Regardless, these countries are already moving largely lockstep with NATO, moreso than certain members. Membership is ideal and should happen quickly. But if Putin decided to hit Finland, I don't see NATO shrugging, saying, "well, they aren't a member soooo..." and ignoring it.
Rockerika t1_j6jwn12 wrote
Reply to Haavisto: Finland has patience to wait for Nato membership — with Sweden. by parandroidfinn
Regardless, these countries are already moving largely lockstep with NATO, moreso than certain members. Membership is ideal and should happen quickly. But if Putin decided to hit Finland, I don't see NATO shrugging, saying, "well, they aren't a member soooo..." and ignoring it.