tommytwojags
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The UK today announced pledges to support and protect non-NATO countries Finland and Sweden if they come under attack in the face of threats from Russia, including sending our armed forces. There is more than a chance that Finland will be punished by Russia for announcing its intention to join NATO. Putin has already issued a series of warnings to neighbouring countries seeking to join NATO and to those backing such countries, with a chilling threat that his actions would be swift and decisive.If Russia decided to take action against Finland or Sweden, the UK would be obliged under the terms of today's agreements to defend them militarily. NATO on the other hand has given no such assurances. Could this backfire badly on the UK, leaving us to face the might of Russia while the USA and NATO sit back and watch? It feels a bit like we are standing up to the playground bully while everyone else keeps their distance.
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