Seven of the eight countries bordering the Baltic Sea are members of the Western defence alliance. However, self-assurance regarding NATO dominance is inappropriate.
Following the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, Finland and Sweden submitted joint applications for NATO membership in 2022. Both countries were previously NATO partners with close ties to the Alliance, but remained outside the regular treaty structures.
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