Russia will react if Sweden and Finland are “dragged” into NATO

Hong Nhung July 25, 2018 10:25

Sweden and Finland joining NATO is a matter of concern, affecting global security and Russia will react.

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said yesterday (July 24) that Russia will react in case Sweden and Finland are "dragged" into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

According to Mr. Shoigu, such expansion of NATO membership would affect global security and Sweden and Finland joining NATO is a matter of concern.

Russian Defense Minister - General Sergei Shoigu. Photo: Sputnik

The agreement signed in May provides for full participation by Sweden and Finland in NATO exercises and the ability to use NATO's arms control system. In return, NATO will have full access to their airspace and territorial waters.

“The steps taken by Western colleagues will lead to the destruction of the current world security system, create distrust and force Russia to take countermeasures,” Mr. Shoigu stated./.

According to vov.vn
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