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Sweden, traditionally neutral, to join Nato 

The nation applied to join the defence alliance after Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. 

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The story  

Sweden is to join Nato after 200 years of neutrality.

The nation applied to join the defence alliance after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

All Nato members are expected to help an ally if attacked.

Hungary was the final Nato member to approve the invitation.

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