"Orban's Approval Paves Way for Sweden's NATO Membership"
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Hungary is expected to ratify Sweden's NATO accession on Monday, marking the end of Sweden's long-standing military non-alignment. This move comes in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and will make Sweden the 32nd member of NATO. The ratification was delayed due to objections from Turkey and Hungary, but Sweden made changes to its laws and arms sales regulations to address these concerns. With Sweden and Finland both joining NATO, the alliance will see its most significant expansion since the 1990s, bringing in valuable resources and strengthening defense planning on NATO's northern flank.
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- Hungary and Sweden agree on defense deal ahead of final vote on Sweden's NATO accession The Associated Press
- Hungary, Sweden reach deal for additional Gripen fighters, with NATO clearance looming Breaking Defense
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