NATO Secretary General with the Prime Minister of Finland 🇫🇮 Sanna Marin, 28 FEB 2023

Statement by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg with the Prime Minister of Finland, Sanna Marin, 28 February 2023.
🗣 | NATO Secretary General:
Thank you so much, Sanna. It's great to be back in Helsinki.
It's great to be back in this building and meet with the leaders of the Social Democratic Parties and the Trade Unions of the Nordic countries.
This is actually a forum I used to participate in myself for many, many years.
But now I'm here as Secretary General of NATO and of course we meet at a critical time for our security. President Putin's war against Ukraine grinds on and there are no signs that he's changing his plans. He wants to control Ukraine and he is not planning for peace, he's planning for more war. And therefore it is extremely important that we provide support to Ukraine.
I commend the strong support that Finland has provided to Ukraine. This makes a difference on the battlefield every day. Then I also meet, later on today, the President, Sauli Niinistö, and Foreign Minister, Pekka Haavisto, and in all my meetings today, I expect that the issue of Finnish and Swedish membership will be an important topic.
And as you all know, all NATO Allies made an historic decision to invite both Finland and Sweden to become members of the Alliance. We are making progress. A couple of weeks ago, I met with President Erdoğan and we agreed to have a meeting with Finland, Sweden, Türkiye in Brussels next week. My message is that both Finland and Sweden have delivered on what they promised in the trilateral agreement they made with Türkiye last June in Madrid.
So the time is now to ratify and to fully welcome both Finland and Sweden as members. Thank you.
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[@ElectroCurmudgeon]

Sweden and Finland should be allowed to protect themselves in the right to survive by joining.

[@paulmitchell5349]

Sanna Marin has some steel in her character, like most Finns.

[@carolchamberlin460]

Absolutely get Finland and Sweden in NATO umbrella.

[@richardbayer5702]

No US F-16's for Turkey if they do not ratify BOTH nations (Sweden & Finland) for accession into NATO! Turn up the pressure. Turkey is only playing this game for domestic electoral purposes. This one man is holding up a global process -much like Putin. I was happy to hear that NATO would already react to any aggression against the two nations.

[@somethingelse4878]

Turkey only gets away with being the spoiled child because of its location

[@avrilstacy3133]

I think at this point we all agree Finland and Sweden are in NATO.

[@mikedevlin2048]

Perhaps the 28 NATO members that have ratified Finlands and Swedens succession should make it clear that if Turkey and Hungry do not ratify, then the continued membership of these two… “allies” will be called into question

[@theremoteinfluencer]

Great point. You beat me to the punch.

[@gbirecki]

In any major war I would rather have Turkey on my side rather than against. As tempting as it is to play this hardball it's not appropriate as other pressure can be applied to Turkey on this issue.

[@god6384]

the USA will never give up Turkey's strategic position on the bosphorus to the black sea as an ally

[@carpenter3069]

Absolutely agree. Membership should be with an 80% majority so that one Russian-funded country can't undermine the process. Certainly, the consensus is important but unanimity should be removed.

[@AIJohnsen]

I am afraid that this would play into the hands of Putin. It would be something that Putin has been striving for.

[@aichenlin]

Go Finland 🇫🇮!! You Rock!

[@maryf.1956]

Good news, praying for Finland and Sweden. Let’s cut the red tape and do this.

[@CobraTateFreeLive]

WOW can’t wait to see Finland 🇫🇮 and Sweden 🇸🇪 together being full members of the organization

[@cbrun1482]

Thank you for your support to NATO and to Ukraine, Mr. Secretary General.

[@kathleenmann7311]

👍👏

[@markmilan57]

There shouldn't be any delay in such a critical time...

[@lindamarsh3335]

🙏🙏🙏Praying for ending this war soon.Thank You for your untiring leadership. All freedom loving countries should join NATO, including Moldova

[@richardbayer5702]

"All freedom loving countries should join NATO" -This would be too unwieldy; article 5 would be way too hard to enforce.

[@77belts]

Moldova Georgia Kosovo Ukraine bosnia etc a

[@tonygold1661]

Both brilliant leaders and role models for Western democratic leadership.

[@latino_God]

I think Finland, Sweden and Ukraine should all be allowed to join NATO asap!

[@rumingmackay7991]

Support Finland's and Sweden's rapid admission to NATO.

