DW News from February 26: Hungary approves Sweden's bid to join NATO | Full Broadcast

On the program:
- Hungary approves Sweden's bid to join NATO: After two years' delay, lawmakers vote overwhelmingly to support the decision, after overcoming opposition from the prime minister.
- Germany rules out sending Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine. Chancellor Scholz says delivering the weapons that Kyiv requested would risk pulling Germany into the war.
- The prime minister of the Palestinian Authority announces the resignation of his entire government - a move seen as a step towards reform and a post-war Middle East peace settlement.
- European farmers bring parts of Brussels to a standstill. They're angry about high costs, competition, and red tape. EU agriculture ministers look for ways to ease tensions.
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[@ImmuneToTrollHate]

Congratz to Sweden Glad to see you joining the team

[@mikec1096]

next Ukraine

[@Wolfvain-qs5su]

@@mikec1096 no Russia has to go through Finland first 🌝

[@csat1078]

@096 lol. not gona happen. That is why they are signing bilateral treaties with uk,france,germany etc.

[@Samirustem]

Nato have become place for cowards to hide. Soon they will cut military budgets and declare cultural victory too. Meanwhile they left ukraine in cold after all grand peomises. I was suspicious they would do this but even i didnt think they would do it so shamelessly

[@Wolfvain-qs5su]

You mean all the countries that are broke and have no ammo left to fight with? Who's going to sign up all the immigrants or woman? Maybe the farmers they seem to love whats going on@@csat1078

[@Crashed131963]

Good job Putin. Keep NATO growing .

[@jim2376]

Ukraine next.

[@noah_005]

Georgia too 🇬🇪

[@suecastillo1733]

​@noahryan6318 yes, Georgia, too, but only if they want it without reservations, and then take the necessary steps to eliminate corruption in government.

[@InternetRoot]

China next.

[@Aaqe]

When is Putin going to join NATO? LOL He must be so jealous about Sweden being able to join NATO. HA HA HA Thank you special operation that brought Finland and Sweden into NATO! Thank you so much Mr Putin!

[@jonathanstein5049]

A great and advanced nation with a formidable military and defense industry is now in Nato.....Welcome Sweden!!

[@Thedrunkenswede1337]

Dont forget also one of the richest countries in the world so both area military production innovation and last but not least the Baltic Sea thats what Sweden gives to Nato. :)

[@richardbayer5702]

AND they are spending above the NATO required minimum of 2% GDP on defense!

[@Wolfvain-qs5su]

@@Thedrunkenswede1337 how many years of neutrality did Sweden give up? When was your last war?

[@Mortac]

@@Wolfvain-qs5su Over 200 years ago.

[@Thedrunkenswede1337]

@@richardbayer5702 we are spending like 1,80 now and will be spending 2,0 2025. But we aim at spending 3,0 and we also have conscription again since a few years. This year its 8000 conscripts and next year it will be 10000. So Sweden is mustering. 5 years back we only spent 1% of the gdp on defence.

[@Mortac]

Considering the Taurus is a joint Swedish-German missile, perhaps Sweden will be willing to send some instead of Germany, once they're a full member of NATO.

[@Uncommonsensetoo]

Yeah, let's hope so. The German government are cowards.

[@filipe5722]

If they had the power to do so, why didn't they do it already?

[@TheJohn93226]

A very interesting point!

[@riskinhos]

why once they are a full member? only NATO countries can give help to ukraine? many non nato have sent tons of missiles and bombs.

[@riskinhos]

@@filipe5722because in real world it doesn't work like that and germany would need to agree to the exports like german exports need to be approved by sweden

[@Biloxiblues77]

As a German, Scholz is a coward!

[@Uncommonsensetoo]

I have only one thing to say the German government are cowards. Very disappointed in the lack of help to Ukraine.

[@motherstar1]

merican here. Scholtz could have hurried up, but my government has been too slow to send what was needed and it has been extremely destructive and inexcusable. The money would have brought a better return if sent more quickly and we would not be in this mess now, in the world... Mr. Schooz has been too slow, true, but Biden has more blood on his hands for his delays. :(

[@MrJonezy541]

​@@motherstar1To be fair to Biden he is actually trying to get the Ukraine aid bill passed, it's the Republicans who are blocking it.

