Turkey Set to Allow Finnish NATO Entry as Erdogan Meets Niinisto

Turkey is nearing ratification of Finland’s accession into NATO, which would bring the military alliance a step closer to welcoming its 31st member as the effects of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine spread across the European security landscape.

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is meeting Finland’s head of state, Sauli Niinisto, at 2:30 p.m. in Ankara on Friday, according to Anadolu Agency. The Turkish president has said he plans to “fulfill” the promise to Finland about its bid to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. The two are set to hold a joint press conference at 4:45 p.m. local time.