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Sweden is a wealthy country in Scandanavia. It is a member of the EU and after decades of military non-alignment, is now bidding to join NATO in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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In this April 6, 1974 file photo, members of Swedish group ABBA and close associates celebrate the victory of their song "Waterloo" in the Eurovision Song Contest in Brighton, England.

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Swedish FM: 'Prolonged period of conflict with Russia' ahead

Swedish FM: 'Prolonged period of conflict with Russia' ahead

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Sailors stand in front of the Swedish submarine HMS Gotland, as it lies in a port at the naval base of Karlskrona, Sweden.

What does NATO gain from Sweden and Sweden gain from NATO?

What does NATO gain from Sweden and Sweden gain from NATO?

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German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius (foreground L) and Norwegian Defense Minister Bjørn Arild Gram (foreground R) visit soldiers taking part in the NATO Nordic Response military exercises

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