Urging as a result of the Ukraine war Sweden and Finland to join NATO. All 30 members must agree to this, Turkey and Hungary have so far refused. With regard to Finland, the process is “positive”, said Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at a cabinet meeting. “But We do not view Sweden positivelyThat should be said.” One observes this very closely. “Sweden, don’t try in vain!” said Erdogan. “As long as you and your security forces allow my holy book, the Koran, to be burned and torn up, we agree with yours not to join NATO.”
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Ukraine News: Turkey sees Finland’s NATO membership as “positive” – Sweden’s not
