As historically neutral Sweden and Finland inch closer toward joining NATO, experts warn the move could push Russian President Vladimir Putin over the edge – noting that he's already threatened to deploy his massive nuclear weapons stockpile if the nations become NATO members.
Part of Putin's stated reason for invading Ukraine was to prevent the further expansion of the Western military alliance, which provides member states with a mutual defense in response to an outside attack.
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Marisa Herman ✉
Marisa Herman, a Newsmax senior reporter, focuses on major and investigative stories. A University of Florida graduate, she has more than a decade of experience as a reporter for newspapers, magazines, and websites.