"Sweden Ends Neutrality, Joins NATO as 32nd Member"

Sweden officially joined NATO as its 32nd member, marking a significant shift from its longstanding neutrality, prompted by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The accession documents were handed over to the US State Department, with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken highlighting the extensive diplomatic efforts involved. The move comes after Finland's earlier accession, doubling NATO's border with Russia. The decision was initially obstructed by Turkey and Hungary, but both eventually approved Sweden's bid. The next NATO summit will be held in July in Washington, DC.