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Finland and Sweden’s NATO accession

WriterJanviere Sindayihebura

Date22.08.11

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More than two-thirds of NATO allies have already ratified the membership of Finland and Sweden, less than a month after the two Scandinavian countries concluded accession talks. Twenty-three of NATO's 30 allies have by now given their necessary formal stamp of approval for the accession of Finland and Sweden into the military alliance, with the US and Italy becoming the latest to do so. Finland, which borders Russia, and Sweden were traditionally against joining the military alliance but public opinion in both countries swiftly changed after Moscow launched its war against Ukraine on 24 February. Less than two months later, they simultaneously handed in their official letters of application. Details can be found on attached link.