Finland joins Nato over ‘worst case scenario’ nuclear fears

“It’s nothing to do with Russophobia. I think the decision was made after the Russian invasion of Ukraine. We saw what can happen in our neighbourhood.”

Finland’s decision to join Nato was based on security fears of potential Russian nuclear use, Finnish foreign affairs minister Pekka Haavisto tells #TimesRadio.
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[AbQ]

I congratulate Finland for this great achievement.

[jamesdawson]

becoming complacent? I mean what do you want us to do? It's not like building a bomb shelter or buying a gas mask, there's nothing we can do apart from keep supporting Ukraine. I'm not walking around in constant terror of nuclear attack, not because I don't think it can happen, but because it's pointless. Best thing we can do during a war like this is to keep calm and carry on

[tonupharry]

The aggressive beggars 3 day war is going well 😂

[webbo]

Fantastic news for Finland. You now have NATO'S back, and just as important we have your backing as well. From UK 💪

[lfarrell]

Welcome Finland ! A strong and very capable nation added to the NATO family. Its a very good day for both parties involved.

[janbezziemi]

Welcome to the Club!!!! Proud Nation of Talvisota, Marshall Mannerheim and Simo Haya - King of With Congratulations and Greatest Respect from

[matthewhuszarik]

America is glad to see Finland joining NATO.

[Biggus]

Nothing Russophobic about it. A phobia is an irrational fear, but a desire to protect one's country from ongoing Russian imperialism by joining a defensive pact is an entirely rational wish.

[platinumuschannel]

Donald Trump was laughed at for saying that Russia was controlling Germany, and even Europe for the most part, with its gas exports and pipeline. The German delegations LAUGHED. Europeans may not like him, but he was correct, and everyone saw it over the winter months.

[korbendallas]

The heroes of The Winter War joining NATO is fantastic news! Welcome to the club from the UK.

[waynewhite]

Latvia. estonia would of been invaded before ukraine .the diffrence is they are in nato.

[admir]

Long live Finland... Let's hope it lives.

[mondoenterprises]

Thank you Brave Fins! Finlanders! Thanks for helping World Peace by making a brave and bold statement by joining NATO. Enough is really Enough.

[gjw]

I would personally like to wish our Finnish friends congratulations to joining NATO. I'm sure that Sweden will join you soon enough. You are a great asset to the Alliance 🎉🇬🇧🇫🇮

[upnorth]

Being prepared is what Finns are all about .

[ivancho]

Welcome Finland! ❤🇫🇮
I'm sure that Sweden will join soon too. ♥️🇸🇪
Slava Ukraine. 🇺🇦🇬🇧

[paladro]

support for Ukraine in the US isn't waning, only those republicans with roubles in their pockets are grousing about it.

[stephensipe]

Ukrainians = Peace
RussIans = Piece

Words sounding the same do not always mean the same. Only true democracy brings true Peace.

[nikolaivdb]

Welcome brothers and sisters. Also, let's stop this ludicrous practice of asking politicians to react to obvious bogus statements from the Kremlin, it has nothing to do with fair hearing.

[fantasip]

@Times Radio
Note, Finland do not FEAR! Finland is aware. Finland prepare. Finland is proactive. That's not fear. So please media, just stop using that word when it comes to Finland, ok?