Sweden's prime minister announces that for the first time in decades the country's ruling party supports joining NATO

The ruling party in Sweden supports the country's bid to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, according to the Prime Minister.

At a press conference on Sunday, the social democratic party decided that Sweden should join NATO.

The alliance has been opposed by the party for decades.

Our 200 year long policy of military non-alignment has served Sweden well, but the question at hand is whether military non-alignment will keep serving us well.

She said that the invasion of Ukraine by Russia was illegal and undermined Sweden's security.

While Sweden has been non-militarily aligned, it isn't neutral and supports relationships with neighboring countries.

Sweden will apply to join NATO. On Saturday, Sauli Niinisto said he spoke with Russian President Putin and that he would apply to join NATO in the next few days.

The security environment of Finland has been altered by Russia's invasion of Ukraine and Putin's efforts to stop countries from joining NATO.