Debate"Dear Prime Minister Orbán, we urge you to be a leader for us as well in this dire situation by stopping our treasonous government from handing our country over to NATO", writes 'Mother Svea and her children'.
Topic: The new cold war
Pierre Schori: “Insane Swedish NATO process”
SwedenThe former UN ambassador describes it as a "process of humiliation" in which Sweden kowtowed to Erdogan's pressure.
Russia: “NATO exercise is hybrid warfare”
EuropeSweden is participating with thousands of soldiers and navy personnel.
Swedish children worried about war
SwedenFollowing the supreme commander's statements, more children than usual have called the children's rights organization BRIS to express their concerns.
Swedish peace researcher: “Only war-mongering voices given space in public debate”
SwedenExperts and commentators who advocate peace and dialogue have been silenced or ignored, Stranne said.
Swedish PM Kristersson welcoming of US troops in Sweden
SwedenAlso stresses that all Swedish citizens must be ready to fight and die for Sweden "and our values".
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NATO in focus at Swedish leaders’ conference
SwedenPrime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Social Democratic Party leader Magdalena Andersson are among the high-profile participants in this year's People and Defense.
Putin: “Finland in NATO means trouble”
World"There was no trouble. Now there will be", the Russian president warns, promising to create a new military district to secure the border.
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Hungary blocks EU billions for Ukraine
Europe– Hungary is vetoing any money for Ukraine, laments Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson.
EU wants to give frozen Russian assets to Ukraine
EuropeThe seized assets are estimated to be approximately €15 billion.
US gains access to Swedish military bases under new agreement
SwedenThe Kristersson government signs an agreement allowing the US to store weapons and station military personnel on Swedish soil.
NATO wants to create ‘military Schengen’
EuropeWants to create an area of free military passage to enable faster movements.
Finland may close its entire border with Russia
FinlandAllegations that Russia is using migrants as "human weapons" are dismissed by the Kremlin as "completely baseless".
Hungary opposes EU membership for Ukraine
EuropePrime minister Viktor Orbán says the country is "light years" away from EU membership.
Turkey postpones Sweden’s NATO application
SwedenHungary also pauses the process - calls for "explanation" of Swedish criticism of Hungarian democracy.
US to gain access to Swedish military bases
Sweden"It is a deterrent to war and a stabilizer", argues Defense Minister Pål Jonsson.
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Prime Minister Kristersson: “Sweden is ready for NATO”
SwedenJens Stoltenberg believes that Sweden "meets all the requirements" and could soon become a member of the military alliance.
Biden calls for another $100 billion in aid for Ukraine and Israel
WorldMore than 100 billion dollars of aid will be a "smart investment" for US security, according to the President.
Luxury cars smuggled into Russia from Finland
FinlandThe state broadcaster Yle has been able to track where car transports are headed as they cross the Russian border using transmitters.
Erdogan: Sweden in NATO if Turkey gets F-16s
SwedenTurkey allegedly made the demands to the U.S last week.
Hillary Clinton: “Putin hates democracy”
World"He particularly hates the West, and he especially hates us", she claims.
Anti-NATO protests in Stockholm and Sweden today
Sweden"The fight against Sweden's membership and against NATO's war policy is not over," promise the organizers.
EU can now seize cars from Russian citizens
World"Not relevant if the use of the vehicle is private or commercial", they claim.
Orbán: “Only Trump can save the West”
World"A third world war could be knocking on our door", warns Hungary's prime minister.
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