[@benkeeley7612]

So I take it you’re on your way to fight in Ukraine?

[@almac9203]

​@@motherstar1 you are clueless. Biden wants to send equipment to Ukraine but it has been held up by the Republicans. The Republicans were the pro defence party but they have strange ties with Russia since Trump joined the party

[@dennisjasonbago3659]

it seems that Russia is now the biggest salesman for NATO. good job there orc s

[@AnthonyCarroll-ue3uv]

It seems that NATO moved to Russia's borders and now has it surrounded. What was Russia ever worried about?

[@ImmuneToTrollHate]

Perhaps NATO should send Putin a salesman of the year plaque

[@ImmuneToTrollHate]

@@AnthonyCarroll-ue3uv That Russia would mess up and drive its neighbors to seek allies to defend themselves from Russia

[@robbieguh]

@@AnthonyCarroll-ue3uv NATO exists because of Russia, and expands because of Russia. Only Russia worries Russia.

[@Wolfvain-qs5su]

Yes it’s amazing! what’s there gdp growth this year compared to nato countries ?

[@MauriceBln1]

Nice to see NATO growing. Thank you Putin. 😁

[@Wolfvain-qs5su]

yeah nothing like another 2000km of border and coastline to defend. But this will be great for the US MIC.

[@MauriceBln1]

@@Wolfvain-qs5su In any case, the advantages outweigh the disadvantages. A border is a border, regardless of whether it is coast or land.

[@Wolfvain-qs5su]

Imagine if we didn't move next to Russia and had a bunch of neutral trading countries between us. Hopefully you don't have anyone serving or draft age to defend that big border next to russia and to take on china and Iran. Remember its what your cheering for@@MauriceBln1

[@razorburn7745]

Better to be on the battlefield with friends than without. Way to go, Sweden! Welcome!

[@lukecarroll9823]

Been to many battlefields lately? @@razorburn7745

[@alexbakker8785]

välkommen till familjen, kärlek från Nederländerna

[@kineticdeath]

russia freely welcomes external support from iran and north korea, but somehow deems it escalatory if anyone supports the defender. Seems legit

[@MrJonezy541]

Typical Russian hypocrisy.

[@user-kf1pf5qw4d]

tells you all about Russian and Putin ... SHow me your friends and I tell you who you are ... What a fail :) But Putin wants Russia to be a great power ... 20 - 40% people in russia don´t even have a toilett ... What a great power ... :D

[@harris8401]

From🇫🇮 Welcome to Nato our Swedish Brothers and Sisters 🇸🇪

[@rthj6446]

FINALLY. This is something Ive advocated for since childhood.

[@MrBlue-dm5li]

Thank you 🇸🇪🤝🇫🇮

[@liana5833]

From Norway 🇧🇻 Welcome to Nato Swedish neighbours

[@Wolfvain-qs5su]

So you gave up neutrality to join an alliance against Russia that is currently losing in Ukraine. I’m happy your closer to the front then me. Cause you’ll be drafted first

[@AChapstickOrange]

Hear hear from Canada! Welcome to Sweden and a belated welcome to Finland!

[@wokeaf1337]

Putin is Nato's best employee. Welcome Sweden, together we are stronger. 🇸🇪

[@Wolfvain-qs5su]

Does Sweden have 155 shells to send?

[@suecastillo1733]

​@@Wolfvain-qs5sudo you have brain cells to fire up?

[@tahiranwar8210]

Actually eu is the new slave of America all they have to pay 3% to America

[@MrJonezy541]

​@@Wolfvain-qs5suHow's preventing NATO expansion going?

[@Thejoeviral]

Is NATO afraid of Russia yes or No? 😂😂😂😂

[@explore.365]

Well done to Sweden 🇸🇪 👏🎵🎶

[@franktoledo6342]

Sweden has my vote. Protect at all cost. 🇺🇸 SWEDEN 🇸🇪

[@StrongKickMan]

Russia is defeating itself, 1 ruble = 1 dollar cent XD. Clown economy.

