Russia Threatens Sweden And Finland On Joining NATO

Newsweek reports:

Russia’s Foreign Ministry spokeswoman has said that Moscow would have to respond if Sweden and Finland intended to join NATO. Maria Zakharova held a press conference on Friday and reflected on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the intentions of Russia going forward.

A clip of her speech has begun to go viral on social media as she appears to issue a threat aimed at Sweden and Finland, saying it would have “serious military-political repercussions.” The video has amassed over 300,000 views.

“Finland and Sweden should not base their security damaging the security of other countries,” Zakharova said during the press conference.

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