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Former Swedish Commander-in-Chief: €27.5 billion for the military is not enough
SwedenAccording to Johan Hederstedt, the fact that Sweden is borrowing an equivalent of €27.5 billion for "the biggest rearmament since the Cold War" is not enough - NATO will demand much more than that.
Sweden to host NATO foreign ministers’ meeting in Helsingborg
Sweden"It is with pride that Sweden will host the informal NATO foreign ministers' meeting in Skåne next year", exclaims Maria Malmer Stenergard, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Moderate Party.
Serbia and Hungary strengthen military cooperation
World"A full 26 years later, the two parties now have the opportunity to build extremely close strategic ties, to further deepen cooperation, coming closer to a Hungarian-Serbian military alliance", Vučić declared during the meeting in Belgrade.
NATO warns: “Climate crisis” threatens military pact’s capabilities
WorldDeputy Secretary-General James Appathurai calls on member states to quickly “climate-proof” their military forces.
Researchers on Sweden’s NATO accession: “Great irony”
SwedenLast year, NATO membership was said to make Sweden stronger and safer - today there are many ambiguities and the future of the military pact seems very uncertain.
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Sweden deploys fighter jets to Poland: “Contributes to NATO’s deterrence”
Europe“The focus is and remains on strengthening Ukraine through military, political and civilian support”, says Liberal Party deputy leader Fredrik Malm.
Musk wants US to leave NATO and UN
World“The UN is not a friend of democracy, it’s not a friend to freedom, it’s not a friend even to the United States of America", President Trump has previously stated.
Professor: Swedish government must cut dependence on the US
Sweden“Sweden should urgently investigate the possibility of terminating the DCA and resolutely avoid buying more US weapons systems", says Linus Hagström at the Swedish National Defense University.
Orbán: Ukraine will never join the EU
Europe“Ukraine's accession would destroy the Hungarian farmers, and not only them, but the entire Hungarian economy”.
Pentagon rules out NATO membership for Ukraine in peace process
WorldZelensky's far-fetched dreams were dashed by the US, as was the 2014 Ukraine border claim, which US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said was “unrealistic”.
Ursula von der Leyen wants to create EU army
Europe“It is time - even high time - to take our security and defense into our own hands", the President of the European Commission announced.
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Swedish NATO force deployed in Latvia
Europe“A historic day, but at the same time our new normal”, says Battalion Commander Henrik Rosdahl.
Swedish PM: “Must prepare for war if we want peace”
Sweden“Sweden is not at war - but it's not at peace either,” the Prime Minister declares, stressing that we must "plan for the worst".
NATO increases military presence in the Baltic Sea
The NordicsJustifies the decision with “possible sabotage” of underwater cables between Finland and Estonia.
Finland warns against sending troops to Ukraine
Finland“A peacekeeping mission could lead to an escalation of the conflict", says Finnish President Alexander Stubb.
AfD leader questions Germany’s future in NATO
World"NATO is not currently a defense alliance", says outspoken AfD leader Tino Chrupalla.
Reports: US opposes Ukrainian NATO membership
WorldWill face resistance also from Germany.
Sweden’s Foreign Minister: “We must prepare for confrontation with Russia”
SwedenMeanwhile, the NATO Secretary General claims that “Putin is not interested in peace” and calls for even more weapons for Ukraine.
Blinken awarded royal Swedish order for contributions to NATO membership
SwedenFormer NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg is also among those rewarded for his efforts to integrate Sweden into the US-led military alliance.
Finland prepares for NATO’s largest-ever artillery drills in November
Finland"Finland already has a good level of interoperability within NATO, and this exercise will further enhance it", says the exercise's director colonel Mäkitalo.
“After DCA: Open letter to Sweden Democrat grassroots”
LettersThe purpose of the DCA is for the US to be able to attack Russia from Swedish soil, and thus the agreement is extremely dangerous for Sweden, writes Björn Backengård.
Zelensky’s “victory plan”: NATO membership and escalation
WorldThe Ukrainian president wants to attack targets deep inside Russia and refuses to give up territory.
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