Finland’s leaders advocate Nato membership ‘without delay’

Finland’s President Sauli Niinisto (Frank Augstein, Pool/AP)

Finland’s president and prime minister have said they are in favour of rapidly applying for Nato membership “without delay,” paving the way for the alliance to expand amid Russia’s war in Ukraine.

The dramatic move by Finland was announced by President Sauli Niinisto and Prime Minister Sanna Marin.