The official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova, said that Finland’s decision to join NATO did not solve the current security problems, but had the opposite effect, as it only complicated the situation in the region. She said this during a televised briefing, she said. Youtube channel Russian diplomatic mission.
“Under the influence of an unprecedented anti-Russian campaign in the media, it was adopted without extensive public discussion. “We also understand that the United States and some alliance allies are behind this political campaign.”
According to him, Moscow has repeatedly pointed to the wrongdoing of Helsinki’s decision. He added that Finland’s accession to NATO has contributed to the militarization of the Baltic region and increased tensions in the Arctic.
Earlier, Finnish President Sauli Niiniste during a government meeting NATO signed the membership laws. After being signed by the President, national recognition of Finland’s membership in the North Atlantic Alliance was completed. Besides Turkey and Hungary, other NATO countries have also ratified Finland’s membership.