Finland, Sweden could decide together on NATO ties

Finland and Sweden might decide together whether or not they will join NATO following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Finnish Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto said on Tuesday, Report informs, citing Reuters.

Russia's offensive, which it calls a "special operation", has forced Sweden and Finland to examine whether their longstanding military neutrality is still the best to ensure national security.

"Now that Sweden has decided to bring forward somewhat their own parliamentary process, it is possible that the decisions related to joining, if they are taken, will take place on the same days or at least within the same weeks," Haavisto told reporters, commenting on media reports on Monday about the timing of the move.

He gave no firm date for the decisions, citing a need to leave time for parliaments of both Nordic countries to debate the matter.