Sweden and Finland advance to final stage of joining NATO in response to Russia invading Ukraine

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The Nordic countries now just need the unanimous support of all of NATO's current members to become members.

He has tried to justify his invasion of Ukraine by arguing that he was reacting to the possibility of NATO expanding eastwards.

Previous processes have taken two years, though NATO has said that it would fast-track the two Nordic countries' applications.

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Category: Economy

Markets: United StatesFinlandSwedenTurkeyUkraine

Topics: Politics Speed desk Breaking NATO

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Published On: 2022-07-05 @ 09:36:51 (8 months ago)

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