After 200 years of neutrality, Sweden gets go-ahead to join NATO

Hungary's parliament has ratified Sweden's bid to join NATO, clearing the last hurdle to the Nordic country's membership. This move is set to make Sweden NATO's 32nd member while strengthening the alliance's opposition to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Hungary's Prime Minister, Victor Orban. Source: AAP / Markus Schreiber/AP

 

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