The US Senate ratified Finland and Sweden’s accession to Nato, a crucial step towards bringing the Nordic countries into the military alliance as the war between Russia and Ukraine grinds on.
The vote, which received widespread bipartisan support, represents a significant milestone for the two formerly neutral powers, which have shifted their stance in the face of recent Russian aggression.
The US is the 23rd Nato country to formally approve Sweden and Finland as members of the alliance, which currently has a total of 30 members. France and Italy also ratified the Nordic countries’ accession this week. All members must agree for a country to be included in Nato.
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