This picture taken on March 9, 2022 shows reservists of the Karelia Brigade at a shooting practice during the Etela-Karjala 22 (South Karelia 22) local defence exercise in Taipalsaari near Lappeenranta and close to the border with Russia, south-eastern Finland. - Finnish President Sauli Niinisto and Prime Minister Sanna Marin on May 12, 2022 expressed their support for NATO membership. "NATO membership would strengthen Finland's security. As a member of NATO, Finland would strengthen the entire defence alliance. Finland must apply for NATO membership without delay," they said in a joint statement. (Photo by Lauri Heino / Lehtikuva / AFP) / Finland OUT