The Swedish government intends to formally apply for NATO membership on Tuesday, May 17, informs Svenska Dagbladet..
It is noted that an official letter with Sweden's application to join NATO will be delivered on Tuesday in Brussels to the Secretary General of the Alliance Jens Stoltenberg (or his representatives).
The relevant decision will not be made public, as the ruling Social Democratic Party has not yet completed an internal discussion..
It is reported that since the opponents of the country's accession to NATO remained in the minority, it is expected that on the evening of May 15, officials will announce the approval of the course towards NATO..
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Finnish President Sauli Niinostiio has officially announced that his country has decided to apply for NATO membership..
Russia threatened Sweden and Finland with " Moscow reacts nervously to such a prospect of expanding the Alliance. But will Russia open a \? About this - in the article by Alina Gritsenko \?