WorldAccuses the US-led alliance of engaging in "Cold War mentality and belligerent rhetoric, and China-related content is full of provocations, lies, incitement and smears".

WorldShould "get Ukraine in a position where it will be ready to assume its roles and responsibilities within the alliance on day one", says US official.

WorldThe EU shuts down four more Russian media outlets - now Moscow is responding by blocking Sweden's SR and SVT, among others.

SwedenAn overwhelming majority of Swedes do not want foreign powers to be allowed to place military and war material on Swedish military bases without Swedish supervision, a poll shows.

WorldAs usual, Russia, China and Iran are portrayed as the primary threats.

World“We must prevent Europe from entering a war that will lead to its destruction”, declares the Hungarian Prime Minister.

SwedenFormer Foreign Minister and IAEA Director General Hans Blix calls for a halt to the Sweden-USA DCA, citing concerns over unchecked US military power and lack of public discourse.

WorldRia Novosti, Izvestia, Rossiyskaya Gazeta and Voice of Europe are no longer allowed to operate within EU borders.

Europe"The radicals are producing combat drones to deliver strikes on critical sites in Belarus", according to the country's top security official, Ivan Tertel.

WorldJenny Piper: When it comes to Washington and favoring the military-industrial complex, it's all about the silk gloves.

WorldThe United States remains the "undisputed number one" on the list, accounting for 37% of the world's total military spending.

Sweden"Now we are prisoners under contract on board the aircraft carrier, not knowing where we are going and having no say in the matter", the author says.

EconomyDespite the sanctions, Russia is expected to grow at a faster rate than the United States, France, and Germany.

World"We will continue to work on recovering links that will allow us to modernise and train our forces to NATO standards", promises the country's defense minister, Luis Petri.

Norway– We will need more people with professional military experience in the future, says defense minister Bjørn Arild Gram.

Sweden"Cannot be ruled out", confirms Defense Minister Pål Jonsson (M).

WorldIt is "necessary to attack the Russian Ministry of Defense or the intelligence service", according to Roderich Kiesewetter.

The NordicsInvolves 4500 Swedish soldiers, officers and civilian staff.

World"We are ready to take our share of responsibility for NATO's security", Swedish prime minister Ulf Kristersson declares.

SwedenHundreds of new employees are hired, and factories run five shifts to produce weapons around the clock.

EuropeEstonian PM Kaja Kallas is among those wanted for "desecration of historical memory and hostility to Russia".