NATO leaders opened their summit on Tuesday with a show of unity against Russian aggression in Ukraine, leading to the agreement of Sweden joining the alliance. This is seen as a signal to Russian President Vladimir Putin that his unprovoked war has backfired, uniting the West against him. The summit will focus on the threat Russia poses to eastern Europe, and the addition of Sweden to the alliance will strengthen NATO's presence in Northern Europe.
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NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg announced that Turkey has agreed to send Sweden's accession protocol for joining NATO to the Turkish Parliament, marking a historic day for the alliance. At the same time, Russia has been accused of attacking Ukrainian cities with drones, which the Russian government has denied. NATO is continuing to monitor the situation and is prepared to take action if necessary.
Turkey has agreed to support Sweden's bid to join NATO, with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan agreeing to submit the ratification documents to the Turkish parliament "as soon as possible". This agreement is seen as a major step forward in the process of Sweden's accession to NATO, and a sign of improved relations between Turkey and the European Union. Once the documents are submitted to the Turkish parliament, the process of ratification will begin, and Sweden will become a full member of the alliance.
Finland has officially become the 31st member of NATO, a move seen as a major shift in Europe's security landscape and a strategic blow to Russia. The decision to join the alliance comes after months of tension between Russia and its neighbors, and signals a shift away from Finland's traditional neutrality. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg welcomed Finland's membership, saying it would "strengthen our partnership and contribute to stability in the wider region."
President Joe Biden has strongly condemned Russian President Vladimir Putin's move to suspend his country's involvement in the last remaining arms control treaty with the U.S. Biden expressed his concern about the potential for Iran to be preparing to develop nuclear weapons and urged all countries to adhere to the New START treaty. In response to the threat to civilians, he directed the Pentagon to find a way to get Ukraine America's most advanced missile defense system, the Patriot.
Vladimir Putin has announced the suspension of the New START treaty, the last remaining nuclear arms control pact between the United States and Russia. This has caused alarm among world leaders, who fear that the move could lead to a new arms race. NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg and U.S. President Joe Biden have both expressed regret and urged Russia to reconsider its decision. The future of the treaty remains uncertain.