Sweden is on the verge of ending its decades-long neutrality and joining NATO. According to the Swedish government, the country will apply for NATO membership.

It is very likely that Finland will also apply to join NATO shortly. The two Nordic countries had long kept the military alliance at arm's length even as they viewed Russia to their east with caution, but Russia's attack on Ukraine raised new security concerns across the region. Join 75 years of military non-alignment.

The move still needs to be approved by a parliamentary vote in Sweden and Finland, but given the support of the ruling governments, this hurdle should be easily overcome.

The announcements were supported by the heads of state and government of almost all NATO countries. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told reporters : “ The United States would strongly support Sweden or Finland joining NATO should they choose to formally join the alliance. We will respect every decision they make ."

Russia sharply criticized the decision by Finland and Sweden. Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said on Monday the move was a “mistake” with “far-reaching consequences,” according to state news agency TASS.

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