Sweden officially joins NATO this Thursday, after two centuries of neutrality. On March 7, Sweden became the 32nd member of NATO, following in the footsteps of Finland.
Russia promised to take "countermeasures" in reaction to Stockholm's accession, which will depend "on the conditions and extent of Sweden's integration into NATO" Sweden's accessions means that all countries bordering the Baltic Sea, with the exception of Russia, are now members of the Atlantic Alliance.. A majority of Swedes believe that their country has made "too many sacrifices" to become a member of. NATO, while admitting that Sweden's security has been strengthened.