WASHINGTON, May 17, 2022 (BSS/AFP) - US President Joe Biden will host the 
leaders of Finland and Sweden at the White House on Thursday to discuss their 
historic bids to join NATO in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

   Finnish President Sauli Niinisto and Sweden's Prime Minister Magdalena 
Andersson will meet Biden to discuss the "NATO applications and European 
security, as well as strengthening our close partnerships across a range of 
global issues and support for Ukraine," White House Press Secretary Karine 
Jean-Pierre said.