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Do not underestimate me Lemmi. I agree with you. USA would like to see those 2 countries into NATO. Russians are right on this (for once). Russians own actions just makes that nobody really want to be their friends. For that job USA is not even needed. Since Crimean 2014 Russia has really tried to better their relationships with Sweden (probably as not a NATO country). But its like caveman talking to fine lady. No common language. Sweden has not been interested. With Finland Russian's relationship has been better than any other EU country.
Maybe the most 3 Baltic states would want to see those 2 countries joining to NATO. Via same reason as USA. First of all both Finland and Sweden have taken care about their militaries as they have stayed outside of NATO. Those are in good shape and operates well with NATO (better than Eastern European NATO countries). Secondly (like you said), if those countries would be in NATO, that would make NATO much easier to operate in Baltic Sea area. It is quite obvious that NATO could not protect Baltic countries if Russia would really attack. But if NATO would have Northern coast as well, then the game would change. Or Gotland to keep Kaliningrad in control.
Sweden and Finland have tried to increase stability in Northern Europe as staying outside of NATO. All the time since WWII. If they will join, Russia just can watch in the mirror. If they do it one day, then just as Russia has become too dangerous, and not because USA would cheat/over talk them to step into club.
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