SwedenKarlis Neretnieks believes that Sweden must follow Finland's lead - and that today's anti-personnel mines cannot be compared to those that kill thousands of civilians around the world every year.
Topic: The new cold war
Moderate Youth League: Raise the retirement age to finance Sweden’s rearmament
Sweden"There are many issues that were previously unthinkable, but which have been reconsidered in this serious global situation", argues Douglas Thor.
International law expert on the Swedish suicide drones: “Risk that civilians are affected”
Sweden"If the military target is hit and civilians suffer minor 'collateral damage', it must be accepted as an inevitable part of warfare", argues Ove Bring.
Peace researcher urges diplomacy: “War leads to total destruction”
Sweden"Stopping a spiral of violence that risks leading us all to our deaths is one of the main tasks of politics", stresses Frida Stranne, noting that peace efforts require both courage and intelligence.
Vucic: World leaders talk to Putin in secret
WorldDespite Western pressure and attempts to completely isolate Moscow, several world leaders have reportedly chosen to secretly maintain contact with the Russian president.
Swedish Armed Forces push for massive drone expansion
SwedenIn just two years, the Swedish military's system of "suicide drones" could be operational.
Åkesson open to Sweden developing nuclear weapons
Sweden"Nuclear weapons are part of the world order we have", argues the Sweden Democrat leader, stating that weapons of mass destruction today must be considered "absolutely necessary".
Hungarian minister accuses EU of preparing for war: “Why not prepare for peace?”
WorldThe EU's call for citizens to prepare 72-hour survival kits is a sign that Brussels is preparing for war rather than peace, says the foreign minister.
Putin’s limousine exploded in Moscow – no one injured
WorldWorkers from nearby restaurants and bars rushed to the scene to assist with the firefighting efforts before the emergency services arrived.
Swedish professor: Reasonable for future generations to pay for the rearmament
Sweden"They will have to pay taxes to finance our repayment of these loans", says Daniel Waldenstam.
Swedish government borrows billions for biggest military buildup since Cold War
Sweden"Need to do what we can here and now to further strengthen Ukraine's defense capabilities", stresses Liberal Party leader Johan Pehrson.
Poland and Baltic States withdraw from anti-personnel mine ban treaty
World“With this decision, we are sending a clear message: Our countries are prepared and can use every necessary measure to defend our territory and freedom", it stated.
French MEP wants to “take back” the Statue of Liberty
WorldThe US has “chosen to side with tyrants”, argues Raphael Glucksmann - and so the giant statue should be returned to France after 140 years in American hands.
Swedish finance minister: European war economy is a positive thing
Sweden“We will need to borrow for a few years to quickly reach the levels needed", confirms Elisabeth Svantesson (M).
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.
Swedish government backs EU’s multi-billion military expansion
SwedenUlf Kristersson's government fully supports the proposal to invest €800 billion in the EU's military build-up.
EU leaders push for €800 billion military buildup: “An era of rearmament”
Europe“With this equipment, member states can massively step up their support to Ukraine”, said Ursula von der Leyen.
Swedish Christian Democrats advocate for joint European nuclear arsenal
SwedenSupports France's proposal and says Europe must “ensure a common European strategic deterrent in the form of nuclear capabilities”.
Poland says no to joint EU army
Europe“If you understand by it the unification of national armies, it will not happen", clarifies Minister of Foreign Affairs Radosław Sikorski.
Finnish security service: Severed sea cables likely accidental
FinlandThe Finnish Security Service does not believe that Russia is behind the cable breaks - nor has it found any evidence that this is the case.
Swedish MEP wants to “defeat” the Kremlin
Sweden“We cannot defeat the Kremlin regime until we cut off the flow of money to the war chest", declared Emma Wiesner (C).
Swedish Armed Forces unveil drone swarms: “Can be as many as needed”
SwedenPossible to equip large groups of unmanned aerial vehicles with weapons in the future and use them in war operations.
EU imports of Russian liquefied natural gas reach record levels
EconomyEuropean leaders want to boycott Russian energy - but Russian LNG imports have soared.
Trump plans meeting with Putin: “We are setting it up”
WorldDescribes the war in Ukraine as “a bloody mess”.