Russian invasion of Ukraine
In regard to Sweden becoming a member of NATO: Turkey is one of the two member-countries of NATO that has not  given permission (as of September) for Sweden to become a member. On October 23, Turkey's president sent documents to the parliament (Turkey). About 4 to 6 weeks might pass until parliament votes about Sweden becoming a member of NATO, according to media. Earlier in October, Turkey's parliament opened (after the holidays). Turkey's president has said that when parliament opens again in October, then "I believe our parliament speaker will bring this forward", and he said (in September) that Turkey's parliament will say "yes" to Sweden's application - if the United States, "will make way" for Turkey to buy F16 (fighter jets). Previosly (July 10), "Turkey's president ... agreed to support Sweden's bid to join Nato", according to the secretary-general of NATO.