Finland–NATO relations
Sweden finally joins NATO, ending non-alignment, in Ukraine war shadow
Sweden on Thursday became the 32nd member of NATO, turning the page on two centuries of non-alignment and capping two years of tortuous diplomacy after Russia's invasion of Ukraine triggered new fears.
Turkish foreign minister visits US this week, source says
Turkey's foreign minister will visit the US on March 7-8 for talks on the Gaza and Ukraine wars and defense and energy, a Turkish diplomatic source said on Tuesday, as relations warm following a warplane deal and cooperation on NATO diplomacy.
A "military monster" has been created and it's about to be launched…
Sweden plans to send its units, helicopters and fighter planes. That country is also ready for official NATO accession, probably in a few days, after it received the final and crucial confirmation of the other members last week.
Hungary Ratifies Sweden's NATO Accession in Landmark Vote
In a historic move underscoring shifting geopolitical dynamics, the Hungarian Parliament has ratified Sweden's accession to NATO, marking the final approval needed among the 31 member states for the Scandinavian nation's entry into the alliance.
Sweden set to join NATO after Hungary approves bid
Sweden on Monday cleared its final obstacle to joining NATO after Hungary's parliament ratified the bid in what Sweden's prime minister called a "historic day", while other alliance members expressed relief at the move spurred by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Hungarian parliament to vote on Swedish NATO bid
Hungary's parliament is expected to ratify Sweden's NATO bid Monday, ending more than a year of delay that left fellow defence alliance partners furious as Ukraine fought off Russian troops.
Hungary remains the last obstacle to Stockholm's NATO membership after Türkiye ratified their request in January.
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Erdoğan, Kristersson discuss anti-terror mechanisms, bilateral ties
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson discussed Sweden's NATO membership process, the fight against terrorism, bilateral relations, and regional and global issues in a phone call on Friday, the Communications Directorate said.
Greece and Cyprus should link Turkey F-16s to ending occupation
US President Joe Biden has made official the quid pro quo for the deal struck for Turkey to lift its hold on Sweden's NATO membership. The White House sent letters to members of Congress urging that they approve a $20 billion sale of F-16s to Turkey.
Edrogan signs off on Sweden’s NATO membership
Turkey's president finally approved Sweden's bid to join NATO on Thursday, ending months of delay and leaving only Hungary standing in the way of Stockholm's membership of the military alliance.
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Biden urges Congress to approve F-16 sales to Türkiye
U.S. President Joe Biden has sent a letter to the U.S. Congress urging to approve the sale of F-16 fighter jets and modernization kits to Türkiye, according to the sources.