Finland and Sweden join NATO – Russia warns of ‘far-reaching consequences’
"The general level of military tension will rise, and predictability in this sphere will decrease", the Russian Deputy Foreign Minister said
Finland formally announces intention to join NATO
President Sauli Niinisto and Prime Minister Sanna Marin made the announcement at a joint news conference at the Presidential Palace in Helsinki
Finnish President talks with Putin over the phone
Russia has said Finnish entry to NATO poses a threat to which it will respond but has not specified how