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Why did Turkey change its mind on Sweden's NATO membership? | Inside Story
In Lithuania, some of the world’s top leaders are discussing the future of NATO. After repeatedly blocking Sweden’s membership, Turkey says it’s now ready to support it. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has served to strengthen the alliance. So how is NATO changing the power dynamic across Europe? And how will President Vladimir Putin respond? Presenter: Mohammed Jamjoom Guests Robert Hunter, Former U.S. Ambassador to NATO…
Will Turkiye ratify Sweden's NATO membership? | Inside Story
One of the many fallouts of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has been that previously neutral Nordic countries are seeking to join NATO . Sweden and Finland applied in May last year. Turkiye has objected to their membership – accusing them of harbouring members of Kurdish group, the PKK, which Ankara considers a terrorist organisation. Both Sweden and NATO say that all parties have had their…