US Department of Defense Spokesman John Kirby. File photoWASHINGTON, May 13Turkey remains a valued NATO partner, Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said at a briefing. this is positive, Erdogan said earlier.Italy strongly supports the entry of Sweden and Finland into NATOAnswering the question of whether the Pentagon is disappointed with Ankara's position regarding possible accession of Sweden and Finland to NATO, Kirby said: «We are working to better understand Turkey's position.» Asked if Turkey is still a valuable NATO partner, Kirby said: «Of course Turkey is a valuable ally within NATO, that hasn't changed.» As Kirby pointed out, Ankara helped establish a dialogue between Russia and Ukraine. «And they provided assistance to Ukraine. So nothing changes in their position among NATO allies,» he added. borders if Finland and Sweden join NATO
