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Sweden joins Finland in announcing it wants to become a member of NATO
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Sweden has announced it wants to become a member of NATO.
It has joined Finland in signalling its intention to sign up to the transatlantic military alliance after Russia's invasion of Ukraine sparked a security rethink.
Magdalena Andersson, Sweden's prime minister, said the move marked a new "era" for the Scandinavian country.
"The government has decided to inform NATO of Sweden's willingness to become a member of the alliance," she told a news conference.
"We are leaving an era to enter a new one," according to the Swedish leader.
Its neighbour Finland will also seek membership. Last week Finland's president and prime minister both urged the country to join "without delay".
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