BPhiloSkinner t1_j6jaskq wrote on January 30, 2023 at 7:04 PM

Reply to comment by spiteful_rr_dm_TA in Haavisto: Finland has patience to wait for Nato membership — with Sweden. by parandroidfinn

Shhhh, take gentle. Finland and Sweden haven't always played nice with each other; if they now wish to hold hands and waltz into NATO whilst gazing lovingly into each other's eyes...

AlanZero t1_j6je47i wrote on January 30, 2023 at 7:24 PM

Yes we have, sort of. Finland was colonised and belonged to Sweden for 600 years, until we essentially lost it to russia. After the russian revolution Finland was independent.

Swedish influence was a big part of Finnish history and I’d like to think that our relationship has been very good at least since after the Finnish civil war and through Sweden coming to Finland’s aid during WW2.

In any case, if you want our troubled relationship that has been anything but nice - look west, to the bloody Danes!

Stock_Regular8696 t1_j6jiv6p wrote on January 30, 2023 at 7:54 PM

Hold up, what are you calling Norway? 🧐

AlanZero t1_j6jkqix wrote on January 30, 2023 at 8:05 PM

Hush, little brother. The big boys are talking.

Stock_Regular8696 t1_j6jtlk9 wrote on January 30, 2023 at 9:00 PM

I'll...just enjoy my oil money alone then. 🫠

-Purple_Light_Saber- t1_j6m4dpb wrote on January 31, 2023 at 8:14 AM

Wholesome Nordics... just makes you feel warm inside, doesn't it?

xXxMemeLord69xXx t1_j6js07o wrote on January 30, 2023 at 8:50 PM

What are you referring to? Yes we have. Sweden and Finland was the same country for most of history. The only reason we are seperate contries today is because Russia invaded Finland in 1809. We have never been enemies.

KatsumotoKurier t1_j6jvqz7 wrote on January 30, 2023 at 9:13 PM

>Finland and Sweden haven't always played nice with each other

Uh... what history books are you reading? That's how I'd describe the relationship between Britain and France. Sweden and Finland though? Two peas in a pod by comparison.