Putin warns Finland joining NATO could harm relations with Russia

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned Finland abandoning its traditional policy of military neutrality to join NATO would be an “error”.

Mr Putin told Finnish President Sauli Niinistö during a phone call that such a change in foreign policy could have a “negative impact” on relations between the two countries, according to a statement from the Kremlin.

Finland has expressed intention to join the alliance, prompted by security fears over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The nation shares a border with Russia that stretches over 1,340 kilometres.

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