Sweden has officially joined NATO, marking the end of decades of neutrality for the country. This decision had been in the works for some time, with both Sweden and Finland expressing interest in joining the alliance over the past year and a half. Finland became a NATO member in April of last year, and now Sweden has followed suit, despite initial concerns raised by countries like Hungary and Turkey.
Russian President Vladimir Putin had voiced opposition to NATO expansion, citing concerns about encroachment on Russia. However, the recent inclusion of Sweden and Finland in NATO has underscored that Putin's actions in Ukraine were not a result of alliance enlargement but rather a catalyst for it.
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