Turkey admits Finland to NATO as Erdogan and Orban gang up on Sweden

Turkish lawmakers ratified Finland’s application to join NATO, setting the stage for the Nordic state’s admission into the trans-Atlantic alliance even as Turkey continues to block Sweden’s entry. “All 30 NATO members have now ratified Finland’s membership,” Finnish President Sauli Niinisto said Thursday. “I want to thank every one of them for their trust and support. Finland will be a strong and capable ally, committed to the security of the alliance.” The vote marks a partial end to a standoff that obstructed Finland and Sweden’s attempt to make a sprint...