Sweden signs NATO application
(4 years ago)Sweden's Foreign Minister, Ann Linde, has signed on Tuesday the application declaring the country's desire to join NATO, writes CNN, sends Periscope. The decision marks a formal Stockholm step towards membership in the US-led military alliance, ending neutrality for decades - as Ukraine's Russian invasion has [...]
The decision marks a formal Stockholm step towards membership in the US-led military alliance, ending neutrality for decades -- as Ukraine's Russian invasion has marked a dramatic turn of security and geopoliticalism in Europe.
It looks very serious and it seems that we have reached a conclusion that is best for Sweden. We don't know how long it will last, but we estimate it will take a year until we join. This week the application will be submitted, along with Finland and then the application will be processed by NATO”, the Swedish Foreign Minister announced.