turkey.

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