Posted on Feb 26, 2024
Hungary and Sweden agree on defense deal ahead of final vote on Sweden's NATO accession
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Hungary’s parliament is set to vote on Sweden’s NATO bid today, a move that would pave the way for Sweden to become the 32nd country to join the transatlantic military alliance.
The country is the only NATO member yet to approve Sweden’s bid, submitted shortly after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Hungary’s leadership had expressed a range of reservations with Sweden’s bid, including comments critical of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. Hungary also maintains close diplomatic and economic ties with the Kremlin, now Russia's largest oil and gas customer in Europe. Last week, Orbán signaled approval for Sweden’s bid following a visit from Swedish leader Ulf Kristersson and the announcement of Hungary’s purchase of four Swedish fighter jets.
Sweden and Russia do not share a land border, but they do share a maritime border, with one Swedish island located over 180 miles from the base of Russia’s Baltic fleet. NATO members operate under a collective defense doctrine (see 101), requiring a mutual response in the event of an attack.
Hungary’s parliament is set to vote on Sweden’s NATO bid today, a move that would pave the way for Sweden to become the 32nd country to join the transatlantic military alliance.
The country is the only NATO member yet to approve Sweden’s bid, submitted shortly after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Hungary’s leadership had expressed a range of reservations with Sweden’s bid, including comments critical of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. Hungary also maintains close diplomatic and economic ties with the Kremlin, now Russia's largest oil and gas customer in Europe. Last week, Orbán signaled approval for Sweden’s bid following a visit from Swedish leader Ulf Kristersson and the announcement of Hungary’s purchase of four Swedish fighter jets.
Sweden and Russia do not share a land border, but they do share a maritime border, with one Swedish island located over 180 miles from the base of Russia’s Baltic fleet. NATO members operate under a collective defense doctrine (see 101), requiring a mutual response in the event of an attack.
Hungary and Sweden agree on defense deal ahead of final vote on Sweden's NATO accession
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Sweden should have joined NATO long ago but were trying to play the Neutral card hoping USSR would leave them alone. Foolish is all I can come up with...Foolish.
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SGT Stephen Rowland
Why should they have joined a long time ago ? Their neutrality has protected/ saved them for many many years.
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MSgt Dale Johnson
SGT Stephen Rowland - Do you really think if the Poo hit the fan 20 years ago Russia would have honored Sweden's Neutrality? They do not share a land border but Russia's main port for their Navy in the North is only a stones throw from Swedish territory
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SGT Stephen Rowland
If the pool hits the fan, there won’t be any Europe left. If it goes that far, it will be nuclear.
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A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney
I Find Having A Neutral Position On World Affairs Works Out Pretty Good,
Right Up Until You're About To Get Your Azz Kicked; THEN It's Time To Become Involved And Take Sides As To Whom, You're Willing To Fight For & Protect.......
Right Up Until You're About To Get Your Azz Kicked; THEN It's Time To Become Involved And Take Sides As To Whom, You're Willing To Fight For & Protect.......
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I am unsure of the NATO mission and not convinced an attack against one will truly be considered an attack against all…
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SGT Stephen Rowland
A lot of immature people in leadership of EU Nations that completely rely on America.
This in turn gives them the confidence to huff and puff as a miniature instigator, that left alone would be humble and speechless.
This in turn gives them the confidence to huff and puff as a miniature instigator, that left alone would be humble and speechless.
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