Sweden officially joined NATO on Thursday, becoming its 32nd member. Why it matters: The nordic nation's accession to the alliance marks another major blow to Russian President Vladimir Putin ...

Any attack on Nato will be met with a united and forceful response.’ The majority of countries meeting the 2% target are ...

It also significantly extends Russia's ability to reach several NATO allies in Eastern and Central Europe. A map and recent satellite analysis by Newsweek highlight two primary locations ...