Biden says Sweden, Finland 'meet every NATO requirement'
"Sweden and Finland meet every NATO requirement and then some," US President Joe Biden told reporters with the two leaders at his side, offering the "full, total, complete backing of the United States of America."
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- Published Date: 06:08 | 19 May 2022
- Modified Date: 06:09 | 19 May 2022
US President Joe Biden on Thursday offered his strong support to the leaders of Sweden and Finland to join NATO, saying the countries meet all criteria.
"They meet every NATO requirement and then some," Biden told reporters with the two leaders at his side, offering the "full, total, complete backing of the United States of America."
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