Finland officially becomes a member of NATO

Finland has officially become the newest member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. The country applied to become part of the NATO alliance following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee discusses with Anne-Marie Green and Vlad Duthiers.
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[@PaulM745]

I will sleep better at night with Finland officially on our side!!! 🇳🇴 ❤️ 🇫🇮

[@finn7208]

We Finns also sleep better knowing that we’ll never be alone anymore❤️ proud to be part of the Nato family 🇫🇮❤️🇳🇴🇺🇸🇬🇧🇩🇰🇮🇸🇪🇪🇱🇻🇱🇹🇨🇦🇩🇪🇮🇹🇫🇷🇪🇸🇵🇹🇨🇿🇸🇰🇧🇪🇳🇱🇧🇬🇦🇱🇱🇺🇲🇪🇵🇱🇭🇷🇲🇰🇷🇴🇸🇮🇹🇷🇭🇺🇬🇷

[@butterflies655]

Let's hope Sweden joins the club soon.

[@mandymcmahon9682]

Welcome Finland ❤ From the U.S. 🤝🤗

[@KingPhoey]

Finland knows its history.

[@aarontactical]

Congratulations to Finland🇫🇮 here from the United States🇺🇸

[@SahiPie]

The Finnish resistance to the Soviet invasion was the stuff of legends, to welcome such a power to NATO is such a beautiful and strong message to Russia.

[@pdoylemi]

@Adam Fontenet You don't seem to know what imperialism means.

[@rabidlorax1650]

@Adam Fontenet You are talking about Russia right? They are the only people subjecting other countries.

[@residentgrey]

Russia is not the aggressor. NATO and the IMF are.

[@residentgrey]

​@@pdoylemi It is easy to see the imperialism. Russia is the victim.

[@johns3544]

We could have done this back in WWII and destroyed rushia but hay we are doing it now..

[@Americaone1]

Welcome Welcome Finland already a military power joining the strongest alliance in the world 🇫🇮🇫🇮🇫🇮🇫🇮🇫🇮

[@LandSharkEatsU]

Welcome to Nato, Finland! We are proud to be your allies! 🇺🇸🤝🇫🇮

[@bayphan9777]

Lol

[@papawheelie5576]

Maybe they will actually pay their share of the bill? 💲

[@LandSharkEatsU]

@@bayphan9777 Weep, Russian.

[@LandSharkEatsU]

@@papawheelie5576 What bill? They just joined.

[@sweetwater6319]

Wait.. didn’t Finland once try to join NATO but could not because of Turkey’s disagree?

[@MH-YouTube-Controlled]

Welcome aboard Finland. 🇫🇮❤

[@agresseur7184]

Findland stopped the Soviet Union once before and Putin seems bent on turning the Russian Federation back into the Soviet Union with him as the new Stalin. Go Finland.

[@donmyers4136]

My concern is that Putin is willing to take it to the nuclear level in order to obtain his goals. I've heard that Putin has cancer and is dying. I don't know how true that is. If that's true Putin will use nukes against other countries rather soon I would think he would anyway. That way in his mind he'll be the greatest leader in Communist Russia's history. Even surpassing his idol Stalin. Remember Stalin killed millions of his own people. Putin will give up millions of Russian lives by going nuclear. Just my thoughts.

[@mochtegerndane7097]

A brother of my grandfather actually fought as a Danish Volunteer in Finland. If there is a Valhal - which I hope - he will be drinking a glass of mead to celebrate.

[@mikrokupu]

The Nordic ww2 volunteers still highly respected in Finland

[@thechariotcard]

Congrats, Finland !!

[@kyleayres5397]

Free defense!!!

[@papawheelie5576]

Hooray! Let's continue to provoke Russia! 👍

[@LandSharkEatsU]

@Papa Wheelie We'll slap Russia upside their collective heads. Russia doesn't dictate jack to us.