[@attetamminen]

It's great how Finland and Sweden are announced to be in a protection of NATO already by Stoltenberg, even though last two of the NATO countries has not yet done their ratifications. He actually has announced that "it's inconceivable that there would be any threat towards these countries without NATO intervention". Peace on earth ✌️🙌

[@carmenlatorre3129]

🙏👏🙏 it is good for the world that Sweden and Finland in NATO

[@nosic248]

Grateful from Ukraine

[@MartinTheBear]

I have rather Sweden in Nato than Turkey.

[@rid1bee]

Strategically for NATO, Turkey is more important than Sweden.

[@somethingelse4878]

Same Read the book desert sniper by KZbiner and ex sniper Ed Nash It shows what went on over near turkey

[@TheHy6xD]

turkish location is the most important

[@kickinghorse2405]

I'm grateful for inclusion of all members. United we stand. Divided we fall.

[@socrates6870]

The smartest and most courageous Prime Minister of modern Europe!!!

[@orctowngrot8842]

The questions here are not about Sweden and Finland at all. The questions are all about Hungary and Turkei. Reform is needed.

[@MTMF.london]

Exactly. Sweden and Finland have met all the criteria required for NATO membership while both Hungary and Turkiye have regressed in their upholding of democratic norms and the rule of law.

[@mickrap6001]

i agree with you on that, it's about time it's was reformed.

[@goldfingerhardcore]

Let’s go NATO! We need to get stronger and stronger!

[@mrHBarry]

Too many Ukrainians have died already, let's go EU, step up your help and support for Ukraine now. STOP RUSSIA NOW. Slava Ukraine.

[@ivo3598]

I wish USA will use all nuclear weapons and turn russia to dust

[@SpringIsBACK]

Realistically, NATO needs to have Biden make an unequivocal statement backed by legislative leaders that the US will come to Finland's aid quickly and in force if Finland is attacked or an attack appears imminent. Sweden I'm less worried about, but, add them too if it will help.

[@jack_batterson]

Finland rocks!

[@josephusormocanus6252]

Finland and Sweden are now NATO members? That would be nice for the Alliance and good news for all the peace loving nations.

[@alainlefebvre9860]

Just waiting for Hungary and Turkey to approve.

[@MTMF.london]

@@alainlefebvre9860 Those two have no credible reason not to approve. They are just exploiting it for their own political gain, the buggers.

[@vados8500]

@@alainlefebvre9860 probably just Turkey now

[@nestorlandis760]

Sanna fantastica, complimenti!

[@ETfrogable]

Sanna Marin is the best

[@BurntheKremlin966]

🇺🇳✌👍🇫🇮🇸🇪

[@bn2870]

It looks like Russian diplomats could take a chapter from these folks’ physical health…

[@somethingelse4878]

I wish we had healthy adult leaders in the uk and we were in the EU

[@GordBrown-ui3hu]

Would NATO be a better alliance without Hungary?

[@latino_God]

What’s wrong with Hungary?

[@shredd5705]

@@latino_God To join NATO you are required to have democracy. But strangely, after you have joined you are not required to have democracy

[@skogsjarvenab7958]

Great that all Nordic countries now will be part of NATO.

[@bafattvahetere]

You think about Iceland?

[@gherkamum]

Finland & Sweden to join NATO, great news..

[@anselmdanker9519]

Thank you for supporting the people of Ukraine - Finland .

[@viktoro.ledenyov5829]

NATO!!!😊😊😊

[@michaelmakowsky]

❤

[@johndon7384]

Get it done already!

[@joelpritchard451]

I will be so happy when the day will come when When Finland and Sweden will finally become part of NATO read This will be the best news to see on ALL NEWSCASTS

[@lionelpayette4628]

Victory to Ukrainian ❤

[@lancedmello]

let's do this

[@2018tundra]

Hope good news soon. Norway 🇳🇴 Finland 🇫🇮 welcome from USA 🇺🇸

[@bafattvahetere]

Norway?

[@rs84848]

You mean Sweden🇸🇪

[@liana5833]

You mean good news for Sweden 🇸🇪 and Finland 🇫🇮. Norway 🇧🇻 is already in Nato 😃

[@JoanMaddie]

Hello AJ. Norway is NATO member. Sweden and Finland have applied for membership.

