Michael Claesson, who took office as the new Supreme Commander in the autumn, has previously stated that Swedes should be more afraid of Russian hybrid warfare than of being invaded.
In Ekot's Saturday interview, he places responsibility on how Swedish politicians debate and converse. One of the purposes of hybrid warfare is to divide, polarize, and reduce people's trust in society.
Maintaining a tone, conducting a fact-based debate, being fact-based. All these aspects can be seen as infinitely important for maintaining credibility and thus building trust in the political debate, says Claesson.
He is also asked about his views on the incoming US President Donald Trump's statements about taking control of Greenland.
Let's breathe through our noses and see what actually happens, says Claesson.
Rhetoric is one thing, implemented policy is another, emphasizes the Supreme Commander.
