Orban approves Sweden's NATO bid after Swedish PM's visit The Hungarian Prime Minister, Viktor Orban, has ended the standoff with Sweden over Sweden's NATO expansion. He announced that Hungary will vote on Monday to ratify Sweden's membership in the alliance. The improved relations came after Sweden agreed to provide Hungary with fighter jets and a promise of an AI research center. Orban emphasized that the military cooperation is not a condition for the NATO membership. This move resolves the impasse that had strained Hungary's ties with the US and other NATO members.