BRUSSELS. Canada has said it supports Finland and Sweden’s plans to join NATO in Russia’s war with Ukraine.
Canada’s foreign minister, Melanie Joly, spoke in Brussels on Monday before meeting with top European Union diplomat Josep Borrell.
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Jolie said Canada was in favor of “rapid accession” by both countries. Our goal is to be among the first countries to ratify the membership of Sweden and Finland.” Previously, this process took from eight months to a year.
Given the security crisis caused by the war and the potential threat to Finland and Sweden, NATO countries are willing to act quickly as some countries have not yet done so if they apply formally.
When asked whether Canada would support Ukraine in joining a military alliance, Jolie said her country supports an “open door policy” but refrains from supporting such a move, which is unrealistic at this stage because it would require the Allies to intervene militarily in a torn war. in the country.
Younger Swedes aged 18 to 29 were less likely to support joining the NATO military alliance, while older Swedes who were less likely to enlist during the war were more likely to support the https://t.co/qmCiS0JY6I recommendation.
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