Finland, which has an 830-mile border with Russia, formally became the 31st member of Nato in a ceremony at the alliance's Brussels headquarters on Tuesday. Neighbouring Sweden has seen its process of joining Nato delayed by objections from Turkey and Hungary. UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said Russia's invasion of Ukraine had resulted in a more unified Nato. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said Finnish membership had made the alliance stronger and pushed for Sweden to be given permission to jo

Finland, which has an 830-mile border with Russia, formally became the 31st member of Nato in a ceremony at the alliance's Brussels headquarters on Tuesday. Neighbouring Sweden has seen its process of joining Nato delayed by objections from Turkey and Hungary. UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said Russia's invasion of Ukraine had resulted in a more unified Nato. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said Finnish membership had made the alliance stronger and pushed for Sweden to be given permission to join the group.