[@robertcalamusso1603]

Sanna !!! 🇺🇸☮️ 🇫🇮

[@cujoe4842]

Wow he just said Ukraine in a ally of Nato 🇺🇸🇺🇦👍🏽

[@danielboasorte133]

Isso é muito positivo 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇺🇦🇺🇦💪💪

[@MTMF.london]

Yes, of course it is true. Even before the war, Ukraine was itching to become a member of NATO and they actually put in an application in 2008 but the political situation was not suitable. They've always known that Russia can not be trusted. There are other nations who are not NATO members but they consider themselves allies of NATO, for example, Switzerland, Austria, Ireland and a few others.

[@mariannaleAnjouwarnerherbert]

👍

[@renatob9909]

It is in Ukraine destiny to become a NATO member

[@aliengreisy1984]

Sweden and Finland should immediately join NATO. Not that Sweden and Finland want to go to war with Russia, but to protect their people if it is attacked by any country... Have any NATO member countries ever invaded another country? until now there has been no since world war 2.

[@j-ch8787]

Gooood ! Love this process. Scandinavia 4 nations, poland and 3 baltic countries are a solid skirt facing north russian front in case of its agressivity anywhere in this region. We need to stronger our european solidarity together. From north to south, and western to eastern borders. True good step in order to feel all of us in security.

[@lennieunderscoreboy]

So war doesn't repeat itself, that waas hat was said after WWII

[@ryanscott4418]

I feel as though they keep asking the same question. Just in different forms the answer stays the same. I wouldn't have the patience for that good going.

[@MTMF.london]

Camera technician needs to have a steadier hand.

[@samueloppong8078]

Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦 💪

[@markmilan57]

What's holding back?

[@AllanLaal]

NATO sent all their tripods to Ukraine it seems :D

[@somethingelse4878]

Ireland should think about joining NATO as there no room for neutrals that complained about being nuked, but don't help defend Europe

[@rodolphedrolet6994]

I hope they know what there doing

[@peterj5083]

they're doing not there doing

[@bruuno2]

Unbelievable, how majority of NATO members, specially the ones that really matter (nukes of course), allow that 2 members make a fuss and delay the process of these 2 great assets joining the organisation!! This should be a simple: "accept" or leave!! Unless of course, the members would present some reasonable reason why the process should be delayed or rejected: which seems unlikely!! (much more likely for reasons for some existing to be pushed out!!! ; ) Turkey (current regime)? Really?

[@glynjones4507]

If we can fast track sweaden and Finland into Nato why not Ukraine even if it triggers article 5

[@stevea2909]

Otan!

[@evtomofnorway8674]

NATO ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@adriancurtin6012]

Finland & Sweden must be allowed to join N.A.T.O. as soon as possible, otherwise both nations will continue to feel threatened by super aggressive & biligerent Russia.

[@aguynamedscott11]

Sadly I think NATO needs to start preparing for nuclear war. If Putin was capable of rational thought the war would already be over. The fact that Russia has already lost so many soldiers and has no hope of victory is an indication that Putin will escalate the war by any means that he has. Eventually he is going to reach the point where the nuclear option is his only option.

[@bafattvahetere]

Nah... he will probably be forced to pull the trigger on his pistol.

[@okinedo]

That will be the end of Russia

[@rs84848]

As stupid Putin is i don't think Putin is stupid enough to go Nuclear. He knows that this would be the damn end of Russia the exact opposite he's looking for. And his allie China would prevent Putin to go Nuclear at all cost.

[@god6384]

Putin knows using nuclear weapons will be the end of the russian federation and a complete dismantlement of the federation by Nato. Russia stands no chance in a nuclear war. Even with its 6000 bombs. Nato only has to bomb 1 city = Moscow. Russia has to bomb almost the whole west from USA to Canada to France, Turkey, Germany and more. It's impossible for Russia to win agaist so many targets

[@mr.meatsoup5639]

Putin alone cannot launch nukes, it requires multiple people in the chain to accomplish. During the cold war there was a false command to launch nukes against the US, but the ones pressing the button refused to act. This serves as a good example of how intricate the system is. This isnt a GI Joe movie, nuclear war doesnt just happen due to a war in 1 country. Of course its always good to be prepared for even the worst outcomes, but i would wager the situation is far less hazardous than during the cuban missile crisis.