Sweden on Thursday became the second European country to officially join NATO since the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine began.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has declared that 'Russian evil' is facing a new challenge in the form of Sweden officially gaining NATO membership.Sweden formally joined the strategic alliance on Thursday, nearly two years after applying for membership in the months following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The final hurdle was cleared less than two weeks ago, when Hungary's parliament voted to approve Sweden's accession.
''Ukraine has always supported Sweden in its pursuit of NATO membership, and I thank Sweden for its support of our country – there will be a day when Sweden will be able to congratulate Ukraine on joining the Alliance as well,' he added. 'Together, we are always stronger.'Newsweek reached out for comment to the office of Putin via email on Thursday.Dr.
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