Turkey Finally Approves Sweden's NATO Membership Bid

Turkey's parliament has approved Sweden's NATO membership bid, ending a 20-month delay and leaving Hungary as the last holdout in the accession process. This move comes in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, with Finland already a member of the alliance. President Erdogan's initial objections focused on Sweden's perceived acceptance of Kurdish groups, but Sweden has taken steps to address these concerns. The US has indicated that Turkey's request for F-16 fighter jets could win congressional approval if Sweden's NATO accession goes through.