Sweden's expected accession to NATO following Turkey's backing of the Nordic country's NATO bid sends a 'very strong message' to Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding aggression against Ukraine, U.S. Sec. of State Antony Blinken told 'CBS Mornings.'
sends a"very strong message" to Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding aggression against Ukraine, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken told"CBS Mornings" Tuesday.
Sweden applied last year to join NATO along with Finland, which became the 31st member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization this year. On Monday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan agreed to support Sweden's bid to join the alliance after meeting with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson.
The Biden administration supports NATO's"open door" policy, welcoming membership when Ukraine is ready and with unanimous agreement from allies, said Blinken.
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