Finland to announce its decision on joining NATO on May 12

Finnish President Sauli Niinistö has promised to announce the decision on NATO membership on May 12, Report informs via foreign media.

At a briefing, the Finnish president said that the relevant decision will be made after negotiations with the government, political parties, and non-governmental organizations.

At the same time, the Finnish leader drew attention to the changing security situation in the region.

According to the Swedish newspaper Expressen, Sweden and Finland plan to apply for NATO membership on May 17-21.