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Supreme Commander Supports NATO's 5-Percent Defense Goal

Sweden's Supreme Commander Michael Claesson welcomes that the NATO countries have agreed on the 5-percent goal. I think it's a good decision, he says to TT.
Supreme Commander Supports NATO's 5-Percent Defense Goal

NATO Buildup Agreed for Swedish Security Boost

NATO countries' leaders have agreed on a significant buildup over the next ten years. This is a big win for Europe and actually for Western civilization, says US President Donald Trump.
NATO Buildup Agreed for Swedish Security Boost

Rutte Supports Trump's Decision to Share Flattering SMS

Nato's Secretary General Mark Rutte thinks it's "completely okay" that the US President Donald Trump published Rutte's flattering sms to him on the platform Truth Social. In the message, Rutte calls Trump's actions in the Iran war "completely extraordinary".
Rutte Supports Trump's Decision to Share Flattering SMS

Trump Criticizes CNN and Media at NATO Summit

Donald Trump stands firm that Iran's nuclear energy program has been "completely wiped out". At a press conference during the NATO summit in The Hague, the American president disparages in harsh terms the media that have reported on leaked American intelligence information that gives a different picture.
Trump Criticizes CNN and Media at NATO Summit

Trump Urges End to Ukraine War After Meeting with Zelenskyj

USA's president Donald Trump promises again to talk to Russia about an end to the war in Ukraine. –Vladimir Putin must really end this war, says Trump.
Trump Urges End to Ukraine War After Meeting with Zelenskyj

Trump Reaffirms Support for NATO's Article 5 Amid Interpretations

USA's president Donald Trump claims that Nato's defense guarantee article 5 has several interpretations – but also that he "stands completely behind it". Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and other Nordic leaders trust the USA.
Trump Reaffirms Support for NATO's Article 5 Amid Interpretations

NATO Sets 5% Defense Budget Target Amid Security Concerns

Five percent will be Nato's new budget target when heads of state and government hold their formal summit in The Hague. According to Nato chief Mark Rutte, it is a choice between that or teaching Swedish school children Russian.
NATO Sets 5% Defense Budget Target Amid Security Concerns

UK Equips Fighter Jets with Nuclear Weapons in Major Defense Boost

United Kingdom is re-establishing the capability to equip combat aircraft with nuclear weapons and is purchasing twelve American F-35A, announces Prime Minister Keir Starmer's office. .
UK Equips Fighter Jets with Nuclear Weapons in Major Defense Boost

Sweden Urges Faster NATO Defense Investment Increase

Nato aims to increase defense expenditures to five percent of GDP by 2035. We would have preferred 2030.
Sweden Urges Faster NATO Defense Investment Increase

Rutte Praises Trump's Intervention in Iran as a Great Success

”Congratulations and thank you for your decisive intervention in Iran”. NATO's Secretary General Mark Rutte praises USA's president Donald Trump – who quickly published his letter.
Rutte Praises Trump's Intervention in Iran as a Great Success

NATO Force in Finland Begins Formation to Deter Russia

The NATO force that is to deter Russia from an attack on Finland is beginning to take shape. In addition to Sweden, among others Norway and the United Kingdom will contribute with troops.
NATO Force in Finland Begins Formation to Deter Russia

Suspected Sabotage Investigated at NATO Summit in The Hague

Police in the Netherlands are investigating suspected sabotage against the train traffic in connection with the ongoing NATO summit in The Hague. A power outage caused by a extensive cable fire has severely limited the train traffic to the airport in Schiphol outside Amsterdam.
Suspected Sabotage Investigated at NATO Summit in The Hague

Trump Arrives in Europe for NATO Summit and Royal Stay

USA's president Donald Trump has arrived in Europe. Nervous Nato leaders hope for good mood and no quarrels about defense investments and support to Ukraine.
Trump Arrives in Europe for NATO Summit and Royal Stay

New Liberal Leader Simona Mohamsson Emphasizes Bourgeois Party Identity

The Liberals' new party leader Simona Mohamsson goes on the attack against the red-greens in her Almedalen speech. She also promises to work for a bourgeois prime minister ahead of the 2026 election.
New Liberal Leader Simona Mohamsson Emphasizes Bourgeois Party Identity

Europe Awaits Trump's Arrival Amid NATO Summit and Ceasefire News

Europe's NATO countries are holding both thumbs and breath as the US President Donald Trump flies in for a top meeting in The Hague – hours after the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. A short meeting is to minimize the risk of controversy.
Europe Awaits Trump's Arrival Amid NATO Summit and Ceasefire News

Swedish Foreign Minister Urges Iran to Release Researcher Djalali

Sweden's Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard has during Tuesday morning spoken with Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister about the need to release the Swedish-Iranian researcher Ahmadreza Djalali, who is sentenced to death in Iran. .
Swedish Foreign Minister Urges Iran to Release Researcher Djalali

Zelenskyj Strengthens UK Ties with King Charles and PM Starmer

Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyj first had lunch with King Charles III. Then he tied new bonds with Prime Minister Keir Starmer during a quick visit to London.
Zelenskyj Strengthens UK Ties with King Charles and PM Starmer

NATO Summit to Focus on Increasing Defense Spending to 5% of GDP by 2035

The NATO summit aims for a decision to increase defense expenditures to five percent of GDP by 2035. This summit is about ensuring that NATO is safe not just today, but also in 3.
NATO Summit to Focus on Increasing Defense Spending to 5% of GDP by 2035

NATO Summit in The Hague to Test Alliance Unity and Defense Spending

The NATO summit in the Dutch city of The Hague will be a test for the cohesion in the defense alliance. There, the 32 member countries will agree to significantly increase defense spending.
NATO Summit in The Hague to Test Alliance Unity and Defense Spending

Spain Secures Exemption from NATO Defense Spending Increase

Nato countries are reported to be in agreement to increase defense expenditures to five percent of the states' gross national product. Spain, which opposed the increase, has been exempted from the decision.
Spain Secures Exemption from NATO Defense Spending Increase

Europe Boosts Defense Spending Amid NATO Budget Targets

Russia and the USA have made Europe break with decades of military disarmament. The arms industry is flourishing again as Nato unites on new budget targets.
Europe Boosts Defense Spending Amid NATO Budget Targets

Spain Opposes New NATO Defense Spending Targets

Next week, the NATO countries are expected to agree on a new budget target to allocate at least 5 percent of their GDP to defense. But Spain is resisting.
Spain Opposes New NATO Defense Spending Targets

Finland Exits Ottawa Treaty on Personal Mines

Finland leaves the Ottawa Treaty on personal mines. This means that in the future, it will be allowed for the Finnish defense forces to use personal mines.
Finland Exits Ottawa Treaty on Personal Mines

Sweden Agrees on Defense Loans Amid Uncertainty Over Future Payment

All parties agree that Sweden should borrow to quickly strengthen the defense. But after 2030, the strengthening should start being paid from the state budget.
Sweden Agrees on Defense Loans Amid Uncertainty Over Future Payment
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