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Swedish government approves applying for NATO membership.

by The Kyiv Independent news desk May 16, 2022 6:15 PM 1 min read
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Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson formally announced it on May 16, effectively putting an end to 200 years of neutrality. The government also approved a bill that will make it possible for the country to receive military support from all EU and NATO countries while applying for membership.

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