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NATO Faces Risky Decisions After Russian Drones Enter Polish Airspace
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NATO Faces Risky Decisions After Russian Drones Enter Polish Airspace

The Russian drones that violated Polish airspace on Wednesday night were apparently a test, according to Peter Haldén at the Defence University. I would think that it is a political signalling game at a very, very high level, he says
Poland Shoots Down Russian Drones: Expert Says It Was Inevitable
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Poland Shoots Down Russian Drones: Expert Says It Was Inevitable

It was only a matter of time before Russian drones would be shot down over a NATO country's territory, says Major Roger Djupsjö, teacher at the Defense University. Russia has struck against border areas before, so it was actually just a matter of waiting for this to happen sooner or later, he says after the shooting down tonight in Poland
Defense Expert Surprised by Acquittal of Former Adviser
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Defense Expert Surprised by Acquittal of Former Adviser

Jörgen Holmlund, teacher at the Defence University, is amazed that the former national security adviser Henrik Landerholm was acquitted by the court for his negligence. With the greatest probability, it is a matter of really crisp actions, he says
Rise in National Security Crimes Linked to Russia-Ukraine Conflict
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Rise in National Security Crimes Linked to Russia-Ukraine Conflict

The last five years have seen the number of suspected crimes against national security increase by over 50 percent, shows a compilation by TV4 News. And there is a connection to Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine
Swedish Government to Decide on Thailand's Gripen Jet Purchase
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Swedish Government to Decide on Thailand's Gripen Jet Purchase

Thailand wants to buy more Gripen planes and negotiations are in progress. If the situation between Thailand and Cambodia escalates, the deal can be paused or cancelled, according to an expert
Putin-Zelensky Meeting Crucial for Trump's Peace Plan in Europe
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Putin-Zelensky Meeting Crucial for Trump's Peace Plan in Europe

Is Russia's president going to do as Donald Trump says and in the near future turn up at a peace meeting with his Ukrainian colleague? The question is of critical importance for Trump's peace plans – and Europe's future.
Security Guarantees for Ukraine Possible by Autumn, Expert Says
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Security Guarantees for Ukraine Possible by Autumn, Expert Says

Security guarantees to Ukraine could soon be put into practice, says political science professor Kjell Engelbrekt. In France, the executive power is great with the president, so they could quickly send ground troops to Ukraine
Trump to Call Putin After Meeting with Zelenskyj and European Leaders
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Trump to Call Putin After Meeting with Zelenskyj and European Leaders

Donald Trump will call the Russian President Vladimir Putin after the meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyj and the other European leaders. He is waiting for my call, said the American president during the lively conversation with Zelenskyj at the White House
Why Zelenskyj Can't Surrender Donetsk: Three Key Reasons
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Why Zelenskyj Can't Surrender Donetsk: Three Key Reasons

Despite over ten years of Russian aggression against eastern Ukraine, the frontline in Donetsk has been kept relatively intact. Now it is being speculated that President Volodymyr Zelenskyj may need to give up the important region to put an end to the war – something that could mean a Ukrainian catastrophe
Zelenskyj Prepares for Crucial Meeting with Trump Amid Tensions
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Zelenskyj Prepares for Crucial Meeting with Trump Amid Tensions

Interpreter and a European leader, that is the support that Ukraine's president Zelenskyj needs at the meeting with USA's president Donald Trump on Monday, according to USA expert Erik Åsard.
Presidential Meeting Deemed a Tragedy for Ukraine by Experts
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Presidential Meeting Deemed a Tragedy for Ukraine by Experts

Trump wanted to be on the same team as Putin, according to defense professor Kjell Engelbrekt and US expert Erik Åsard believes that the prospects for a ceasefire are now worse than before the meeting in Alaska.
Trump Fires Statistics Chief Erika McEntarfer After Weak Job Figures
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Trump Fires Statistics Chief Erika McEntarfer After Weak Job Figures

Trump's decision to fire statistics chief Erika McEntarfer after the weak job figures is an attempt to get other leading bureaucrats to refrain from bringing bad news, according to USA expert Jan Hallenberg. It is not a good sign for the USA's future democratic development
Russia Uses Fake Drones to Overwhelm Ukraine's Air Defense
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Russia Uses Fake Drones to Overwhelm Ukraine's Air Defense

Russia has heavily stepped up its drone and missile attacks on Ukrainian cities during the summer. An increasingly common tactic is to use large numbers of fake drones that exhaust the Ukrainian air defense
Paasikivi: Russia Feeling Pressure Amid US Threats Over Ukraine
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Paasikivi: Russia Feeling Pressure Amid US Threats Over Ukraine

High tariffs against Russia and its trading partners, as well as "first-class weapons" to Ukraine. This is what US President Donald Trump is threatening with if Moscow does not make peace with Ukraine within 50 days
Expert Suggests Expanding Säpo's Role to Include Politicians' Families
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Expert Suggests Expanding Säpo's Role to Include Politicians' Families

Säpo's mission to protect ministers today does not include also keeping an eye on family members. But the mission may need to be broadened, according to an intelligence expert
Johan Forssell Addresses Allegations About Son's Extremist Ties
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Johan Forssell Addresses Allegations About Son's Extremist Ties

Johan Forssell has now officially commented on the allegations regarding his son's right-wing extremist connections. This eliminates the potential security threat, according to intelligence expert Tony Ingesson
US Shifts Ukraine Arms Support Amid European Leaders' Meeting
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US Shifts Ukraine Arms Support Amid European Leaders' Meeting

USA's change of course on arms support to Ukraine is expected to dominate when European leaders meet this week. There are at least three different lines in the White House, says military expert Joakim Paasikivi
Ranstorp: Young Relative's Involvement Lessens Security Concerns
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Ranstorp: Young Relative's Involvement Lessens Security Concerns

That a minister has a close relative who is reported to be active in the extreme right can both affect security and undermine trust in the government, according to terrorism researcher Magnus Ranstorp. But that it concerns a young person means that the situation is considered somewhat less serious
Swedish Defence University to Develop Security Training for Teachers
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Swedish Defence University to Develop Security Training for Teachers

Sweden's Unified Defense Strategy Highlights Unique Consensus
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Sweden's Unified Defense Strategy Highlights Unique Consensus

Sweden stands out as a country in Europe when it comes to the unified effort to strengthen the defense, according to Kjell Engelbrekt, political scientist at the National Defense College. It is a strength in a defense context, he says to TT
Israel's Self-Defense Claim Against Iran Lacks Legal Basis, Expert Says
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Israel's Self-Defense Claim Against Iran Lacks Legal Basis, Expert Says

Israel claims self-defense in its major attack on Iran. But it would not have held up in court, assesses international law expert Jann Kleffner: There is no basis in international law for such an armed attack, believe most people, including myself
Musk Deletes Trump Posts Amidst Growing Tensions
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Musk Deletes Trump Posts Amidst Growing Tensions

Elon Musk has deleted his post about Donald Trump being involved in the investigation of the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Can the world's richest man be on his way to making amends with the President of the USA?
Ukrainian Drone Attack on Russian Airbases Embarrasses Putin
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Ukrainian Drone Attack on Russian Airbases Embarrasses Putin

Deep inside Russia, the Ukrainian drones targeted Russian airbases. Russian military bloggers call Sunday's attack "Russia's Pearl Harbor" – and direct scathing criticism at the country's military leadership
Crown Princess Victoria Earns Second Lieutenant Title After Officer Training
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Crown Princess Victoria Earns Second Lieutenant Title After Officer Training

Crown Princess Victoria has completed her officer training and can now call herself a second lieutenant. The pace was higher than I perhaps believed, she says
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