Finland and Sweden are applying for NATO membership, ending decades-long policies of military neutrality. We take a look at what this means for global security. Plus, why some NATO leaders are worried about Vladimir Putin being humiliated in Ukraine.

​​Why Putin is the best thing to happen to NATO

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​​Why Putin is the best thing to happen to NATO

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