Biden to meet Sweden, Finland leaders at White House -statement

WASHINGTON – U.S. President Joe Biden will host the leaders of Sweden and Finland at the White House on Thursday to discuss their NATO applications, the White House said in a statement.

Biden, Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson and Finland President Sauli Niinistö will also discuss “European security, as well as strengthening our close partnerships across a range of global issues and support for Ukraine,” White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre said on Tuesday.

(Reporting by Susan Heavey; Editing by Andrew Heavens)