Finland joining Nato increases risk of wider conflict, says Russian defence minister

Sergei Shoigu, Russia’s defence minister, said Finland's accession increased the risks of wider conflict. In an address to the leadership of Russia’s armed forces he also said that Belarusian jets were now capable of carrying Russian nuclear missiles, a development likely to ratchet up tension

Russia-Ukraine war live: Finland joins Nato in move Moscow says increases risks of wider conflict