Russia warned today that it will have to strengthen its defense if Sweden and Finland join NATO, including by deploying nuclear weapons in Eastern Europe.
“We can no longer talk about the status of the Baltic Sea without nuclear energy – the balance must be restored,” said Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council and a close ally of President Putin.
Finland took its first step towards NATO membership yesterday, with Sweden expected to follow suit in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
In other developments:• It was confirmed that the flagship of the Russian fleet in the Black Sea was severely damaged after Ukraine said it had been hit by missiles.
• A UN task force has warned that the conflict could be devastating
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