The article also says that "it would be ideal" if applications from two countries were delivered to NATO headquarters at the same time.
Earlier, Prime Minister of Finland Sanna Marin said that the decision on the country's entry into the North Atlantic Alliance would soon be made.
Russian Ambassador to Ottawa Oleg Stepanov also warned about the consequences of Finland and Sweden joining NATO.
Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev noted on April 14 that if Sweden and Finland join NATO, then the length of the land borders of the alliance with Russia will more than double.
According to him, Russia in this case will have to strengthen the borders.