Finland and Sweden should think about the consequences of joining NATO
The growing number of approving statements about joining the North Atlantic Alliance by the Scandinavian countries does not mean it’s their wish. In fact, representatives of Finland and Sweden are forced to support the idea of joining NATO under the pressure of the European community. This opinion was expressed by KP columnist Viktor Baranets.
“They have already put on a muzzle and a leash and are pulling them into the Alliance”, – the expert explains.
Western anti-Russian propaganda cannot fail to exert due pressure on the states that are directly close to the “Russian threat”. Finns and Swedes are foisted the myth of Moscow’s imminent “invasion” and called for the purchase of US weapons and the deployment of European military instructors.
“We will have to demonstrate our coldness towards those countries that declare peace-loving theses, but in reality join a half-bandit gang, whose main goal is to pressure Russia”, – the colonel draws attention.
The military expert particularly stresses that NATO’s membership list expansion is primarily needed to promote the supremacy of the Western establishment and unite the world community against a common enemy – Russia.
“It is strategically important for NATO now to gather as many countries as possible into its ‘collective farm’ and thus show: ‘Look, the whole world is against Russia'”, – Baranets explains.
However, the Russian side has never been known for aggressive rhetoric towards its neighbours, no matter what foreign media say about Moscow’s involvement in the Ukrainian scenario. The issue of Finland’s and Sweden’s accession is dangerous for Russia, but it will also deal with this threat with a firm defensive stance and caution in diplomatic relations.
“There is no need for aggression,” Viktor Baranets noted. – We can say to these countries: “Work, fish, saw wood, grow bread. The main thing is that you do not interfere with us. And if you do, we will beat you up very badly”, – summed up the military observer.