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Biden Backs Sweden, Finland Bids for NATO Membership

President Joe Biden is supporting plans for two new countries to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), the White House has indicated. Biden spoke with Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson and Finnish President Sauli Niinistö on May 13. Biden “underscored his support for NATO’s Open Door policy and for the right of Finland and Sweden to…


UK’s Johnson Signs Security Assurances With Sweden and Finland

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has pledged to support both Sweden and Finland should they come under attack, as he visits the two countries to sign historic declarations of security assurance. Both countries are considering the prospect of joining the NATO military alliance following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Moscow has warned that both countries would…


Sweden’s Ruling Social Democrats to Decide on NATO on May 15

STOCKHOLM—Sweden’s ruling Social Democrats will decide on May 15 whether to overturn decades of opposition to NATO membership, the party said on Monday, a move that would almost certainly lead to Sweden asking to join the 30-nation alliance. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has sparked an urgent rethink of security policy in both Sweden and Finland….


[PREMIERING at 6PM ET] Divine Messengers | A Saint of Sorrows (Episode 4)

Saint Bridget (Birgitta) is one of the six patron saints of Europe. She lived in the 14th century just when the plague hit Europe and received revelations from God. She never backed down from speaking the truths that had come to her, and even lectured the Swedish king and the Pope on their sins and…


Divine Messengers | A Saint of Sorrows (Episode 4)

Saint Bridget (Birgitta) is one of the six patron saints of Europe. She lived in the 14th century just when the plague hit Europe and received revelations from God. She never backed down from speaking the truths that had come to her, and even lectured the Swedish king and the Pope on their sins and…


Finland and Sweden on the Verge of Joining NATO

Commentary NATO has 30 members. By the end of June, the roster may grow to 32, should Finland and Sweden join. The Nordic duo has fans. On April 29 U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken told the House Foreign Affairs Committee America will “strongly support” NATO membership for Sweden and Finland. On April 28 Jans…


US Gives Sweden Security Assurances If It Submits NATO Application

The U.S. government on Wednesday reaffirmed to Sweden its commitment to NATO’s “open-door policy” and will support the Nordic country during the period of a potential NATO application. Swedish Foreign Minister Ann Linde met with U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken in Washington on May 4 and discussed NATO’s commitment to welcoming new members and…


US Assures Sweden of Support Should It Submit NATO Application

The U.S. government has reaffirmed to Sweden its commitment to NATO’s “open-door policy” and said that it will support the Nordic country during the period of a potential NATO application. Swedish Foreign Minister Ann Linde met with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Washington on May 4 and discussed NATO’s commitment to welcoming new members…


UK Would Defend Finland From Russia Regardless of NATO Status: Defence Chief

The UK would always help Finland if it were attacked by Russia, whether or not the country was a member of NATO, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has said. Wallace made the claim on May 4 on a visit to Finland, where he observed the “Arrow 22” joint exercises taking place in areas around Satakunta, a…


Germany Would Support Finland, Sweden NATO Bid: Scholz

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Germany would support the admission of Finland and Sweden if they applied to join NATO. He made a statement to the media along with the prime ministers of Sweden and Finland, Magdalena Andersson and Sanna Marin respectively. “If these two countries decide that they want to join NATO, they can…