[@andrewadams6905]

@user-ok2mn4bw7u This time Russian orcs invaded Ukrainian lands, and were already defeated and fled from major Ukrainian cities: Kyiv, Kharkiv, Kherson. So, now Russian orcs celebrate the destruction of small towns and villages.

[@michaelallman8481]

@user-ok2mn4bw7u To defeat "us" on your "Russian" lands? I thought you were Ukrainian.

[@AndersLiljeblad]

@k2mn4bw7u You say this... While you're being attacked and your territory is being annexed by a foreign nation? I sincerely question your story and motives. Nevermind! You just spam this everywhere. Gotcha'.

[@CarRevvedGaming]

IKEA*

[@c0smicbyte]

Great! Congratulations to Sweden and NATO!

[@Magneticvortex-kk4gb]

Strange war rule. One side can attack anywhere while the other side isn't allowed.

[@HiepNguyen-xs2pr]

so it is ok for Russia to use foreign missiles to hit Ukraine but it is not ok for Ukraine to use allies to hit Russia back? Germany is also a weak links and all the talk about helping Ukraine to win or defend its country is bs

[@user-kf1pf5qw4d]

Because Russia attacked Ukraine ;) So according to UN or UNO that is legit to help to defend! When you grow some pubic hair you will maybe understand such fine details ;)

[@Ghost_PM11]

Baltic Sea = NATO lake.

[@mrbrand4720]

FINALLY . Regards from Sweden .

[@tomasz711]

Welcome to NATO bro. Best regards from 🇵🇱. Now Baltic is fully controlled by NATO countries - we all are more secure.

[@pahtar7189]

The argument that Taurus missiles would be a material escalation are absurd. Even discounting the occupied territory, Ukraine and Russia have a common border of hundreds of kilometers where a hand grenade could reach Russian territory. The real difference Taurus would make is that the Ukrainian aircraft can launch it from well beyond Russian air defenses.

[@pRaX85815]

Is it though? Have you seen the German Bundeswehr lately? Russia has also way too much influence in Germany. They are quaking in their boots. There is people in politics here who would open the door for Putin's forces if they could, welcome them, just hoping they can become Putin's newest lapdog. Hoping to become the next Lukashenko, but of Germany.

[@dilucragnvindr130]

Allies do not want the war to reach the Russians within Russian proper using Western made weapons because Putin will use that as proof that the West is attacking Russia as predicted. Unfortunately, Putin holds the majority of Russian sources of news information. The West wants Putin to be removed by its own people, it's the goal of the sanctions.

[@codyrich4032]

Exactly, they need the Taurus system to prolong their new aircraft lifespan also

[@Uncommonsensetoo]

I have only one thing to say the German government are cowards. Very disappointed in the lack of help to Ukraine.

[@Nuklear_Godzilla]

Who are you to tell Germany to give away their milion dollar weapons? You cant even send yourself to Ukraine,😂

[@east_coast_ceo1070]

❤ to Sweden 🇸🇪 from USA 🇺🇸

[@Kartoffelsuppe_m_Wursteinlage]

Welcome, dear Swedish friends!! Orban and Erdogan damaged NATO as well, we should not forget.

[@vidab4511]

And they will continue to do so.

[@Free_Muslim_Unlike_Slaves]

@@vidab4511mate no one cares about nato everyone for his interest

[@keldguldhammer592]

Founding member Denmark finally says welcome to our dear neighbor Sweden - it only took you 75 years😄

[@JorgenSkoglund]

That’s 75 years to long..

[@conroc01]

Denmark has pulled more than it's weight in support of Ukraine and NATO overall. Thank you from the United States of America 🇺🇸!

[@gigolocan8914]

Sad that you can’t afford to stay neutral in this time and age. Welcome Big Sweden.

[@Hallomyoldfriend]

I am very glad for Sweden! Also, did you notice that this video was published more than 2 hours ago, and because it is not about Ukraine, there are no Russian bots' comments flooding with 400-600 likes yet! Feels refreshing.

[@millmoormichael6630]

Some comment sections like Telegraph/Times Radio are 99% trolls

[@northbreeze0198]

Haha still pretty free from bits a few days later.

