Putin wanted to block Ukrainian NATO membership. Now more countries are eager to join

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Russian President Vladimir Putin's brutal campaign to deter Ukrainian admission to NATO has inadvertently boosted the military alliance's popularity among other prospective member states.

As Russia's assault on its neighbor intensifies, nearby Finland and Sweden are rethinking their long-standing positions of military neutrality, with a majority of voters now favoring membership of the 30-member alliance for the first time.

In opinion polls released Friday, half (51%) of Swedes and 48% of Finns said they would support their country joining NATO, while around one-quarter opposed it. An earlier poll conducted in February indicated majority Finnish support too.

Speaking to CNBC Monday, Finland's former prime minister said the recent Finnish poll represents a "reversal" in public opinion reflecting the "rational fear" currently felt by the public.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/putin-wanted-to-block-ukrainian-nato-membership-now-more-countries-are-eager-to-join/ar-AAULWxT

Pooty's still pooping himself.

[mucifer]

1. yup he fucked that up real good!

[Poiuyt]

2. It's easy to be neutral as long as all parties agree that you're neutral

But if a big bully comes breathing down your neck, it's nice to have some backup.