Putin Criticizes Nordic NATO Decision
Russian President Vladimir Putin criticized Sweden and Finland for joining NATO, calling their decision 'stupid' and asserting that their neutrality was more strategically beneficial.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed disapproval on Thursday over Sweden and Finland's decision to join the NATO military alliance, describing the move as 'stupid'.
Putin highlighted that Moscow never had any issues with the Nordic countries prior to their NATO membership decision.
He argued that both nations had sacrificed the strategic advantages of remaining neutral by joining the alliance.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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