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Peace agreement in Ukraine could worsen Swedish security
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Peace agreement in Ukraine could worsen Swedish security

Minister of Defense Pål Jonson (M) says that a peace agreement in Ukraine could give Russia the opportunity to move troops to the Baltic Sea region and thereby worsen Sweden's security situation.
Suspicion: Russia wants to attack satellites
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Suspicion: Russia wants to attack satellites

Russia wants to break Western dominance in space and destroy communications from satellites that help Ukraine on the battlefield. Now two NATO intelligence agencies suspect that Russia is developing a weapon that will knock out satellites in orbit around the Earth, reports the AP
Green light for huge German defense investment
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Green light for huge German defense investment

The budget committee in the German parliament has approved an investment of around 50 billion euros with the aim of modernizing the country's defense.
EU's eastern defense to be taken "to the next level"
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EU's eastern defense to be taken "to the next level"

In light of the Ukraine war and the threat posed by Russia, Sweden and other EU countries facing Russia are launching a new defense effort. We will take cooperation to the next level, says Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina
Progress in peace talks ahead of Monday's summit
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Progress in peace talks ahead of Monday's summit

Several advances were reported during peace talks in Berlin on Sunday between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and the US delegation. The talks will continue on Monday ahead of a summit attended by several European leaders
Expert: Europe could be overrun without US help
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Expert: Europe could be overrun without US help

Europe 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 requirement: First guarantees – then negotiation
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The requirement: First guarantees – then negotiation

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will attend a summit in Berlin on Monday. France is demanding security guarantees as a precondition for future peace talks
SD politician resigns after Expo review
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SD politician resigns after Expo review

A Skåne SD politician wrote on social media that Ukrainian President Zelenskyj was appointed by a gangster and that Ukraine is waging a proxy war. She is now leaving all municipal assignments
Germany invests billions – wants to acquire the largest army
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Germany invests billions – wants to acquire the largest army

The US is pressuring Europe to take greater responsibility for its own defense, and a large part of that falls on Germany. The Bundeswehr is now to become Europe's strongest conventional army, through enormous investments in the military
Kristersson: Takes Trump's words with a pinch of salt
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Kristersson: Takes Trump's words with a pinch of salt

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) is cautious about criticism of the US's new security strategy and President Trump's words about weak, confused and politically correct European leaders on the road to decline.
Trump's strategy shocks Europe: "Hair-raising"
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Trump's strategy shocks Europe: "Hair-raising"

The cold showers were twofold: First, the US announced that Europe must take over large parts of the responsibility for NATO by 2027. Then, the White House warned of “civilizational obliteration” and said it wanted to support “patriotic” parties in Europe
Zelenskyy: Productive meeting in Brussels
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Zelenskyy: Productive meeting in Brussels

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy describes Monday night's meeting in Brussels as "good and productive. "
Zelensky: No legal right to give up land
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Zelensky: No legal right to give up land

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is meeting with key European leaders in both London and Brussels on Monday. Difficult issues around territories and security guarantees remain to be resolved within the framework of the peace negotiations
Hegseth: Sweden's support is crucial
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Hegseth: Sweden's support is crucial

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth highlights Sweden's increased investments in defense after a meeting with Swedish Defense Minister Pål Jonson (M) at the US defense headquarters, the Pentagon.
Norway and Britain to hunt Russian submarines
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Norway and Britain to hunt Russian submarines

Norway and the UK are to enter into a new defense agreement that, among other things, will involve a joint fleet of warships to "hunt Russian submarines," the British government says.
NATO ministers: Typical Putin to muck up arguments
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NATO ministers: Typical Putin to muck up arguments

Typical Putin, Sweden notes about the Russian president's words that Russia is ready if Europe "wants war. " Several NATO countries promise new billions to Ukraine
Kremlin: Parts of the peace proposal are "unacceptable"
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Kremlin: Parts of the peace proposal are "unacceptable"

Russia has not rejected Trump's peace plan, the Kremlin claims after Tuesday's summit in Moscow. However, the signals from Russia do not indicate any breakthrough - parts of the proposal "do not suit" the regime in Moscow, it says
No Rubio at NATO meeting
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No Rubio at NATO meeting

US Senator Marco Rubio will not be present when NATO foreign ministers meet in Brussels.
Zelenskyy in talks with Rutte and von der Leyen
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Zelenskyy in talks with Rutte and von der Leyen

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has been in talks with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen during the day, he writes on X.
The children were taken from Ukraine – trained by the Russian military
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The children were taken from Ukraine – trained by the Russian military

Some were sent to “summer camps,” others were pulled from their parents’ arms into Russian filtration camps. Now, tens of thousands of abducted Ukrainian children are being trained to become Russians – some of them even to fight against their homeland
EU base: Borders must not be changed by force
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EU base: Borders must not be changed by force

If we allow Russia to change Ukraine's borders by force, we will open the door to more wars tomorrow, warns European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
Defense: Russian military threat increases to 2030
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Defense: Russian military threat increases to 2030

The Swedish Armed Forces assess that the Russian military threat will increase by 2030 and point to important new defense initiatives. These include long-range missiles, more air defense and spy satellites
Prison sentence for fire at Ikea in Vilnius
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Prison sentence for fire at Ikea in Vilnius

A young Ukrainian man has been sentenced to three years and four months in prison for setting fire to an Ikea store in Vilnius last year.
Trump opens up for changes to peace proposal
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Trump opens up for changes to peace proposal

Ukraine and the United States meet in Switzerland for talks on the US peace plan proposal. European leaders emphasize that borders must not be changed by force
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