Joe Biden calls Sweden, Finland leaders as nations weigh NATO membership

President Biden held a secure phone call Friday morning with the president of Finland and the prime minister of Sweden, one day after Finnish officials indicated they were looking to quickly apply for NATO membership following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

The president’s call with Swedish PM Magdelana Andersson and Finnish President Sauli Niinistö lasted close to 40 minutes, the White House said. Details of the discussion were not immediately disclosed.

In a joint statement published Thursday, Niinistö and Finnish Prime Minister Sann Marin said the Nordic country “must” bid for inclusion in the Atlantic alliance.

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