[@fabiss23]

Baltic Sea = NATO lake

[@equarg]

About damn time! Welcome to NATO Sweden!🎉

[@SirHjelm]

A big THANK YOU to all the countries that didn’t wait 600 days to say YES 🙏

[@lprice5583]

Chancellor Schultz drags his feet on the Taurus missles so that he can later regret his decision. Nothing new. He should be called Chancellor Always Too Late Schultz.

[@motherstar1]

Our president, Biden, is no better... Next year, it might get worse. God be with the people if Ukraine

[@abrahamdozer6273]

I'm glad that the Swedes are selling some Gripens. Orban is an opportunistic schmuck.

[@richardbayer5702]

as is Erdoğan.

[@markwickens2756]

@@richardbayer5702Don’t you just hate both of them.

[@peabase]

@@richardbayer5702 Interestingly, Erdogan wouldn't agree to Sweden joining NATO unless Turkey got F-16s from the US. NATO's autocrats are placated with warplanes, it seems.

[@abrahamdozer6273]

@@peabase If Turkey and Sweden weren't such critical strategic places, I'd say chuck HUngary and Turkey out of the alliance. They do not meet the cultural criterion of liberal democracy. Alas, there is no mechanism to do so because NATO is conposed of liberal democracies..

[@bandizulu]

YouareOX

[@chuksmbaegbu357]

Happy for Finland and Sweden ❤

[@craybro]

Scholtz is a coward. Currently supplied German artillery could be aimed across the border into Russia as could HIMARS. F16’s will certainly be able to strike targets in Russia. It comes down to agreements with Ukraine on the use of these systems and Ukraine has proved trustworthy on these so far.

[@Uncommonsensetoo]

Absolutely. The German government are cowards. Very disappointed in the lack of help to Ukraine.

[@paulm3969]

Yup, meanwhile Iran and North Korea send whatever they like, they're scared of Putin.

[@jamesrussell1979]

Great news 👏 👍 🙌

[@TheTruthSeeker756]

It’s about F’n time!!

[@antasosam8486]

The problem in Latvia is not russian speaking Latvian citizens but mostly russians that refused to take Latvian citizenship. Yes, to take citizenship, not to be given. Language laws in Latvia actually are very liberal.

[@bkay5047]

Grow a pair Germany. Pacifying Putin is what got us here in the first place.

[@Kartoffelsuppe_m_Wursteinlage]

62% of german population want to increase the support of Ukraine. His party has no chance coming elections, they are actually at 14% Scholz must leave his office or his party will be marginalised.

[@fabiss23]

too many russian puppets in Germany.

[@user-kf1pf5qw4d]

It takes more time with losers like Scholz ... An we are not sure whether our neighbours would like a powerful German army ... Unfortunately we fought on the wrong side in the past ...

[@Pbeas52]

Welcome Sweden, we are delighted to have you aboard and long live N.A.T.O.😊👍👍😊

[@dexterquotidian]

As a Hungarian: apologies Sweden about Orban: we hope we can get rid of him soon

[@artonio5887]

please do, it's embarrising.

[@northbreeze0198]

No worries, im Swedish and like Orban. It's refreshing to hear something else sometimes. He is hated by media here though but not by our government that are on the same level as Orban in general.

[@celticviking3150]

Välkommen till NATO!!🇸🇪

[@petergoverts7723]

Iran & North Korea are sending long range missiles in large quantities. It doesn’t seem that this would change a lot right now, but it would give Ukraine 🇺🇦 a better chance of holding on to what they have already achieved.

[@Wolfvain-qs5su]

Don’t you think if Ukraine stayed neutral they would have a lot more right now?

[@suecastillo1733]

​​@@Wolfvain-qs5suif Ukraine tried neutrality, they would be under the Ruzzian administration right now.

[@Talinthis]

@@Wolfvain-qs5su No, Russia was going to do it anyway just like Moldova, Georgia, Chechnya, Kuril Islands etc. If Ukraine doesnt have a pro Russian sympathizer in office they can use it is not acceptable.

[@jamesbohlman4297]

With a stack of chips on the table, we drew the third ace of a full house.

[@Roddy1965]

Putin, NATO employee of the month, responsible for meeting all NATO growth targets.

[@peabase]

He's far from finished. He's already got Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia lined up for recruitment. In the more distant future, there are Karelia, Ingria and Amberland.

