The protocols on the accession of Finland and Sweden to NATO will be signed on July 5 after the negotiations that will take place today at the headquarters of the Alliance. This is stated in a press release published on the department’s website,
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So, today, July 4, negotiations on joining the Alliance will take place at NATO headquarters between NATO officials and representatives of Finland and Sweden.
On Tuesday (July 5), the allies will sign the protocols on the accession of the countries.
Addition
On June 29, the leaders of NATO member states officially invited Finland and Sweden to join the Alliance.
Context
Sweden and Finland officially applied for NATO membership on May 18. This decision was prompted by Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine, which began on February 24. Turkey, a longtime member of the alliance, has objected to their membership bids, criticizing the countries for supporting “terrorist groups”.
Ankara put forward 10 conditions for the countries, the fulfillment of which will open the door to the Alliance.
Source: Ukrgate
