"Sweden Ends Neutrality, Joins NATO as 32nd Member"

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Source: Al Jazeera English
"Sweden Ends Neutrality, Joins NATO as 32nd Member"
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Sweden officially joins the NATO military alliance, ending decades of neutrality, as Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson emphasizes unity and solidarity with allies amid concerns about Russia's aggression in Europe. The move comes after delays from Turkey and Hungary, and follows fears of Russian military threats, including airspace violations and submarine activity. Sweden's accession to NATO marks a significant shift from its longstanding neutral stance and adds advanced military capabilities to the alliance, prompting Russia to threaten counter-measures.

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