Responding to Finland’s move to join NATO, Kremlin on Thursday sounded a warning that their neighbour’s decision to join the US-led military alliance would “definitely” pose a threat to Russia.

“The expansion of NATO and the approach of the alliance to our borders does not make the world and our continent more stable and secure,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters, according to Reuters.

When asked what move would Russia take following Finland’s decision, Peskov said that it will depend on what specific steps NATO will take to bring its infrastructure close to the Russian borders.

He noted that Russian President Vladimir Putin already had ordered to work out steps to strengthen the country's defences in the west in response to NATO's expansion closer to the Russian borders.

When asked whether Finland’s membership would be a threat, Peskov answered: “definitely.”

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“Everything will depend on how this process takes place, how far the military infrastructure will move towards our borders,” he said.

Earlier in the day, Finland’s President Sauli Niinisto and Prime Minister Sanna Marin had announced that the Nordic nation is just one step close to joining NATO, finally shedding its decades-long policy of military neutrality.

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In the joint statement, Niinisto and Marin said: "NATO membership would strengthen Finland's security. As a member of NATO, Finland would strengthen the entire defence alliance. Finland must apply for NATO membership without delay. We hope that the national steps still needed to make this decision will be taken rapidly within the next few days."

The statement came after the Finnish government recently submitted a report on national security to the country's parliament which outlined the path to joining the alliance as one of Finland’s options.

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Finland shares a 1,300-kilometre (800-mile) border with Russia and has been militarily non-aligned for decades.

(With inputs from agencies)

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Responding to Finland’s move to join NATO, Kremlin on Thursday sounded a warning that their neighbour’s decision to join the US-led military alliance would “definitely” pose a threat to Russia.

Responding to Finland’s move to join NATO, Kremlin on Thursday sounded a warning that their neighbour’s decision to join the US-led military alliance would “definitely” pose a threat to Russia. “The expansion of NATO and the approach of the alliance to our borders does not make the world and our continent more stable and secure,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters, according to Reuters. When asked what move would Russia take following Finland’s decision, Peskov said that it will depend on what specific steps NATO will take to bring its infrastructure close to the Russian borders. He noted that Russian President Vladimir Putin already had ordered to work out steps to strengthen the country's defences in the west in response to NATO's expansion closer to the Russian borders. When asked whether Finland’s membership would be a threat, Peskov answered: “definitely.” Watch | Reports: Allies to approve Finland and Sweden's NATO membership bid “Everything will depend on how this process takes place, how far the military infrastructure will move towards our borders,” he said. Earlier in the day, Finland’s President Sauli Niinisto and Prime Minister Sanna Marin had announced that the Nordic nation is just one step close to joining NATO, finally shedding its decades-long policy of military neutrality. Also read | Despite sanctions, Russian ruble is world's top performing currency in 2022 In the joint statement, Niinisto and Marin said: "NATO membership would strengthen Finland's security. As a member of NATO, Finland would strengthen the entire defence alliance. Finland must apply for NATO membership without delay. We hope that the national steps still needed to make this decision will be taken rapidly within the next few days." The statement came after the Finnish government recently submitted a report on national security to the country's parliament which outlined the path to joining the alliance as one of Finland’s options. Also read | Putin intends to achieve goals beyond Donbas, may impose martial law: US intelligence chief Finland shares a 1,300-kilometre (800-mile) border with Russia and has been militarily non-aligned for decades. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Finland says one step closer to joining NATO, Russia calls it a threat to ‘our borders’

Police in Denmark said they on Tuesday have arrested six men, who are suspected of joining and financing the Islamic State group in Syria.&nbsp;

Two of those arrested, ages 29 and 30, allegedly travelled to Syria in 2014 where they were recruited by IS. They are suspected of violating Danish terror laws and, if found guilty, they face up to six years in jail. The 29-year-old man tried to reenter Syria in 2015, police said in a statement.&nbsp;

Five of them are also suspected of sending money to financially support the group. One of them, the 29-year-old, allegedly transferred funds from 2013 to 2017.&nbsp;

Police said in a statement that they believed that the 29-year-old man used the four others as middlemen for the money transfers. If found guilty of financing a terror group, they face up to 10 years in prison.&nbsp;

None of the men were identified in line with Danish practice. &nbsp;

The arrests of the men, ranging in age from 27 to 35, were made in Copenhagen and Aarhus, Denmark's second-largest city. Police and the Danish Security Intelligence Agency took part in the arrests. &nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Police in Denmark said they on Tuesday have arrested six men, who are suspected of joining and financing the Islamic State group in Syria. Two of those arrested, ages 29 and 30, allegedly travelled to Syria in 2014 where they were recruited by IS.

Police in Denmark said they on Tuesday have arrested six men, who are suspected of joining and financing the Islamic State group in Syria. Two of those arrested, ages 29 and 30, allegedly travelled to Syria in 2014 where they were recruited by IS. They are suspected of violating Danish terror laws and, if found guilty, they face up to six years in jail. The 29-year-old man tried to reenter Syria in 2015, police said in a statement. Five of them are also suspected of sending money to financially support the group. One of them, the 29-year-old, allegedly transferred funds from 2013 to 2017. Police said in a statement that they believed that the 29-year-old man used the four others as middlemen for the money transfers. If found guilty of financing a terror group, they face up to 10 years in prison. None of the men were identified in line with Danish practice. The arrests of the men, ranging in age from 27 to 35, were made in Copenhagen and Aarhus, Denmark's second-largest city. Police and the Danish Security Intelligence Agency took part in the arrests. (With inputs from agencies)

Denmark arrests 6 men for allegedly joining, financing IS 

Congress'&nbsp;Nitish Rane on Thursday joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/maharashtra-assembly-polls-bjp-announces-first-list-of-125-candidates-253064">Maharashtra polls</a>.

Son of former Maharashtra chief minister Narayan Rane, Nitish was a former Congress MLA.

The polls in the state are scheduled to take place on October 21 and the results will be declared on October 24.

It is likely that Nitesh Rane will contest from the Kankavli seat in the coastal Konkan region.

Nitesh had won the 2014 Assembly elections from Ankavli seat in Sindhudurg district on a Congress ticket.

He defeated the then BJP MLA Pramod Jathar.

Congress' Nitish Rane on Thursday joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of Maharashtra polls. Son of former Maharashtra chief minister Narayan Rane, Nitish was a former Congress MLA.

Congress' Nitish Rane on Thursday joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of Maharashtra polls. Son of former Maharashtra chief minister Narayan Rane, Nitish was a former Congress MLA. The polls in the state are scheduled to take place on October 21 and the results will be declared on October 24. It is likely that Nitesh Rane will contest from the Kankavli seat in the coastal Konkan region. Nitesh had won the 2014 Assembly elections from Ankavli seat in Sindhudurg district on a Congress ticket. He defeated the then BJP MLA Pramod Jathar.

Congress' Nitesh Rane joins Bharatiya Janata Party ahead of Maharashtra polls

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