Sweden officially joins NATO

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Sweden officially became THE 32nd member of THE North Atlantic Treaty Organization on THURSDAY When Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson book THE final paperwork has Washington. Sweden And neighbor Finland applied has join NATO In 2022, After Russia invaded Ukraine. Finland completed It is accession last April.

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"Unit And solidarity will be Sweden guidance light as A NATO member," Kristersson said. "We will share burdens, responsibilities And risks with other allies. » Three years There is, "none of This was predestined" Or "predictable," secretary of State Anthony Flash said. "There East No clearer example Today of THE strategic debacle that Ukraine has become For Russia."

"Sweden membership East A huge geopolitics booster For NATO", And "It is not future empty-handed," Policy said. Sweden "centuries of neutrality to have strength he has develop A world class military-industrial complex," building THE ships, fighter jets And other armaments used by It is modern Marine And air force.

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Sweden flag will be raised has NATO Headquarter In Brussels In A ceremony Monday.

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