Finnish Defence Minister Antti Kaikkonen will be taking paternity leave for almost two months early next year amid his country's bid to join NATO. Kaikkonen on Twitter said, "Children are only little for a moment, and I want to remember it in more than just photographs.

Finnish Defence Minister Antti Kaikkonen announces paternity leave amid NATO bid, Mikko Savola to replace him

After reports claimed Turkey President Erdogan had blocked talks with Finland and Sweden to join NATO, US President Biden backed the bids from the Nordic countries.

Biden backs Finland and Sweden's 'historic' NATO application

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Finnish Defence Minister Antti Kaikkonen announces paternity leave amid NATO bid, Mikko Savola to replace him

Biden backs Finland and Sweden's 'historic' NATO application