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Finnish President Sauli Ninisto is expected to give the green light for his country's accession to NATO, Noah TV reported.

This will be a major change in security policy caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Finland, which shares a 1,300-kilometer border and a difficult past with Russia, has gradually stepped up cooperation with the Alliance as a partner since Russia annexed Crimea in 2014.

Joining NATO will not be directed against anyone, said President Sauli Ninisto during the signing of a declaration of mutual assistance with the United Kingdom in Helsinki.

President Ninistö: Finland's membership in NATO will not be directed against anyone

"For us, joining NATO would not be against anyone.

What happened on February 24 and continues, the huge war that Russia is waging in Ukraine, has certainly changed the picture.

They are ready to attack a neighboring country.

So when you ask how they see the opportunity for the Finns to join, my answer will be that they challenged it, let them look in the mirror, "he said.

Sweden is also expected to announce its decision to join NATO on Sunday.

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