Sweden’s biggest military exercise in 20 years criticised
The largest military exercise in Sweden in over 20 years begins on Monday, but critics argue that it is likely to
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Geopolitics (Sweden)
100 years of Finnish independence celebrated in Sweden
As Sweden’s neighbour to the east – Finland – celebrates 100 years of independence this year, Radio Sweden spoke to Finns
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Sweden police chief granted Canadian company access to sensitive data
National Police Chief Dan Eliasson allegedly gave a Canadian company sensitive personal information about officers and their families after granting
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Swedish PM questions Chinese warships in Baltic Sea
Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Löfven has said Sweden will confront China on its decision to send a fleet of warships
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Sweden’s Prime Minister reaffirms commitment to country’s defense
Sweden’s Prime Minister Stefan Löfven has reaffirmed the red-green government’s commitment to the defense of the Swedish island of Gotland
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Mandatory military service to be reinstated in Sweden
The red-green government has formally decided to reintroduce compulsory military service for all those born in or after 1999. Sweden had suspended
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UK-led Joint Expeditionary Force will have ramifications for Arctic security: experts
A seven-country rapid reaction force to shore up defences of the Baltic states against an increasingly assertive Russia could have
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Swedish foreign minister to meet Russian counterpart
Foreign Minister Margot Wallström told Swedish Radio she will meet with her Russian counterpart to discuss bilateral relations and the
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Sweden’s foreign minister still undecided on Barents Council meeting in Russia
Swedish Foreign Minister supposed to take over chairmanship from Sergey Lavrov for next two years. Barents Council is the forum
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Report: Russia spread fake news and disinformation in Sweden
Russia has coordinated a campaign over the past two years to influence Sweden’s decision making by using disinformation, propaganda and
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Swedish prime minister plays down Russian threat as East-West tensions rise
Prime Minister Stefan Löfven has sought to downplay the threat to Sweden as tensions continue to rise between NATO and
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NATO membership not for Sweden: Ministers
In spite of closer ties and cooperation over recent years, Sweden will not seek NATO membership, the government stated on
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Report on possible NATO membership gets mixed reactions
A government investigation into the consequences of a Swedish NATO membership has stirred up debate about Sweden’s relations to the
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NATO agreement won’t bring nuclear weapons to Sweden
NATO members will not be allowed to transport or bring nuclear weapons into Sweden even during times of war and
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