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Sea Owl I captain arrested in ongoing shadow fleet probe off Trelleborg
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The Russian captain of the tanker Sea Owl I, boarded by Swedish authorities off Trelleborg on Thursday as part of suspected shadow fleet operations, has been arrested on suspicion of gross use of false documents. This follows continued searches and interrogations, amid international reactions.
Coach Graham Potter has instructed Swedish players not to reveal any tactical details ahead of the playoff semi-final against Ukraine. Training sessions on Tuesday and Wednesday were closed to media. Two players are uncertain: Williot Swedberg and Gustav Lundgren.
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Ukraine's ambassador stated that Kyiv is ready to share combat expertise and drone technology with Japan. Discussions on defense cooperation are already underway, focusing on how Ukraine's experience can inform Tokyo's capabilities.
The EU Commission aims to curb illegal arms trade by introducing uniform minimum maximum penalties across all 27 member states. Trading illegal weapons would carry up to eight years in prison, possession five years. The initiative prepares for potential risks following the end of the war in Ukraine.
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Many people gathered at Sergels torg in Stockholm to mark the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard emphasized that Ukraine's cause remains Sweden's and that support comes from all parts of society. Other speakers, including Magdalena Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, expressed grief, anger, and determination.
Bundestag committees are set to approve the procurement of combat drones for the Bundeswehr next week. Despite concerns over quality, price, and US investor Peter Thiel's involvement, Defense Committee Chairman Thomas Röwekamp advocates for quick awarding. Defense Minister Boris Pistorius shares the concerns and calls for clarification on Thiel's influence.
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Arkady Dvorkovich, the Russian president of the International Chess Federation (FIDE), could face challenges to his re-election due to a proposed EU visa ban tied to his support for Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The ban is under discussion and might take effect by late February, ahead of the FIDE congress in Samarkand in September. Western chess federations have voiced frustration over FIDE's close links to Russia amid the ongoing conflict.
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