The Hungarian Parliament ratified on Monday Sweden's accession to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). The highly anticipated development comes 21 months after Sweden, alongside Finland, sought NATO membership following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
The ratification by Hungary marks a notable shift in the alliance's dynamics, particularly with the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and concerns over Russia's broader intentions.
Sweden's inclusion in NATO is seen as a critical step in bolstering the defense of the alliance's eastern flank, especially after Finland's accession doubled NATO's border with Russia.
