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Finland officially joined NATO in April 2023, abandoning its previous policy of military non-alignment.

Brussels, Finland
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Ukrinform Kyiv Independent Kyiv Post

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Ukrinform → Source tone: certain

Finland joined NATO in April 2023

Ukrinform → Source tone: certain

Finland abandoned its longstanding policy of not joining military alliances

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: certain

In a break from its long-time neutrality, Finland joined NATO in 2023 in response to the Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Kyiv Post → Source tone: certain

Finland joined NATO in April 2023 following Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine

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Extracted: 2026-02-16T21:57:27.719Z

Source story: 3822136-finland-sends-fighter-jets-and-mine-countermeasures-vessel-to-participate-in-nato-missions