[@zekofirez39]

@@papawheelie5576 If the Russian regime is volatile enough that sovereign countries choosing their own diplomatic pursuits is enough to set it off, maybe that’s a sign that more countries need to seek out security guarantees against Russia. Russia has no right to choose Finland’s future; that’s up to the Finnish people. That should definitely not be considered provocation. Maybe if one doesn’t invade their neighbors, other neighbors won’t be tempted to join NATO.

[@nbgoodiscore1303]

​@@papawheelie5576 PERKELE!! 🧹

[@Debbie338]

The Finns are legendary and I’m excited to see them join us!

[@denjo3131]

Welcome Finland!

[@holyalmightycreatorgroup2015]

Help!!! Emergency!!! Strongest Disasters will never stop !

[@nunyafkinbiddnes7665]

@@holyalmightycreatorgroup2015 lol better pray your Superstition 🤡😘😅😂

[@parsnip82]

Finland has no fear of Russia and is armed to the teeth!

[@cherylmcnutt9905]

Nonetheless, it’s good to have the world’s strongest backup should Putin become more insane!

[@michaelgl8516]

This is not the time for foolishness. Everyone should fear Russia. In 1940 Finland lost 11% of it's land in the Winter war (which actually you should try to get back). Russia attacks all it's neighbors. NATO needs Finland, & Finland needs NATO. Together we can all defeat Russia. Congratulations from USA!

[@butterflies655]

​@@michaelgl8516Finland doesn't want those territories back. They are in terrible condition. Russia ruined them completely.

[@chuckkayak68]

Welcome aboard Finland, you folks sure make a fine rifle.

[@billhuber2964]

What rifle is that ?

[@chuckkayak68]

@@billhuber2964 Sako & Tikka

[@jacksonandy218]

Well, welcome Finland. I hope you find strong allie within our ranks. Very pleased to have you aboard!!

[@residentgrey]

what "our ranks"?

[@black-uh1df]

​@@residentgrey NATO of course

[@residentgrey]

@@black-uh1df There is no "our". You are in no way of that "our".

[@black-uh1df]

@@residentgrey In fact, I am. I'm a citizen of a NATO country and I say welcome aboard Finland

[@residentgrey]

@@black-uh1df You are not part of that "our".

[@johannjohann6523]

Talk about unintended consequences from Putin's perspective. For the rest of the western world, it was too long coming. But always Finland's choice, and the importance of countries to have the right of freedom and self determination. Welcome Finland, you are a good friend and strong and noble people understanding firsthand Russia's threat.

[@jaegerguard4147]

Love to our allies from Finland! We are at times grumpy and do the stone face a bit too much, but our hearts beat for freedom and democracy! We'll stand together strong!

[@mopthermopther]

Finnmania is sweeping the Globe ! ❤ 🇫🇮 🎶🎼🎵🎉💃🕺🏻

[@baconatorrodriguez4651]

So whatcha gonna do, when salmiaki goes wild on youuuuu

[@blopjones1665]

That's awesome Finland is a huge asset . Finland is probably the country I'd go to in Europe.

[@chusetts]

Congratulations Finland!! This is significant for all of NATO. God Bless all NATO countries! Long Live NATO!

[@georgewilkie3580]

BRAVO!! WELCOME FINLAND!!

[@AmazingJohnny]

Congratulations to Finland 🇫🇮 from Ukraine 🇺🇦 !

[@holyalmightycreatorgroup2015]

Help!!! Emergency!!! Strongest Disasters will never stop !

[@theneurologist1]

Pretty soon it'll be Congratulations Ukraine, from USA 🇺🇲🤜🏻✨🤛🏻🇺🇦

[@LandSharkEatsU]

@@theneurologist1 Damn right! 🇺🇦🇫🇮🇺🇸💪

[@thelogxd8812]

Slava Ukraini!!! 🇪🇦♥️🇺🇦

[@thechariotcard]

@@holyalmightycreatorgroup2015 you were one of those little weenies that turned their lunch money over to the bully each day, aren’t you.

[@gin394ify]

Congratulations and welcome Finland 🥂

[@emblema348]

Welcome finland! I hope sweden and bosnia and herzegovina will join the alliance as well.

