Finland Clears Last Obstacle to NATO Entry in a Blow to Putin
- Nordic country’s accession is now approved by all 30 members
- Neighboring Sweden’s bid remains opposed by Turkey and Hungary
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Finland is poised to join NATO in a matter of days, bolstering Europe’s security architecture and dealing a blow to President Vladimir Putin’s stated aim to deter the defense alliance from encroaching on Russia’s border.
Turkish parliament on Thursday voted unanimously to ratify Finland’s entry into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, paving the way for Russia’s Nordic neighbor to become the alliance’s 31st member.