Russia says a Finnish entry into NATO would "definitely" pose a threat to Russia, that would force the Kremlin to respond.

Finland's leaders say they are in favor of applying for NATO membership "without delay," apparently prompted by Russia's military offensive against Ukraine.

The conflict in Ukraine has raised the prospects of an all out confrontation between nuclear armed states with Russian Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov, warning of the likelihood of World War III breaking out.

Swedish foreign minister Ann Linde says Finland will almost certainly apply for membership in NATO, raising the expectation that both countries will join the military alliance despite Moscow’s warnings.

Finland and Sweden will be welcomed to NATO with open arms and their accession process will expectedly take place quickly if they decide to join the Western military alliance, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says.

Security experts warn a move by EU nations Finland and Sweden to join NATO could potentially trigger a new world war.

Russia has raised concern about the increased military activity of the US-led NATO alliance in the Arctic, fearing risks of “unintended incidents” occurring in the region.

Iran and Finland sign agreement to avoid double taxation as they work to boost bilateral trade.

Major US arms maker Lockheed Martin inks an $11 billion deal to sell 64 F-35A jetfighters to NATO partner Finland.

A Finnish inventor builds what he terms the "world biggest rotating ice donut" on a frozen lake around an island.