[@Crashed131963]

Move to Russia if you want Russian as a official language . Lots more Spanish speaking people in the US and public schools are not run in the Spanish language . Spanish speaking people must learn English .

[@InternetRoot]

Why must Spanish speaking people learn English. Spanish is a beautiful language .

[@icu17siberia]

because they already know how to speak Spanish, and want to function. Really?@@InternetRoot

[@GDStudija]

@@InternetRoot out of the respect to residence country maybe? RESPECT is hard word to swallow for orks

[@conroc01]

Said by a troll that can't write coherently in English. Try harder Boris.

[@hansweichselbaum2534]

Austria should be next.

[@docuziulian8892]

It wont cause romania will veto Austria as well as italy,Germany and Bulgaria

[@northbreeze0198]

Doesn't Austria have regulations regarding military alliances?

[@hansweichselbaum2534]

@@northbreeze0198 I am not an expert, but I am sure that there were some pledges Austria had to give after the second World War. I guess that Sweden had some similar reasons to stay neutral. But these are extraordinary times. I wonder how many regulations Russia has thrown out the window by invading Ukraine.

[@saltA-saurus]

Austria is law-bound (perhaps constitutionally?) not to be involved in alliances. Sweden is just more of their foreign policy attitude, nothing binding.

[@hansweichselbaum2534]

@@saltA-saurus Being an Austrian, I realise that Austria is legally, or constitutionally, or whatever bound to stay neutral. But we live in extraordinary times. If Putin wins in Ukraine, God forbid, but if he wins, he will not stop. In that case the whole of Europe needs to gang together and face the common enemy.

[@m.herluf1693]

That was about time ❤

[@iamhull723]

Part of history ❤ to Sweden

[@craighughes2191]

If i lived colse to Russia I would definitely want to join NATO.

[@ricky1231]

Scholtz maybe still be listening to Gerhard Schroeder who is in Purim’s pocket

[@gene4094]

Perfect!

[@imperator_danny]

2 years later Schultz still behind the 8ball. Let's recap, if we send Tanks, Russia might get upset, if we send planes, Russia might be upset, LMAO. In the meantime, Ukraine keeps losing ground and soldiers defending EU democracy and freedom. Good job Germany.

[@tonylyons7711]

A big welcome to Sweden..👏👏👏

[@deleater]

Best news of this year so far!

[@jorgerobles628]

Good for Sweden and NATO!!!!! And shame on Germany for not supplying these missiles to Ukraine. I would be in favor for Ukraine to reverse-engineer these missiles, after all, Ukrainians are incredibly capable in terms of Military Technology, just look at those maritime and aerial drones.........

[@AndyHTran1989]

NATO will be stronger with alliance like Sweden. Keep NATO unity, safe and strong group in the world

[@MsNamutenya]

Slutligen, Sverige! Det här har vi väntat på. Undrar bara, om man någonsin kan lita på Orban. Hälsningar från Finland

[@northbreeze0198]

Hej vår kära granne i österland. Det är klart. Nu krigar vi tillsammans. Finlands sak är vår!

[@zeekul3962]

Very good meeting they had! God bless Sweden!

[@CashMacGregor]

they didn't decide based on the good for the alliance. they had to get something in return. it's called blackmail.

[@Dfl87165]

By officially declaring that Germany “could get drawn into a war with Russia” if it delivered Taurus to Ukraine, Scholz hands Putin this very argument. German politicians obviously shouldn’t have aspirations to being a global military power but the constant hemming and hawing and overly pacifistic tendencies need to stop in the face of Putin’s Great Russia aspirations.

[@dudermcdudeface3674]

Orban was only harming his own country by standing in the way. The fact that the "deal" involves him getting Swedish jets says it all. Sweden was NATO the moment they asked to be. Paper or no, if Russia had attacked them, all or nearly all of NATO would have bilaterally backed them.

[@swinfeflue]

It involves more than that. Hungary got what it wanted so now it approved it. Simple as that

[@dudermcdudeface3674]

@@swinfeflue No. It could have jets if it wanted. But now it has jets and a high level of scrutiny and angst from the supplier. Orban is a loser trying to salvage relevance.

