US Senate approves NATO membership for Finland and Sweden; President Joe Biden lauds 'historic vote'
Sweden and Finland applied for NATO membership in response to the Feb 24 invasion. Russia has repeatedly warned both countries against joining the alliance. NATO`s 30 allies signed the accession protocol for them last month, allowing them to join the US-led nuclear-armed alliance once its members ratify the decision.
Aug 04, 2022, 07:36 AM IST