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Which countries joined NATO recently?
Finland and Sweden are the most recent countries to join NATO, in 2023 and 2024 respectively. Their decisions to join were largely influenced by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, marking a significant shift in their long-standing neutrality. This expansion highlights the evolving dynamics within the alliance, which Trump's demands for loyalty are now challenging.
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