Sweden's Supreme Commander Michael Claesson warns that Russia may want to test NATO's defenses. He sees several signs that the world is becoming more dangerous.
Michael Claesson stressed the importance of not disregarding risks in an interview.
– It would be a dereliction of duty if I disregarded the risk, says Michael Claesson.
His statement on Russia has drawn criticism from Finnish President Alexander Stubb.
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Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson stresses the importance of an orderly process as Europe takes greater responsibility within Nato. He plans to discuss the issue with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the meeting in Helsingborg.
Sweden steps up measures against the Russian shadow fleet in the Baltic Sea. Defense Minister Pål Jonson notes more aggressive behavior from the Russian Baltic Fleet.
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Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson hopes for unity at the NATO summit in Ankara on 7–8 July. He stressed the importance of increased European responsibility for defense and continued support for Ukraine.
Police in southern Sweden are reinforced with officers from across the country and Denmark ahead of the NATO foreign ministers meeting on May 21 and 22.
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Sweden hosts its first Nato foreign ministers meeting in Helsingborg. The gathering focuses on defense spending, Ukraine and alliance unity.