Russia insists Finland and Sweden 'never' posed a threat to its security

MADRID, 6 Jun. (EUROPA PRESS) -

The Kremlin spokesman, Dimitri Peskov, has insisted again this Monday that Finland and Sweden have "never" represented a threat to their security, referring to statements by the head of the Finnish Security Service, Antti Pelttari, who was surprised by the lack of Russia's actions after the announcement of Helsinki's intentions to join NATO.

Endorsing a statement by Russian President Vladimir Putin, Peskov stressed that not only has Russia never represented a threat to Finland and Sweden, but also that such an issue has not even "been raised", since both countries are not a risk to either. Russian security, reports Interfax.

Peskov's words are a response to statements made by Pelttari to the 'Financial Times' newspaper in which he is surprised by the lack of retaliation by Moscow after Finland's intentions to join the Alliance became known. "It's been pretty quiet and let's hope it stays that way," he said.

"It is positive that nothing has happened. But it is also positive that we are prepared and can protect ourselves," said Pelttari, who despite the lack of reprisals has indicated that they will remain "attentive" to what may happen.

On May 18, Sweden and Finland officially presented their intentions to join NATO, alleging the possibility that they would end up becoming new targets for Russian forces after the invasion of Ukraine, which began on February 24 by order of President Putin. .

Over the weekend, several meetings have taken place to advance these aspirations of the Nordics, such as the meeting in Washington between the Secretary General of NATO, Jens Stoltenberg, and the Finnish Prime Minister, Sanna Marin; or the visit of the Chief of Staff of the United States Army, General Mark Milley, to both countries.

At the moment the entry is paralyzed by Turkey's veto, which requires Finland and Sweden to withdraw the alleged support they are offering to the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) and other Kurdish forces that they consider terrorist organizations.