Sweden's ruling Social Democratic Workers' Party said today it had backed the country's accession to NATO, giving up its long-standing resistance following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Reuters reported.

The party has agreed to apply for NATO membership, which will allow the government to apply to join the Alliance, along with Finland, according to AFP. of NATO, the Social Democrats said in a statement.

Official: Finland is applying for NATO

Neighboring Finland is now ready to submit its candidacy, and it is now almost certain that in a few days, Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Anderson will also submit a formal application for accession.