[@gs637]

Yep, exactly.... this russophile attitude will not be easily forgotten, and is already costing the Hungarian people@@dudermcdudeface3674

[@Thedrunkenswede1337]

​@@swinfefluethey got nothing and the deal for planes has nothing to do with Nato. Its an old deal from before and they already have gripens this is just 4 more they can buy.

[@swinfeflue]

@@Thedrunkenswede1337 It obviously has something to do with the NATO vote, as Orban approved it right after the meeting after they settled their disagreements. I have seen the whole meeting that was public

[@CIS101]

First time watching DW News. Good report.

[@jm9371]

Hungary and Turkey should NOT be NATO members as they don't play as a team. A true NATO member would readily see value of Sweden and Finland's assets over their own petty squabbles.

[@Free_Muslim_Unlike_Slaves]

no one cares about nato everyone is for his own interests

[@northbreeze0198]

Well I'm a Swede and nothing happened in these tho years of waiting. I can understand why they took their time. In the end it was beneficial for Sweden as well. As for turkey, we expelled som Kurds that we didn't want anyway and in the latter case, Hungary bought 4 new Gripen Fighter jets and renewed the leader that they already had.

[@Zoomerland]

Sweden, welcome to NATO. Your country makes the world more secure. Thank You. Now we should throw Hungary out of NATO.

[@UlpianHeritor]

Agreed

[@thomaskortvelyessy]

Can we settle on keeping Hungary but throwing Viktor Orbán and Recep Tayyip Erdoğan out of NATO?

[@UlpianHeritor]

@@thomaskortvelyessy that would be undemocratic. Hungarians voted Orban in, NATO can vote Hungary out.

[@bandizulu]

Withyourhoremothertoo

[@northbreeze0198]

No need, we Swedes came to agreements with both of them which in both of the times benefitted Sweden. In tje first case we got to expell Kurds that we don't want in Sweden anyway to turkey and as for Hungary, Orban bought 4 additional JAS Gripen fighter jets. Win and win for Sweden after all.

[@arttoegemann]

Next, Ukraine.

[@northbreeze0198]

Firstly according to Nato a warning country can not be let in. Secondly the corruption in Ukraine is apart from Russia the highest in Europe. It's ridiculously high so that needs to be dealt with. Also, free elections and free parties? Right now pretty much all russian organisations and parties are banned. I understand why but if real elections should be held the regime must let them free

[@TaiganTundra]

When Stoltenberg said "eeehh uhh uh uh uh eeeh uhhhhhhhhhhhhhh uhhhhhhh eeeeh" I really felt proud of being in the NATO alliance.

[@jamesrussell1979]

Very interesting and very informative 👍 👌 👏

[@dendencomendador4867]

Well done...

[@archinemesis]

Putin what a strategist LOL

[@DigitallyNomad3949]

Hungary has no choice if it wants Europeans to approve a huge loan it needs. Sweden has a lot more to offer NATO than the poor country Hungary does

[@motherstar1]

Probably true.

[@pablopeter3564]

Absolutely right , 100 % agree on what you said.

[@hauer54]

Wonderful news for Sweden to finally be able to join the NATO Family of Nations... a huge welcome from The Netherlands! 🇳🇱❤🇸🇪

[@chrissellers-ov7yo]

All due to thoes Jet deliveries. Thanks Saab!

[@milesmorales3687]

Yess... I like this content... Full news.... at last👌

[@Flornmonk]

Scholz is so WEAK.

[@manuelhengel431]

Mr. Magoo is a disgrace for Germany and the worst chancellor we ever had!😠

[@boylikenik6167]

6:23 that is an italian jet fighter, not french

[@arvingascarfamily8647]

Thank u Putin😂😂 you Lose!

[@rubiconklbrutorowman7577]

About time!

[@01iverQueen]

🇱🇹🤝🇸🇪

[@ashaman1]

The North Atlantic is secure AF now lol.

[@michaelmazowiecki9195]

Taurus missiles are also made by Sweden's SAAB. Sweden should supply them to Ukraine.

[@peabase]

Nope, co-developer Germany has a say in it. The same goes for SAAB's Gripens, which can't be exported without US say-so. The Gripen's engine is of US origin, as are many other components.

