Sweden Joins NATO After Two Centuries of Non-Alignment

Published: 07 March 2024 at 17:08

Sweden, after two centuries of official non-alignment, has become the 32nd member of NATO following Russia\'s invasion of Ukraine. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson called it a victory for freedom, giving Sweden a say in NATO policies and the protection under Article 5. Russia expressed concerns and vowed countermeasures. The move comes as Sweden historically avoided NATO membership despite military ties with the US and EU.

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