Finland“A peacekeeping mission could lead to an escalation of the conflict", says Finnish President Alexander Stubb.
Ukraine
Russian advances on the eastern Ukrainian front
WorldPokrovsk under threat, North Koreans in action, Patriot systems destroyed and changes in Kiev's military leadership.
Ukrainian support for Syrian jihadists helped bring down Assad
WorldUkrainian intelligence operators delivered 150 drones and 20 drone operators to Syrian Islamists just weeks before the government was overthrown.
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.
Boris Johnson: “We are in a proxy war against Russia”
World“Let’s face it: We’re waging a proxy war but not giving our proxies the ability to do the job", said the UK's former prime minister.
Russia reportedly killed dozens of foreign specialists
WorldVladimir Putin warns of the new missile, likening it to “a falling meteorite” that “reduces everything to dust”.
US pressures Ukraine to recruit young soldiers
WorldBiden wants to see teenagers on the front lines to counter Russia's advantage.
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Baltic leaders step up support for Ukraine
The NordicsNordic-Baltic support for Kiev remains “unwavering” and those in power promise to put even more resources into fighting Russia.
Estimate: Half a million Ukrainian soldiers killed or wounded
WorldThe Economist estimates that up to 100,000 Ukrainian soldiers have died – and another 400,000 have been so seriously injured that they cannot continue fighting.
Swedish researcher: “Do we want to start a world war before we negotiate?”
Sweden“The Swedish people have been fed the idea that the West must and can 'win' over Russia - without any sharp counter-questions about what is meant by victory”.
Swedish MP: “What’s wrong with our defense minister?”
Sweden“Unless Pål Jonson immediately stops his destructive agenda, we may soon be able to add a bombed-out Sweden to the list”.
Defense Minister Pål Jonson: “Ukraine is Sweden’s top security priority”
SwedenSweden continues to increase its military assistance to Kiev and finances the production of Ukrainian long-range weapons.
Putin reacts to Biden’s escalation by testing new hypersonic missile
WorldIt can reach speeds of up to Mach 10 and is described as almost impossible to stop with current air defense systems.
Retired military leader calls for Biden’s impeachment
World“We must stop the madness before WWIII is irreversible”, pleads Michael Flynn.
American long-range missiles fired at Russia – all downed
WorldRussia responds by stressing that it is now updating its nuclear doctrine.
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Biden authorises strikes deep into Russia
WorldUkraine is given the green light to fire long-range US missiles into Russian territory.
European Commission: Ukraine soon ready for membership negotiations
EuropeIf Ukraine meets all the conditions, the European Commission wants to start negotiations “as soon as possible in 2025”.
Nothing peaceful about Ukraine’s peace plan – Slovak Prime Minister
WorldRobert Fico believes that Kiev's proposal to deliver long-range and nuclear weapons on Ukrainian soil risks further escalation.
Swedish PM Kristersson gives hundreds of millions to Ukraine’s military
Sweden“An effective and swift way to support Ukraine”, the Prime Minister claimed when the latest in a series of Swedish aid packages was presented.
Zelensky opens for peace talks
World"We do not attack their energy infrastructures, they don’t attack ours. Could this lead to the end of the war’s hot phase? I think so", Zelensky said.
EU parliament approves €35 billion loan to Ukraine – secured by seized Russian assets
Europe"Russia must pay", thunders Swedish Liberal MEP Karin Karlsbro, calling the country a "robber state".
Zelensky “the greatest salesman on Earth” – Trump
WorldTrump believes that Zelensky "should never have let that war start" and that "the war's a loser".
Scholz ready to negotiate with Putin
WorldSays it's "time for us to do everything we can to explore how we can get to a situation where this war doesn't carry on indefinitely".
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