* Membership is said to have been discussed between NATO's foreign ministers
* Finland expected to apply to join in June, followed by neighbouring Sweden
* It has been neutral since WW2, but polls have shown public favours joining
* Sweden, meanwhile, is undertaking review of security due to finish this month
* Comes despite Russian threats of 'military consequences' if they join NATO
Finland and Sweden could join NATO as early as this summer amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine - as US officials blast Putin's war a 'massive strategic blunder'.
Membership is understood to have been a 'topic of discussion' during talks between NATO's foreign ministers last week.
Finland is expected to apply to join the alliance in June, followed by neighbouring Sweden, despite warnings from Russia that membership would lead to 'the destruction of their country'.
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WNU Editor: The Kremlin has responded .... Russia issues new warning against Finland and Sweden joining NATO – as Sweden begins debating on whether apply for membership (Daily Mail). More here .... Russia Warns Sweden, Finland Against Joining NATO (Newsweek).
Finland And Sweden Could Join NATO As Early As This Summer
Finland, Sweden Set to Join NATO as Soon as Summer - the Times -- Reuters
Finland, Sweden could join NATO as soon as this summer: report -- NYPost
Sweden's ruling party begins internal debate on joining NATO after Russia's invasion of Ukraine -- Euronews
Finland gears up for historic NATO decision -- France 24
Finland poised to request NATO membership as early as May -- FOX News