[@burlenmorris3701]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉😊😊😊 congratulations Finland from me in the USA. we love you for your contribution to world peace.

[@staymadloser7754]

You’re not FBA. An immigrant talking and piggybacking off laws the black community created, hush

[@thedustyhead]

🎉 Welcome Finland !!

[@ronschwigel8140]

congratulations finland welcome to the family of nations

[@silverforest4682]

Welcome Finland!

[@jeannieluna3009]

Welcome to NATO, Finland. Glad to have you!

[@jasonjohnson4028]

Welcome, Finland. You guys are so awesome!

[@nixutps]

you 2 ❤ Thank you ☺️👍

[@kyleayres5397]

I wonder if they’ll pay their dues like no one else does

[@thechariotcard]

@@kyleayres5397 you are right. Let’s worry about something that hasn’t happened over global security of nations.

[@butterflies655]

​@@kyleayres5397They already have done it. You don't need to worry about it. Finland is the only country which paid fully it's war reparations.

[@normanbonk8064]

❤❤❤

[@marywebber854]

❤ Good

[@uahistukraine1305]

Congratulations to Finland! Ukraine needs to be in NATO already after Ukraine wins war. Sweden and Georgia should join.

[@carsi7282]

Georgia lost their war against Russia a decade ago. They will lose to Armenia and Azerbaijan

[@laterisaferondii1435]

Congratulations 🎉

[@geckozattack]

🇺🇲❤🇫🇮

[@thebipolarbear1]

Welcome 🇫🇮

[@ediemorgan8968]

🇫🇮 👍 🇺🇸

[@trekkienzl2862]

Hopefully Sweden's NATO membership application could be finalized either sometime this year or next year. Remember that for a few years, Greece did block Macedonia's memerbship into NATO and the EU, with Greece only allowing/ratifying Macedonia to join NATO in 2020, after Macedonia agreed to change their name to 'North Macedonia'. Hopefully once Turkey and Sweden settle their disagreememnt on Sweden's support for Kurdish groups (or at least come to some kind of compromise), Turkey would ratify Sweden's membership. Until then, NATO (specifically the US, UK and other Nordic countries) should provide some security guarentees for Sweden whilst their application is still ongoing.

[@bartsimpson8616]

its macedonia who care about them , its very well double standards of corrupted eu ,. Finland should knows better. , they self shoot in their legs in both of them.

[@mortenrobinson5421]

It will finalize when Erdogan has been reelected.

are you swedish?

[@Edward_Nebiolo]

Sweden will get in NATO soon. Probably after Turkey’s elections in May. It is inevitable

[@robertbrooks4413]

Yes. But Finland seeks protection from an enemy who has invaded or been at war with at least three times.

[@michaelgl8516]

They deserve the protection. Finland has to deal with Russia on its border while you & I sit at home in our comfortable home, not having to worry about missiles bombing our roofs.

[@butterflies655]

That enemy is Russia.

[@garfield50096]

im proud

[@nyb3894]

Welcome Finland ❤️❤️❤️

[@awsart9629]

Hard Rock Hallelujah 🇫🇮

[@OctPSfever]

What happened to Sweden? How come only Finland?

[@dkupke]

Sweden hasn’t gotten full approval. Yet.

[@Aer0n023]

Hungary. They are the one that betrayed everyone.

[@cyberfunk3793]

Erdogan happened.

[@luisvelez5695]

Finland has an 800-mile border with Russia it is the important one. all the Air forces of these nordic nations will fight as one .

[@JimmyRingz]

Finland has extremely strong alliance with Sweden that continues as before. They're not left alone though Turkey is slowing Sweden joining for a bit. If anything would threaten Sweden they'd get all the help you can ever imagine though they're not a full member yet.

[@captainseadog7600]

Thank you putler for speeding Finland nato alliance … soon Sweden and so on … 🎉

[@DardaniaLion]

From how I see it, Putin made NATO great again. Thank you Putin.

