The roof collapse was the catalyst for the Student List’s historic election success. But once the euphoria subsides, major reforms will be needed, along with answers on relations with Russia and the EU. The movement will not be able to avoid difficult foreign policy issues, says Fanny Wallberg of the Swedish Institute of International Affairs.
WorldThe final book by Russian scholar and historian Martin Kragh is being published posthumously.
EntertainmentMartin Kragh, senior researcher at the Center for East European Studies at the Swedish Institute of International Affairs (UI), has died after a long illness, UI writes in a press release.
SwedenArmenia has embarked on a pro-Western path under Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, which has angered Moscow. Pashinyan has also become a polarizing force in the country.
WorldFor a long time he was one of Viktor Orbán's allies within the ruling Fidesz party. Then he broke all ties and became the party's main opponent. This is Péter Magyar.
WorldFor a long time he was one of Viktor Orbán's closest allies within the ruling Fidesz party. Then he cut all ties and became the party's main opponent. This is Péter Magyar.
WorldThe war of attrition has stalled and peace talks are deadlocked over land issues. But after four years, Russia's claims to the international community appear to be firmly established. The war and the annexation of territory are a means to an end, says Russia analyst Martin Kragh.
WorldUkraine is planning presidential elections and a vote on a peace treaty with Russia by May 15 after an ultimatum from the United States, sources told the Financial Times.
WorldVenezuela, Iran and Syria are countries that Russian President Vladimir Putin has built up partnerships with during his many years in power, and they are now in deep crisis. Russia expert Martin Kragh says the fact that his friends in the international arena are losing power is a loss of prestige for Putin.
WorldVenezuela. Iran. Syria. Countries that Russian President Vladimir Putin has built partnerships with over his many years in power are in deep crisis. Russia expert Martin Kragh says it is a loss of prestige for Putin that his friends on the international stage are losing power.
WorldMillions of Ukrainian men have left the country as its hard-pressed armed forces are having difficulty recruiting new soldiers. At least one million Ukrainian men of legal age have been granted asylum in the EU. Many thousands are in Sweden.
WorldThe EU's €90 billion in support for Ukraine is sufficient in the short term, according to analyst Jakob Hedenskog. But the agreement suggests that it is relatively easy for Russia and the US to play EU countries off against each other.
WorldEurope is Russia's next military target, according to NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. Individual countries are investing in their armies – but this is only the beginning of a comprehensive process. The democracies in the West have reacted slowly and uncoordinated. They have hoped for the best, says Magnus Christiansson at the Danish National Defence University.
WorldHungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is taking new steps towards Russia. He will now investigate future business opportunities in the country. Orbán's pro-Russian line has often caused irritation in the EU. It is clear that it is a disturbing moment, says researcher Fredrik Wesslau.
BusinessVolodymyr Zelenskyy is replacing his chief of staff Andriy Yermak after the latest corruption allegations. The president says this in his daily address to the nation. Russia really wants Ukraine to make mistakes. That will not happen, he says.
WorldA draft of a new Russian-American peace plan for the war in Ukraine forces the country to cede three regions to Russia, among other things. When details of the plan were leaked on Thursday, Ukraine expert Fredrik Wesslau said that Ukraine could not possibly agree to parts of it. The plan is stillborn.
WorldDetails of a new Russian-American peace plan for the war in Ukraine have been leaked. It contains parts that Ukraine cannot possibly agree to, according to Ukraine expert Fredrik Wesslau. The plan is stillborn, he says.
WorldDonald Trump fritters away the cards ahead of peace negotiations with Russia, while Ukraine's other allies want to create a better negotiating position. This is the assessment of expert Fredrik Wesslau. In European countries' messages of support to Ukraine, he however sees "some pragmatism", where conquered land may be allowed to remain occupied.
WorldOver 20 Russian drones in the NATO country Poland, potentially with the military logistics hub Rzeszow as the target. An "extremely serious" Russian escalation – and NATO's response apparently does not suffice to deter Putin, notes Ukraine analyst Fredrik Wesslau.
WorldThe phone call between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin was interpreted at least differently by the two world leaders, according to Fredrik Wesslau, researcher at the Centre for East European Studies in Stockholm. The descriptions of the call differ, he says.
WorldDonald Trump's ideas for putting an end to Russia's war of aggression in Ukraine are "really a jackpot for Putin". This is what analyst Jakob Hedenskog says, who warns about what such a deal would entail for the entire world. It could open the gates for all possible forms of aggression, not only from Russia's side but also China against Taiwan – or whatever.
WorldThe Ukraine war was on the agenda when Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin spoke on Tuesday. But during the over 90-minute long phone call, they also managed to discuss ice hockey.
WorldThe agreement with Russia's President Vladimir Putin is a failure for USA's Donald Trump, believes political scientist Jan Hallenberg. "The world's foremost negotiator of all time" should have gotten further than this, shouldn't they?
WorldThe USA's turnaround on the war puts pressure on Russia, according to two experts. Vladimir Putin may very well be forced to accept the proposal for a ceasefire, they believe. The question is what happens next.
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