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Comment by kumarvvr | Hacker News Reader

> I don't think there will be any concerns with blowback terrorism by equipping the hell out of the Ukrainian army and volunteers/populace

This is an important consideration. Already, EU is not reluctant to pour weapons into the region.

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That they're supplying weapons and vehicles for the first time speaks volumes. Germany reverses its "no lethal aid" policy and Sweden and Finland talk about getting closer to, if not joining, NATO.

Putin seems to have galvanized the rest of Europe against him. I doubt that's what he wanted.

Finland is on a fast-track to joining NATO now, a referendum immediately collected the required signatures and will now be brought to parliament.

Also Finland gave permission for Germany to supply some cannons to Ukraine, and Finnish news said we also donate 2000 combat helmets and vests and two field hospitals.

Finland may ask for admittance, but is there any evidence NATO will let them in? After all, Ukraine also asked for admittance.

Finland would be let in. Ukraine was disqualified by already being in military disputes over Donbass and other stuff. I'm not sure Finland joining would make any practical difference - it would be mostly symbolic. NATO is basically limited to peaceful democracies. Turkey was a bit of an edge case.

sweden decided to send weapons yesterday (sunday)

5000 AT4 and some other stuff.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AT4

Unfortunately no NLAWS. =(

edit: source (in swedish): https://www.dn.se/sverige/sverige-skickar-militart-stod-till...

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