Finland has formally joined NATO in a ceremony at its headquarters in Brussels.
The historic moment comes less than a year after Helsinki asked to join the military alliance, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Moscow has warned of countermeasures to what it sees as security threats created by Finland's membership.
Al Jazeera's Harry Fawcett reports.
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The historic moment comes less than a year after Helsinki asked to join the military alliance, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Moscow has warned of countermeasures to what it sees as security threats created by Finland's membership.
Al Jazeera's Harry Fawcett reports.
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