Russia’s invasion of Ukraine may have backfired in one way: It has prompted longtime neutral countries Finland and Sweden to consider joining NATO.
Russian President Vladimir Putin cited NATO expansion as a major reason he started the war.
Last week, a top minister in Finland said it’s “highly likely” to join the military alliance. And Sweden is discussing it, too.
Here & Now‘s Scott Tong speaks with Jason Moyer of the Wilson Center.
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