[@michaelmazowiecki9195]

@@peabase pity.

[@live_free_or_perish]

So why did they build Taurus missles in the first place? Under what circumstances did they expect to use them? WW3? Better to let Ukraine use them to contain Putin and prevent WW3.

[@philipperholland]

oh do they now

[@DwwwD]

4 Jas Gripen sent? I think you meant SOLD lol

[@AlexthunderGnum]

"To be considered as..." - have they heard what the RTV say about them these days? They are already considered.

[@waraidako]

Man, you could see how difficult it was for Stoltenberg to compliment us Swedes. I enjoyed that very much. :D Cheers, little brother.

[@Hallomyoldfriend]

Do not hit targets in Russia"... You either help Ukraine to win a war without conditions, precautions, imposed rules, etc., or you admit that you have an interest in working with Putin and his regime. A person who has lived in Latvia since 1991 and considers themselves Latvian somehow does not speak the Latvian language? This is how Russia started the war in Ukraine, by the way, to "protect" Russian speakers. All this "liberal values do not extend to Russian speakers..." after the annexation of Ukrainian Crimea by Russia in 2014, it looks like a cheap farce promoted by the Kremlin to justify future "interest" of Moscow.

[@icu17siberia]

Well said.

[@MrJonezy541]

The "protecting Russian speakers" line is exactly the same excuse Germany used to invade it's neighbours in WW2, it was nonsense then and it's nonsense now.

[@BlueKnightErrant]

Welcome to the family Sweden (finally)!! 🇸🇪🕊️

[@foxtrotbravo]

good deal for hungary also, the gripen is an excellent fighter jet. multi roll. and very flexible.

[@Simmelimme.]

blackmail

[@schattenmefisto]

Finally! 👏Grattis Sverige! 😎

[@petter5721]

United we stand 👍🏻

[@paulwarren796]

CONGRATULATONS TO HUNGRY FOR UNITING WITH SCANDINAVIA . HUNGRY'S LANGUAGE IS SIMILAR TO FINLAND'S . THANK YOU TO VICTOR ORBIN FOR THIS .

[@Wolfvain-qs5su]

Not like he had a choice.

[@LaszloJakso]

Hungry?

[@csat1078]

@@Wolfvain-qs5su of course he (his country's general assembly) has a choice: soverign country.

[@231rosslyn]

Ever accepting Hungary to NATO and EU was a grave mistake. Under Orbán, Hungary has become putler's puppet.

[@Wolfvain-qs5su]

I'm sorry didn't the EU threaten to destroy the Hungarian economy if he didn't vote in favor?@@csat1078

[@joselopez-kx3sm]

NATO finally growing some cojones.

[@seabreezecoffeeroasters7994]

The Chancellor needs to try and grow a pair!

[@OanhPham-kt9vm]

Together to be safe!

[@ronnyrudeboy7461]

Sweden remember to hold those Gripens promised to Orban.

[@goncaloaraujo6644]

I dont understand latvian people that vote for pro russian parties. From outside the country is mostly better now. Why dont you go to russia? If Latvia is Latvia its normal to speak latvian. That makes people feel latvian and not russian. And if russian channels are state controlled its obvious why Latvia doesnt want Latvians to watch it… I honestly dont understand some ethically russians…

[@zolotajarubka7363]

A quick reminder to those who “don’t want to watch Latvian tv in Latvia “: we in Ukraine were also watching Russian tv, look where it brought us. Start learning the language of the country you live in! Before it’s not too late…

[@horseman6437]

How can it be that the Leopard 2 tanks can't cause Russia to think German is part of the war in Ukraine but the Taurus can!

[@benjames6564]

Good

[@GregMoylan-pn6sr]

Are there any mitigating factors that can explain Scholz's feeble timidity in supplying weapons to Ukraine?

[@erickane7093]

As the world turns… 🤔

[@hazepennington9303]

From America it's about Time congratulations to Sweden Welcome to NATO,, 🇺🇸❤️🇸🇪

[@ej063]

I will never drive those low cost chinese cars.

[@fabiss23]

I will never drive those cars also.

[@123slither]

Wonderful to hear Sweden has joined NATO. We are stronger together