Turkiye and Hungary s backing of Sweden s Nato membership boosts Sweden s bid. Sweden, along with Finland, seeks to join Nato due to Russia s invasion of Ukraine. Sweden s entry will strengthen Nato with its advanced military capabilities. The entry of Sweden and Finland provides Europe with a firmer footing. A weakened Russia allied with China could change Putin s ambitions under Beijing s guidance, which is a concern for India and the Indo-Pacific.
More than 40 former top U.S. and NATO diplomats and defense officials on Monday urged Congress to approve new aid for Ukraine, warning that losing its war with Russia would be disastrous for Ukraine and threaten the security of the United States and its allies. The former officials - members of an informal network dedicated to bolstering the NATO military alliance and European security called the Alphen Group - issued their call in an open letter to Democratic and Republican leaders of the Senate and the House of Representatives.