The strategically important Baltic Sea is being dubbed NATO's lake after Sweden was cleared to join the military alliance - strengthening its power in the region in a nightmare development for Vladimir .The country's accession to the alliance adds the final puzzle piece around the shores of the sea, which is a crucial maritime gateway for Russia, making it easier for NATO to exert control and reinforce its vulnerable Baltic states.Analysts have suggested it will mean that Western allies, including the UK and United States, will be well-placed to strangle Russia's room for manoeuvre in the important shipping route if a war with ever breaks out.
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