
Romania, Poland hopeful for Sweden, Finland NATO bids
Ankara (AFP) May 27, 2022 - Romania and Poland hope Sweden and Finland will be able to join NATO despite Turkey's reluctance, the country's foreign ministers said Friday during a visit to Ankara.
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