[@ridzuan2508]

😂😂😂

[@alexhouistandwithukraine8885]

Image perfect timing

[@annakingry9157]

Welcome!

[@jacquelinenguyen759]

PRAISE AND GLORY BE TO THE LORD GOD ALMIGHTY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! A long-awaited moment for Finland. It should call for a great celebration.

[@Aer0n023]

So what the f*ck did the LORD GOD ALMIGHTY had to to with all this?

[@mortenrobinson5421]

Actually they didn't have to wait that long. This was the quickest accession in the history of NATO.

[@butterflies655]

​@@Aer0n023Everything! Fortunately we have a freedom of religion in the western world.

[@elizabethhefley4277]

CONGRATULATIONS FINLAND!!!! 🎉❤

[@pasimaenpaa2360]

Congrats? For what? Biggest mistake finland or nato has ever done.

[@air2091]

@@pasimaenpaa2360 how

[@wintersoldier9923]

​@@pasimaenpaa2360 kyllä se on mutta ei voi tehdä mitään nyt

[@butterflies655]

Russian trolls.

[@Branca179]

Welcome Finland 🇫🇮 ✨❤️👏👏👏 from 🇵🇹

[@ethanrichardson126]

Finland did not join NATO, it's Finland's special mad warm❤ partnership operation with NATO

[@silviamarti5801]

Congratulations Finlad ❤👏 👏 👏 .Now NATO Please accept Sweden ❤🙏 🙏 🙏. Thank you 🙏 Blessings ❤️ 🙏 🙏 🙏

[@VOiDED50120]

Let's go Finland, welcome to the team!

[@samuelamoia9782]

AWESOME!!!

[@KokoTaylor-tq7fi]

Well done Finland welcome to NATO family hope Sweden will join soon wish Finland and Sweden all the best and GB 🇫🇮 🇸🇪 🇮🇱

[@graetestfanever1]

The snow will speak Finnish once again.

[@andreahawkins5890]

God bless Finland 🎉❤

[@markbeamon6949]

Come on, they just need to approve Sweden

[@greggstrasser5791]

Yes... more New World Order... yes...

[@michaelgl8516]

What a wonderful day it has been today! Finland joins NATO and Trump is arrested! Meanwhile Poland is receiving 96 Apache attack choppers from the USA, Ukraine is receiving 50 combat vehicles from Sweden, B1 bombers have been sent to Norway from USA, 13 MIG-29s have been given to Ukraine from Slovakia, Poland is receiving MQ-9 Reaper drones from USA, and Challenger 2 battle tanks from Britain have arrived now in Ukraine. Man, it's been over a year since I felt this light-hearted. Finally Ukraine is getting some serious aid!

[@denisepleines1513]

What about Sweden???

[@oofoof1206]

Alright cool,cant wait to wake up at 3 am to go to the bathroom and wonder why the sun came up so early

[@ericwojciechowski4802]

sweden is as good as safe now as russia cant get to them without going past finland first

[@carsi7282]

A few missiles. Russia had many cyberhacks trained in Finland so they are good.

[@clmarsik]

Congratulations and thank you.

[@ZEDNANREHIGH]

Russia got exactly what it didn’t want, NATO at its door steps. USA 🇺🇸 Finland 🇫🇮💪 let’s go. Check Mate

[@margieclissold3126]

Here it comes. watch and hold on

[@angelinabrazilianovo257]

Great news

[@kochamboga3230]

Greetings from Poland. We are very happy you joined NATO.

[@Ms.Robot.]

🎉🎉🎉

[@cherylmcnutt9905]

Praying they become a good partner to NATO!

[@jennifer.keeling8469]

Why not Ukraine?

[@air2091]

Because ukraine can’t join so long as they are in a conflict

[@jennifer.keeling8469]

@@air2091 But, that would force Putin to end his campaign against Ukraine, wouldn't it?

