The NordicsNordic-Baltic support for Kiev remains “unwavering” and those in power promise to put even more resources into fighting Russia.
Topic: The war in Ukraine
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”.
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.
USA: Ukraine must send more soldiers to the front
World"Ukraine needs to do more", says Biden's national security adviser, Jake Sullivan.
American long-range missiles fired at Russia – all downed
WorldRussia responds by stressing that it is now updating its nuclear doctrine.
Biden authorises strikes deep into Russia
WorldUkraine is given the green light to fire long-range US missiles into Russian territory.
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".
Zelensky’s “victory plan”: NATO membership and escalation
WorldThe Ukrainian president wants to attack targets deep inside Russia and refuses to give up territory.
Finland’s FM: Western support for Ukraine wanes as war fatigue grows
WorldFinland's former president also notes that Western support for Kiev “will not last forever”.
Ukraine’s desperate search for new recruits – dragging people out of restaurants and bars
WorldThe footage shows how the urgent need for new soldiers led to very aggressive and threatening forced recruitment.
French historian: “US defeat in Ukraine would liberate Europe”
EuropeEmmanuele Todd predicted the fall of the Soviet Union - now he predicts the dissolution of NATO.
Slovak prime minister vows “never to agree to Ukraine joining NATO”
EuropePromised to do everything in his power to prevent Ukrainian membership of the US-led military alliance.
Zelensky to present “victory plan”
WorldTo be announced at the NATO meeting in Germany this weekend.
Russian forces capture strategic city
WorldAccording to reliable sources, the Ukrainian army has been forced to abandon Vuhledar after heavy fighting.
Hungarian Foreign Minister: “Peace has become a dirty word”
WorldHungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjarto stresses the importance of diplomacy and respecting the word "peace".
Reports: US and UK give green light for escalation in Ukraine
WorldA decision is expected shortly that will allow Kiev to attack major Russian cities.
Ukrainian spy chief: “Telegram threatens national security”
World“Telegram is harmful. I have never been afraid to say this. It is a threat to our national security. I am stating this very clearly”, claims Kirill Budanov.