Sweden has proposed to lead the establishment of enhanced NATO forward land forces (FLF) in Finland, announced by Defence Ministers Pal Jonson and Antti Hakkanen during a joint press conference. This initiative, still in its early stages, comes as a response to the security concerns following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which prompted both Finland and Sweden to shift from military non-alignment to NATO membership. The proposal signifies Sweden's ambition to act as a framework nation, responsible for coordinating military staff and units contributed by multiple NATO countries. Approximately 20 to 25 Swedish officers are expected to be deployed to the NATO base in Finland. The decision on which nation will lead this effort will ultimately be made collectively by NATO. The move is seen as a significant step toward bolstering regional security amid rising tensions in Eastern Europe.