“This change cannot remain without a political reaction... The decision will not be made on emotions, it will be a thorough and verified analysis of all the factors that affect the security situation in this region,” RIA Novosti quotes him.
Earlier, Finnish President Sauli Niinistö and Prime Minister Sanna Marin said they supported the country's membership in NATO.
Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of Russia Dmitry Medvedev noted that if Sweden and Finland join the alliance, then the length of the land borders of the alliance with Russia will more than double.