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Russia threatens to move nukes to Baltic region if Finland, Sweden join NATO

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Updated April 14, 2022 at 9:44 a.m. EDT|Published April 14, 2022 at 6:30 a.m. EDT
During a news conference on April 13 in Stockholm, Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin said she expects a quick decision regarding NATO membership. (Video: The Washington Post)
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BRUSSELS — Russia warned Finland and Sweden on Thursday that if they join NATO, Moscow will reinforce the Baltic Sea region, including with nuclear weapons.

The threat came a day after Finnish officials suggested that their country could request to join the 30-member military alliance within weeks and as Sweden mulled making a similar move.