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Last week, the Senate voted 95 to 1 to approve Finland and Sweden into joining the world's most powerful military alliance. . In May, against the backdrop of Russia's war in Ukraine, the two countries began the formal application process to NATO.
Biden tweeted:
"It helps increase the security and stability of our world."
He also called the partnership an "essential alliance," adding: .
The United States became her 23rd ally to approve her NATO membership of both countries.
Mr Biden encouraged a successor and welcomed heads of government to the White House in May, standing side by side to show U.S. support.
US and Europe allies united in the face of Putin's military aggression.
However, Russian leaders this year issued a broad statement denouncing NATO.
Putin also issued a hidden demand letter for Russia's nuclear arsenal and asserted Russia's historic claims to the territories of many neighboring countries.
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Finland and Sweden's decision to join NATO is a watershed moment for our alliance.
It will help ensure greater security and stability in our world.
— President Biden (@POTUS) August 9, 2022
But before signing the ratification, Biden said he had spoken with the leaders of both countries and asked the remaining NATO members to complete their own ratification process "as soon as possible." I urged you to
Despite his signature, the governments of the Czech Republic, Greece, Hungary, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain and Turkey are still required to sign the instruments of ratification.
Biden said: We will write the future we want to see.
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Some time ago, I met with President Niinisto and Prime Minister Anderson, congratulated them, and asked for the support of the United States as they moved one step closer to joining NATO, the most powerful alliance in the world. expressed. pic.twitter.com/BUjp02rRyH
— President Biden (@POTUS) August 9, 2022
He tweeted, "I previously met with President Niinist and Prime Minister Anderson, congratulating them and expressing the support of the United States as they move one step closer to joining NATO, the most powerful alliance in the world.
Moscow has long warned of NATO expansion and opposes plans by both countries to join the alliance.
Finland and Sweden already meet many of the requirements to become NATO members.
Some requirements include a functioning democratic political system, a willingness to provide economic transparency, and the ability to make military contributions to NATO missions.
