Accession of Finland and Sweden to NATO is a natural continuation of years of partnership and joint military operations and drills, Adm. Rob Bauer, the chair of the NATO Military Committee, said on Thursday

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Thursday that he was confident that a swift NATO consensus on Finland and Sweden joining the alliance was very possible

US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said on Thursday that he hopes the chamber can swiftly pass a resolution moving forward the admission of Finland and Sweden into NATO

Finland takes Turkey's concerns about its accession to NATO seriously and will continue discussions with Ankara in the coming days, President Sauli Niinisto said on Thursday

The White House will send to Congress reports on the accession of Finland and Sweden to NATO in order to make the Senate's approval process more efficient, US President Joe Biden said on Thursday

Countries joining NATO pose no threat to any other nation, US President Joe Biden said on Thursday in a speech alongside Finnish President Sauli Niinisto and Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson

NATO is more relevant and effective than ever as Finland and Sweden begin the accession process into the alliance, US President Joe Biden said on Thursday

The leaders of Sweden and Finland have arrived at the White House to discuss their countries' NATO membership bids with US President Joe Biden