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Turkeystalls Sweden's NATO bid; more talks set

  • Swedish and Turkish officials plan to meet again to address Turkey's concerns about Sweden joining NATO, though a breakthrough remains elusive.
  • Secretary-General Stoltenberg met with Turkish President Erdogan, but Turkey still accuses Sweden of being too lenient on Kurdish militants and 2016 coup supporters.
  • Hungary has also yet to ratify Sweden's membership, and all current NATO members must approve new countries.
  • Hundreds protested in Stockholm against Sweden joining NATO, though Stoltenberg said the alliance values freedom of speech.
  • NATO defense ministers will discuss membership issues at their June meeting.
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