"Sweden Officially Joins NATO, Alarming Russia"
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Sweden officially joined NATO, marking a historic shift in European security spurred by Russian President Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine. The addition of Sweden and Finland will strengthen NATO in the far north and around the Baltic Sea, sending a strong signal to Putin. Sweden's accession was delayed by Turkey and Hungary, but both countries eventually agreed to welcome Sweden as the 32nd member of NATO. The move is seen as a response to Putin's aggression and a significant shift in European security dynamics.
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