In light of heightened security concerns following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Finland and Sweden have officially ended years of military non-alignment by seeking NATO membership.
Finnish Defence Minister Antti Hakkanen emphasized the importance of a framework nation in establishing NATO's Forward Land Forces presence in Finland to enhance regional security.
Swedish Defence Minister Pal Jonson mentioned that Sweden aims to become the framework nation for the forward land force in Finland, stating that planning is in the early stages.
With the establishment of multinational battlegroups across eight locations in Eastern Europe, NATO is actively responding to evolving threats in the region.
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