As Finland Gets Closer to NATO, Sweden Has Yet to Dispel Turkey’s Concerns
Speaking on Sweden’s application, President Erdoğan said Turkey cannot greenlight Sweden’s bid as Stockholm refuses to extradite 120 suspected terrorists.
Speaking on Sweden’s application, President Erdoğan said Turkey cannot greenlight Sweden’s bid as Stockholm refuses to extradite 120 suspected terrorists.
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