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.