Biden welcomes Sweden as newest member of NATO at State of the Union address

In his State of the Union address, President Joe Biden welcomed Sweden as the newest member of NATO. Sweden's membership comes as concerns about Russian aggression in Europe have spiked following Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine. #stateoftheunion #biden #joebiden

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[ni-]

Just an FYI, Sweden has just 10m people but they make their own submarines and fighter jets. Strong addition to NATO.

[tr]

Sweden might been a slumbering nation when it comes to war but the facts are there. The only major power that hasn't been defeated by Sweden when it was war-active was Great Britain. US was not a major power back then.

During Sweden war-active history, Sweden managed to defeat:
-France
-The Holy roman empire ( I.E the German states )
-Poland-Lithuania
-Denmark-Norway
-Novgorod/Muscowy/Russia
-Spain
-Hungary
-Austria
-Prussia
- The Netherlands
- Italy


Sweden is one of few countries that thru history has defeated countries like Russia several times, all thou one of the last war Sweden took part of was a major defeat against Russia .

[korzeniek]

Glad to see another Scandinavian country in NATO. These are strong nations. Greetings from Poland.

[TheMercyBeat]

Welcome to the Alliance, Sweden! Greetings from Croatia, a NATO member state since 2009! 🇸🇪❤🇭🇷

[anderssigeklint]

Only democracys have the right to rule this world. Gretings from Sweden.

[RaiderD]

We are stronger together. Welcome to NATO Sweden!

[parth]

Turkey is a democratic country!? nice joke their score is 33/100

[Nomis]

Great Speech. I used to be a Trump fan, but his latest anti - Nato comments are dangerous.

[omg]

Welcome Sweden! Now we just need to keep Jon Doe 174 from dissolving the alliance.

[Nomad-XA]

We should make a special medal for Putin for his undying efforts to recruit for nato

[stefankhoo]

I’m not a Biden fan but he seems very energetic here and delivered a great speech

[calvingoh]

Russia probably still have fond memories of the Russo-Swedish Wars in which Sweden acquired the provinces of Ingria and Kexholm. NATO definitely just got stronger. Welcome.

[ramal]

Biden should thank Putin for being the greatest NATO member recruiter of all time. Putin should continue his work so more countries could join, next up Bosnia and Georgia.

[Tony-wuwk]

For a moment there i almost thought he was going to mix up Sweden and Finland when he started off with welcoming Finland.

[DavidUSA]

Putin thought he could divide NATO and it is stronger than ever. Now to keep Putins buddy out of office in the US.

[mv_]

And the "NATO Salesman of the Year" award goes Vladimir Putin! Mr. Putin, who won the coveted award also last year by ushering Finland into NATO says he's "humbled by the honour". However, Mr. Putin's associate Sergei Liarov will be accepting the award on his behalf, as "legal issues" restrict his traveling abroad.

[jessetorres]

Trivia note: The U.S. game show The Amazing Race has been on for 35 Seasons, & they have been to Sweden for 5 of them; 6, 15, 17, 25, & 35.

[MannyLoxx]

Comrade Mike Johnson in the background looking real mad and disappointed!! He sold out to Putler and Trump!! I'm not a big fan of Biden but at least he's trying to help Ukraine!!

[loushky]

Do you think the British empire at its peak was stronger than nato is now. Relative to the times

[Hilariumosis]

Sweden will give everyone a furniture of choice for free at your local IKEA. Just go at night and avoid getting caught 😂