HELSINKI/STOCKHOLM - Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Finland and Sweden have been considering applying for membership of the Nato military alliance.Here is the latest about the process and the key points under discussion:The coming days are crucial. On May 12, Finland will decide to apply for Nato membership, newspaper Iltalehti reported on Sunday , citing anonymous Finnish government sources.
There would be no plenary vote in parliament but parliamentary group leaders expressing their groups' decisions.In Sweden, parliament is conducting a security policy review, including the pros and cons of joining the alliance, with the results due on May 13. There is already a majority in parliament in support of Nato membership.
If Finland applies, Sweden is likely to do the same, as it would not want to be the sole Nordic outsider. Other Nordic countries - Norway, Denmark and Iceland - have joined the pact as founding members. Several recent polls suggest a majority of Swedes are in favour - something never seen before Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Nato Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has said the countries could join"quickly" and that he was sure arrangements could be found for the interim period.The United States and Britain have promised Sweden"increased military presence, more in-depth military exercises and 'strong political' support from Nato countries" during a possible Nato application process, Swedish daily Aftonbladet reported.
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