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Sweden says it received U.S. security assurances if it hands in NATO application

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Sweden and Finland stayed out of NATO during the Cold War. Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014 and its invasion of Ukraine have led the countries to rethink their security policies. Both countries are concerned they would be vulnerable during an application process, which could take up to a year to be approved.

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The Guardian

Sweden says US has offered security guarantees if it applies to join Nato

Foreign minister Ann Linde spoke after meeting with US secretary of state Anthony Blinken

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Reuters

Sweden says it received U.S. security assurances if it hands in NATO application

Sweden has received assurances from the United States that it would receive support during the period a potential application to join NATO is processed by the 30 nations in the alliance, Foreign Minister Ann Linde said in Washington on Wednesday.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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The Star Kuala Lumpur

Sweden says it received U.S. security assurances if it hands in NATO application

2 years ago·Malaysia

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Channel News Asia

Sweden says it received US security assurances if it hands in NATO application

STOCKHOLM: Sweden has received assurances from the United States that it would receive support during the period a potential application to join NATO is processed by the 30 nations in the alliance, Foreign Minister Ann Linde said in Washington on Wednesday (May 4). Sweden and neighbour Finland stayed out o

2 years ago·Singapore

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Financial Post

Ukraine Latest: U.S. Gives Sweden, Finland Security Assurances

(Bloomberg) -- Finland and Sweden are getting security assurances from the U.S. if threatened by Russia if they apply to join NATO, Sweden's foreign minister said after meetings in Washington. Read More

2 years ago·Canada

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