Sweden Ends Neutrality, Joins Finland In Seeking NATO Berth

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Sweden Ends Neutrality, Joins Finland In Seeking NATO Berth

Sweden Ends Neutrality, Joins Finland In Seeking NATO Berth

Newsy

Published 16 May 2022

Watch VideoSweden's prime minister announced Monday that Sweden will join Finland in seeking NATO membership in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The historic shift, which comes after more than 200 years of military nonalignment in the Nordic country, is likely to upset Russian President Vladimir Putin.

"We will...

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