# Finland and Sweden appear poised for entry to NATO {2022-05-12}

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**Created:** [May 13, 2022, 3:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finland-and-sweden-appear-poised-for-entry-to-nato-2022-05-12/964350 "2022-05-13T03:38:46Z")\
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> [@Russia invades Ukraine {2022-02-24} (Part 2)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/russia-invades-ukraine-2022-02-24-part-2/973972/1906):
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> as well as Sweden and Finland joining NATO

That may not happen soon, at least not in the case of Sweden:[Explainer: Why is Turkey blocking Sweden and Finland NATO membership? | Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/world/why-is-turkey-blocking-swedish-finnish-nato-membership-2023-01-25/)

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