Breaking News: Finland deals a blow to Putin as it enters NATO

View in browser | nytimes.com   BREAKING NEWS Finland's flag was raised at NATO headquarters, signifying a major shift in the balance of power between the West and Russia. Tuesday, April 4, 2023 9:58 AM ET Finland became NATO's 31st member on Tuesday, in what amounted to a strategic defeat for President Vladimir Putin of Russia, who had made blocking the expansion of the military alliance a goal of his leadership. Read more   ADVERTISEMENT You received this email because you signed up for NYTimes.com's Breaking News Alerts. To stop receiving Breaking News Alerts, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from the Times, manage your email preferences. Subscribe to the Times Get the NYT app Change Your Email Privacy Policy Contact Advertise California Notice The New York Times Company, 620 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10018