NATO Secretary General Wants Sweden And Finland To Join 'As Soon As Possible'

(LtoR) Finland's Ambassador to NATO Klaus Korhonen, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg and Sweden's Ambassador to NATO Axel Wernhoff pose during a ceremony to mark Sweden's and Finland's applications for membership in Brussels, on May 18, 2022. - JOHANNA GERON/POOL/AFP

Zero Hedge: NATO Chief Calls For Sweden And Finland To Join 'As Soon As Possible'

Why is NATO so anxious to induct multiple countries near the borders of Russia into the fold without concern for the geopolitical consequences? Probably because the war in Ukraine is not going so well. Or, perhaps the goal is to deliberately create an even wider conflict. Either way, NATO's behavior suggests that there is considerable information that is not being revealed to the general public.

NATO Chief General Jens Stoltenberg has been pushing for swift approval of applications from Sweden and Finland, with Department of Defense officials in the US calling on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to quickly approve the requests.

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WNU Editor: The US is optimistic that Swden and finland will soon become NATO members .... US is hopeful for positive Sweden, Finland NATO bid resolution (CNA/Reuters). Turkey is still an obstacle .... NATO blinks as Turkey maintains threats to block Sweden, Finland from alliance (Al-Monitor).

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