Kremlin spokesman

believes that if Finland joins NATO, it will be a threat to Russia.

According to him, Russia's practical actions in response to Finland's accession to the North Atlantic Alliance will depend on the degree to which the bloc's military infrastructure is advancing to the country's borders.

Earlier, Finnish President

and Prime Minister

supported the country's accession to NATO, renouncing decades of neutrality.

A joint statement was issued on May 12.

The text states that the North Atlantic Alliance will help strengthen the country's security.

If the initiative is approved by the parliament, the Russian border with NATO countries will increase by 1,325 kilometers.

“NATO membership will strengthen Finland's security.

As a NATO member, Finland will strengthen the entire defense alliance.

Finland must immediately apply for NATO membership.

We hope that the steps still needed to make this decision will be taken soon in the next few days, "the joint statement said.

The President of Finland said at a press conference the day before that Moscow's statements that Finland could not join NATO, prompted the country's authorities to think.

He added that the events in Ukraine made it clear that Russia is capable of attacking its neighbor.

Talks about Finland's possible accession to NATO have intensified following growing security concerns over Russia's full-scale unprovoked invasion of Ukraine in February this year.

Sweden is also expected to announce its intention to join NATO in the coming days.

NATO Secretary General

welcomed the statement of the leaders of Finland and said that in case of applications, Sweden and Finland will be quickly and easily accepted into the Alliance.

One of the reasons for the large-scale invasion of Ukraine in February this year, the Russian authorities called Kiev's desire to join NATO.

The Kremlin said such aspirations allegedly threatened Russia's security.