Helsinki will examine the objections raised by Turkey regarding the prospect of Finland and Sweden joining NATO and will give clear answers, Finnish President Sauli Niinisto assured today after his meeting at the White House with his US counterpart Joe Biden and Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson.
Convincing expression of support
"We have reasons to examine in detail what Turkey has expressed and to give clear answers," Niinisto told reporters, adding that he believes the issue should be discussed at a "higher level".
He called US President Joe Biden's assurances on how to deal with any attack on the two Scandinavian countries in the period between now and their accession to the North Atlantic Alliance a "very convincing expression of support". He added that, like Sweden, he appreciated the ability of the US to respond in the event of such a need.
The Finnish president stressed the need for "flexibility" in terms of exercises with NATO and the transfer of military equipment. No one should be given an excuse to overreact, he said, taking a picture of Russia.
Niinisto assessed that at this stage there was little hope for peace in Ukraine, citing among other things his recent communication with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.
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