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NATO Chief Says Turkey Has Agreed to Let Sweden Join Alliance

Turkey agrees to let Sweden join NATO, completing historic expansion in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Sweden's inclusion strengthens NATO's military capabilities in northern Europe.

Turkey's President Erdogan has agreed to let Sweden join NATO, completing a historic expansion in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
The approval paves the way for an expansion in northern Europe, potentially creating a chokepoint for Russian warships and aircraft.
The inclusion of Sweden and Finland will add significant military strength to NATO, including warplanes, tanks, and soldiers.
Sweden amended its constitution and counterterrorism laws, dropped restrictions on arms sales to Turkey, and extradited suspects to secure Turkey's approval.
Erdogan has used the negotiations to expand Turkey's influence within NATO and force concessions from Western leaders.

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