Sweden keeping a close eye on what’s happening in Russia
- Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has met with Sweden’s new security council following the weekend’s events in Russia.
- In a written comment, Kristersson says the situation is an internal Russian matter, but that Sweden is following developments carefully.
- Foreign Minister Tobias Billström has been in contact with the defence alliance NATO.
Related stories from around the North:
Canada: Justin Trudeau to be special guest at next meeting of Nordic Prime Ministers, Eye on the Arctic
China: Satellite imagery reveals construction progress on new Chinese Antarctic base, Eye on the Arctic
Finland: Finland Border Guard reports business as usual despite aborted Russian coup, Yle news
Greenland: Growing focus on Arctic puts Greenland at higher risk of cyber attacks: assessment, Eye on the Arctic
Iceland: Iceland authorizes U.S. submarine service visits, Eye on the Arct
Norway: Expelled ‘diplomats’ left Norway via Kirkenes and Istanbul, The Independent Barents Observer
Russia: Russian Arctic rescue exercise attended by observers from Iran and Saudi Arabia, The Independent Barents Observer
Sweden:US bombers land in northern Sweden for first time, Radio Sweden
United States: U.S. nominates Alaskan as first Arctic ambassador, Eye on the Arctic
