Finland officially joined NATO on July 9th, coinciding with a summit held in Ankara.

The entities involved

• Finland →

  country in Northern Europe

  • Finland and Ukraine signed a defense agreement to collaborate on drone technology and manufacturing.Sat 12:38
  • Norway, Finland, and Denmark are noted for exhibiting successful social welfare models and strong social nets.Sat 12:08
• Ankara →

  capital of Turkey

  • Athens communicates its defense strategy to Ankara while the current Greek government shuts the door on reconciliation efforts with Antonis Samaras.10:38
  • Türkiye announces maritime agreements with Libya and Egypt, while considering military support for Saudi Arabia and engaging with Qatar.Sat 19:54

Related events

• Estonia and Finland both joined NATO following protests from Russia.Oct 8
• Finland and Sweden joined NATO, linking their accession to the ongoing Russia invasion of Ukraine.Jul 24
• Ongoing military operations are reported in the Kyiv/Donetsk region, coinciding with the upcoming NATO Summit in Ankara.Jul 5
• NATO leaders are meeting in Ankara to discuss the future of European defense, including the role of Ukraine and the defense industry.Jun 18
• A NATO summit is taking place in Turkey, involving discussions and the acquisition of a jet from Qatar.Jun 20