Sweden: No plans to host nuclear weapons on Swedish territory
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Sweden still disapproves of the idea of hosting nuclear weapons on its territory though it is still waiting for the ratification of its NATO membership bid.
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Swedish Foreign Minister Ann Linde
Swedish Foreign Minister Ann Linde told reporters on Wednesday, "We will not have any nuclear weapons on our territory" and that Sweden does not plan to do so in the future.
Linde also added that Stockholm is seeking to become a full NATO member and that Sweden was still waiting for the ratification of its membership bid.
Accession bid
On May 18, 2022, Sweden applied to join the organization, and on July 5, 2022, NATO signed the accession protocol for Sweden to join the alliance.
On July 29, Ann Linde tweeted that two third of all NATO members ratified Sweden and Finland's membership.
2/3 of all #NATO Allies have ratified 🇸🇪 & 🇫🇮. We are grateful for your support and the swift 20 ratifications! #WeAreNATO pic.twitter.com/UJQyefbaiO
— Ann Linde (@AnnLinde) July 29, 2022
Turkey eventually lifted its veto on the two countries following accusations that Sweden and Finland were allowing groups that Turkey classifies as terrorist organizations such as the PKK and the YPG to operate in their countries.
Last week, Russia's Deputy Chairman of Security Council Dmitry Medvedev warned that Russia will respond to threats posed by Finland and Sweden's accession to NATO.
Medvedev stated that Russia should reconsider its relations with Finland and Sweden following their decision to join NATO.
One request vs. a long list of conditions
— Al Mayadeen English (@MayadeenEnglish) June 28, 2022
While #Turkey had a long list of conditions from #Finland and #Sweden, all the two Nordic states wanted was to join #NATO.
Here's your guide to understanding on what basis the agreement was made. pic.twitter.com/Aw7Jtu7frp
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