Turkey approved Sweden’s bid to join NATO after stonewalling the move for 20 months.
The move was approved by Turkey’s parliament, which voted 287-55 in favor of Sweden’s adoption into the alliance, after it had first put it forward following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Sweden’s entrance is still being blocked by Hungary, which remains steadfast in its opposition to accepting the Scandinavian nation. All NATO members must agree to accept a new member.
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