"Sweden's NATO Accession: Hungary's Approval and Turkish Influence"
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Hungary's governing Fidesz party is prepared to approve Sweden's NATO accession on Monday, ending over 18 months of delays and frustration from allies. The move comes after mounting pressure, including a bipartisan group of U.S. senators urging Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to act. Orbán had insisted on a visit from Sweden's Prime Minister to address concerns about disrespect towards Hungary's democracy, but indicated that the dispute is nearing a conclusion. Sweden's Defense Minister welcomed the news, and a visit from Ulf Kristersson to Budapest is planned for discussions on defense and security cooperation.
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