Sweden Will Soon Join NATO; Joe Biden, President of the United States, Announced

Following a potential agreement with Turkey regarding Sweden's membership in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), Joe Biden, the President of the United States, predicted on Thursday during a speech at the U.S. Air Force Academy that Sweden will soon join NATO. According to Reuters, Biden, in this speech, warned the graduates about the challenges posed by Russia and China, stating that they will enter a world that is becoming increasingly unstable. The prediction of Sweden's accession to NATO comes after Biden spoke with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday, congratulating him on his reelection. Biden then told reporters that Erdogan reiterated Ankara's desire to purchase F-16 fighter jets from the United States, while Biden explicitly urged Turkey to set aside its opposition to Sweden's NATO membership. In this context, Biden stated in his opening remarks that despite Vladimir Putin's efforts to break the alliance, NATO has become stronger due to Russia's attack on Ukraine. He mentioned that with Finland's accession and 'soon with Sweden's accession,' this will be further reinforced. The 80-year-old Biden, who stood for most of the several-hour ceremony to shake hands with graduates, appeared to stumble at the end of the event and, after assistance from aides, got back up and walked towards his seat. Sweden will 'soon' hold talks with Turkey regarding its NATO membership. An unexpected visit from the NATO Secretary-General to Ukraine. Reactions to Finland's accession to NATO; Blinken: Finland is stronger and safer within this alliance. NATO: We do not see a prospect for peace and are ready for more assistance to Ukraine. The Turkish parliament is voting on Finland's NATO membership.