The President of Finland, Sauli Niinistö, called the President of Russia Vladimir Putin today on 14th of May to inform that Finland will be applying to NATO in the upcoming days.
The President of Finland, Sauli Niinistö, called the President of Russia Vladimir Putin today on 14th of May to inform that Finland will be applying to NATO in the upcoming days.
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Summary:
According to Niinistö, the discussion was straightforward and unambiguous and took place without exaggeration. Avoiding tensions was considered important.
Niinistö emphasized to Putin that by joining NATO, Finland will strengthen its own security and take responsibility. According to Niinistö, Finland wants to continue to handle the practical issues generated by the border neighborhood in a matter-of-fact and professional manner.
According to the Office of the President, Niinistö told President Putin how thoroughly Russia’s demands for non-NATO membership in late 2021 and Russia’s major attack on Ukraine in February 2022 have changed Finland’s security environment.
President Niinistö also informed Putin that Finland will decide to apply for NATO membership in the coming days.
Honestly it’s remarkable how clear and straightforward Finland is. To call and advice before hand explaining the reasons behind it.
Good God! Did anyone else just hear those two loud “thud” sounds around the world? I’m pretty sure that was each one of Niinistö’s big ol balls landing right on Putin’s face. That’s it, it’s official, that double beat base is the soundtrack for today.
On another note lol I’m *dying* to know exactly how that conversation went, particularly Putin’s answer. It’s gotta be the most cringe version of a prom letdown ever 😂
N: So uh yeah, sorry to inform you but we’ve decided to go with someone else. Good luck, though!
P: ……but I already got my dress and told my parents 😭