Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu commented on the accession of Sweden and Finland to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), explaining that “the two countries openly support the PKK and YPG terrorists.” not support these two organizations.”

Turkish presidential spokesman Ibrahim Kalin said earlier today that “Turkey is not closing the door on Sweden and NATO joining NATO, but wants to negotiate with the two Scandinavian countries and put an end to it.” terrorist activities on their territory, especially in Sweden.”

In turn, Finnish Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto confirmed that he “is confident that a solution will be reached with Turkey that will put an end to its objections to our entry into NATO.”

The authorities of Finland and Sweden announced their intention to apply for NATO membership against the backdrop of Russia’s military operation in Ukraine.