As Sweden moves closer to NATO membership, the international community watches with bated breath, especially considering Russia's threats of political and military responses.

The latest step in this journey occurred when Hungary's Speaker Sandor Leszak signed the Swedish NATO application, marking a crucial move towards ratification.

However, the final nod from Hungary awaits the signature of its newly inaugurated President Tamas Sulyok.

This development comes after Hungary's parliament, the last of NATO's member countries, voted in favor of Sweden's membership on February 26. Experts speculate on Russia's potential reactions, ranging from diplomatic retaliations to military maneuvers, as Sweden's NATO entry seems increasingly imminent.