[@air2091]

@@jennifer.keeling8469 ….no? It would only drag nato in the war

[@vabctv3570]

Nokia won today

[@thebipolarbear1]

Whatcha gonna do brother when Finland runs wild on you ! “Hulk hogan “

[@joenisnapje712]

Welcome FINLAND 🇫🇮✊🏻

[@MarcosElMalo2]

I’m pro-Kurd and pro-Armenian, but I can see how from their point of view, Turkey has reason to gripe about Sweden. I don’t think the issues are insurmountable, and who knows? It could even lead to some sort of diplomatic breakthrough wrt to a Kurdish homeland.

[@imnugget8085]

Yah Finland like I ain't going into war by myself

[@arfinjalal4563]

Valkommen, Suomi.

[@U.S.President]

thank you russia for sacrificing its economy and soldiers to let finland joining NATO

[@nicholasgerrish6022]

Excellent news, and a modest drive to St Petersburg by car or tank, thought the former would be preferable……

[@lutchilacarlos9283]

With an aggressive neighbor...

[@adivinaquien2303]

❤😊 Yes yes yes...Congratulations Finland...🎉🎉🎉 HOPEFULLY Sweden becomes A NATO MEMBERS TOMORROW 😅 PLEASE 🙏...

[@mikeglenn5212]

Thank you VLADIMIR you have done more for nato then anyone could have hoped for. Russia will have to spend much more in bolstering more defense it doesn't have since its so tied down in Ukraine..

[@longforgotten4823]

OK, Turkey, time to let Sweden in now

[@jeremyhodge6216]

Now it's time for Sweden, Ukraine and Georgia to join like they should 😉👌💯

[@vabctv3570]

830 miles border is big lost for putin

[@brianc8821]

All these Russian bots can do is shout into the void in the comments section of an American news outlet. #powerless

[@urkiddingme6254]

made me laugh. thanks. #powerless

[@markaranita704]

USA welcomes you Finlandians

[@rosemariebredahl9519]

Yay!

[@thelogxd8812]

Welcome to NATO from your brothers in Spain! 🇪🇦🤜🤛🇫🇮

[@thesun6211]

While Finland's accession to NATO is undeniably a boon to both parties of the new agreement, isn't an extended Land Border between Russia and the collective NATO states kinda a bad thing for the Border Security of both factions; owing to there being that much more border for both to secure?

[@mards2479]

I recommend watching real life lore’s video on how Finland joining nato is a near checkmate to Russia, it goes in depth on that exact topic

[@pdoylemi]

Finland has had to secure that border anyway - now they'll have some help.

[@donmyers4136]

You took the exact words out of my mouth. It is almost a checkmate. Except for around 6,000 nuclear warheads it would be. My fear is he'll use that last move. He said he would. I fear he may and I've no reason to doubt he'll follow through. Now...we wait and see if Putin will accept defeat or will he decide to risk all of our lives.

[@randythomas3478]

So....

[@lissu2217]

🇫🇮🇫🇮🇫🇮

[@Soapboxstomper]

Welcome to NATO Finland❤❤❤❤

[@janko6608]

It is not good to idea to tell us Finns that we canno do something.,😅

[@bucktooth002]

You left your Swedish cousins behind.😂😂😂😂

[@cyberfunk3793]

@@bucktooth002 Swedes are safer with Finland in NATO and also have better chance of joining soon also with Finland lobbying from the inside.

[@Aer0n023]

​@@bucktooth002 first of all, Swedish are not our "cousins". When it comes to the collective memory of a nation the Finns hate the Swedes almost as much as the Russians. Although, nowadays our countries and nations are equally civilized and we are rooting for each other. When it comes to the near history, we remember how much (more) we hate the Russians. So much. Almost as much as the Ukrainians hate the Russians today: from the bottom of (our) their hearts. Russians are the filth of the Earth.

[@briansidney3403]

Welcome aboard Finland.

[@hectorcastillo72]

YAY

[@angelosalinitro9964]

👍👍👍👍

[@constantinewahlang2390]

Better

[@6h471]

Congratulations Finland!

[@lissu2217]

we are now in NATO