Source · Select Committees · International Relations and Defence Committee
Recommendation 94
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Mr Heappey emphasised that the accession of Sweden and Finland would strengthen NATO’s security and...
Conclusion
Mr Heappey emphasised that the accession of Sweden and Finland would strengthen NATO’s security and their decision to join the Alliance was arguably Russia’s biggest strategic failure of the war: “It is undoubtedly an enhancement to the Alliance to have countries such as Sweden and Finland, with such expertise in the environment in which they operate and with fantastic industrial bases.” 113
Government Response
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