Senate ratifies Sweden, Finland bids to join NATO amid Russia's war on Ukraine
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The Senate Wednesday overwhelmingly approved efforts from Scandanavian nations Sweden and Finland to join NATO, moving them closer to full membership.
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Sweden's and Norway's effort to join NATO comes as the West quickly united earlier this year in the face of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The two Scandinavian countries joining NATO – with Finland sharing more than 800 miles of border with Russia – will be the most significant expansion of NATO since at least 2004.
NATO officials formally approved the two nations' efforts to join the alliance last month. They are currently in the final stage of the process of joining NATO, which requires legislatures in all of its member nations to approve of the new additions.
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