Swedish government says it will summon Russian ambassador in Stockholm over his statement saying that by joining NATO, Finland and Sweden are “legitimate targets” for Russia
Sweden and Finland have both sought NATO membership since last February, when Russia began its war on Ukraine.
In a statement on the embassy’s website, Russian Ambassador Viktor Tatarintsev remarked that by joining NATO, the two Nordic countries could become a legitimate target for Russian “retaliatory measures, including those of a military nature." Sweden and Finland have both sought NATO membership since last February, when Russia began its war on Ukraine.Finland has a 1,300-kilometres border with Russia, which the USSR used to invade its neighbour during World War II.
"If Finland and Sweden wish to, they can join. That's up to them. They can join whatever they want."
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