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Russia's invasion of Ukraine pushes Finland, Sweden closer to NATO

The Azovstal Iron and Steel Works in the city of Mariupol which is under control of the Donetsk People's Republic

The Azovstal Iron and Steel Works in the city of Mariupol which is under control of the Donetsk People's Republic Source: AAP / TASS/Sipa USA

Finland has officially announced its intention to join NATO, just as Sweden's ruling party said it backed membership, paving the way for a joint application prompted by the war in Ukraine.



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