Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has confidently stated that Sweden will soon become a member of NATO, with formalities expected to be completed in the near future.

Following successful negotiations resulting in Turkey's approval of Sweden's NATO application, attention now turns to Hungary, the remaining nation yet to ratify Sweden's membership.

Kristersson has been invited to Budapest by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orb�n and is expected to visit, although not for the purpose of negotiating the terms of NATO membership.

Despite the winter recess of the Hungarian parliament until February 26, there is potential for an extraordinary session if a majority agrees.

Kristersson highlighted the importance of cooperation within NATO, particularly in aviation missions, and referred to the symbolic leverage Sweden holds through Hungary's lease of its Jas 39 Gripen fighter jets.

Although Kristersson emphasizes that no demands linked to the NATO membership itself are on the table, the finalization of Sweden's bid relies on Hungary's forthcoming ratification.

While the timeline remains imprecise, the completion of Sweden's NATO membership appears imminent.