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Sources: Trump may condition defense of NATO countries
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Sources: Trump may condition defense of NATO countries

The President of the USA, Donald Trump, is considering changing how the country relates to its membership in the defense alliance NATO, according to several sources to NBC News.
Swedish Gripen Planes to NATO Operation over Poland
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Swedish Gripen Planes to NATO Operation over Poland

Sweden is to send Gripen planes to Poland to participate in two of NATO's air defense operations. This is the first time that Swedish fighter planes are participating in air policing from another ally's territory, says Defense Minister Pål Jonson (The Moderate Party)
Proposal: 120 European planes over Ukraine
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Proposal: 120 European planes over Ukraine

A European force of 120 fighter jets can come to protect the sky over Ukraine.
Sweden Plans Major Defense Boost Amid Rising NATO Expectations
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Sweden Plans Major Defense Boost Amid Rising NATO Expectations

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) aims to gather the parties later this spring for talks on a stronger Swedish defense. We are doing well in Europe, but we too must go higher, he says
Swedes Show Strong Willingness to Defend Their Country, Survey Reveals
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Swedes Show Strong Willingness to Defend Their Country, Survey Reveals

A majority of Swedes are willing to fight for Sweden. This is shown by the latest Som-investigation, where 53 percent of those surveyed stated that they are willing to fight for Sweden in the event of war
Sweden's Potential Role in Ukraine Peacekeeping: Challenges Ahead
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Sweden's Potential Role in Ukraine Peacekeeping: Challenges Ahead

Swedish peacekeeping troops in Ukraine are not ruled out, according to the government. But according to war expert Magnus Christiansson, it will be difficult to get the soldiers to suffice
Sweden Backs EU Plan to Boost Defense with Flexible Budget Rules
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Sweden Backs EU Plan to Boost Defense with Flexible Budget Rules

Sweden supports the EU Commission's plan to strengthen Europe's defense. It is a good proposal that has been presented, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party)
Kristersson: Can offer security guarantees
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Kristersson: Can offer security guarantees

The USA must be involved as a guarantor if Sweden is to be able to send soldiers to Ukraine, says Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) after the fateful meeting in London. It is not a decision we take lightly, says the Prime Minister
After the Fateful Meeting on Ukraine: "Historic Turning Point"
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After the Fateful Meeting on Ukraine: "Historic Turning Point"

A plan for a lasting peace in Ukraine was at the center of Sunday's crucial meeting in London. Afterward, the message is that it requires strong European buildup and security guarantees for Ukraine
The NATO Chief wants to see a better relationship with Trump
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The NATO Chief wants to see a better relationship with Trump

Nato's Secretary-General Mark Rutte has spoken with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj and urged him to try to "rebuild the relationship with Trump".
Europe must secure nuclear deterrent capability
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Europe must secure nuclear deterrent capability

The Russian nuclear threat means that Europe cannot rest easy. Therefore, Europe must "take greater responsibility for securing a common, European strategic deterrent in the form of nuclear capability", writes the Christian Democrats in a debate article in Dagens industri
Top Meeting on Ukraine: Sweden Invited
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Top Meeting on Ukraine: Sweden Invited

The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer, has invited around 20 European leaders to a top-level meeting on Ukraine on Sunday. Among the participants are Sweden, as well as major powers such as France, Germany, and Turkey
The EU's Foreign Chief: Trump Falls for Russian Narrative
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The EU's Foreign Chief: Trump Falls for Russian Narrative

The EU's Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas accuses the USA's President Donald Trump of falling for a Russian narrative.
Trump: The Deal with Ukraine Will Make Us Rich
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Trump: The Deal with Ukraine Will Make Us Rich

USA's President Donald Trump says ahead of his first government meeting on Wednesday that the much-talked-about agreement with Ukraine on natural resources will bring USA "great wealth". He also says that Ukraine "can forget" about joining Nato – and claims that the EU "was founded to mess with USA"
Frederiksen believes Russia can attack more countries
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Frederiksen believes Russia can attack more countries

Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen does not believe that Russia will be satisfied with Ukraine if they win the war — and that they are already now "getting ready to attack in other places". Unfortunately, we are in a time where it is a conceivable scenario, she says to TT
Giant investors bet on defense stocks
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Giant investors bet on defense stocks

Course fluctuations within defence companies like Saab are now making investors do a complete turnaround. Previous counterarguments are being dismissed as fund giants start investing in defence shares
Expert: Only One Coalition Possible for Merz
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Expert: Only One Coalition Possible for Merz

After the German election, a government formation is awaited where the second-largest party is excluded from the negotiations. Actually, there is only one coalition on the table, says German political science professor Thomas Sommerer
Kristersson looks forward to cooperation with Germany
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Kristersson looks forward to cooperation with Germany

The Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson looks forward to cooperating with Germany's new government for a safer Europe.
Analyst: Zelenskyj raises the stakes
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Analyst: Zelenskyj raises the stakes

One way for Volodymyr Zelenskyj to raise the stakes and show that he doesn't put his personal prestige in the way. This says analyst Jakob Hedenskog about the Ukrainian president's statement that he is willing to resign in exchange for peace and membership in Nato
Zelensky ready to step down for peace in Ukraine
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Zelensky ready to step down for peace in Ukraine

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj is ready to resign in exchange for peace and Ukrainian membership in Nato. He also wants to meet President Trump before the US President meets the Russian leader Vladimir Putin
Expert: Russia may question Sweden's NATO membership
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Expert: Russia may question Sweden's NATO membership

Russia can extend its demands in the talks with the USA to concern NATO's expansion, assesses Jussi Lassila, researcher at the Foreign Policy Institute in Finland. Sweden's and Finland's NATO membership can come into question, he fears
Hundreds of cable breaks every year – they stand out
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Hundreds of cable breaks every year – they stand out

Every year, around 200 submarine cables are damaged in the Baltic Sea. On Friday, an investigation into yet another damage was initiated
Proposal: Let Property Tax Finance the Defense
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Proposal: Let Property Tax Finance the Defense

Increased taxes, deficit targets or a Swedish equivalent to Elon Musk's downsizing institute Doge? Tough choices and priorities are to be expected when Sweden needs to invest even more in defense. This is what some of the country's leading economists think
Expert: Trump spreads Russian propaganda
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Expert: Trump spreads Russian propaganda

Donald Trump blames Ukraine for the war, questions President Volodymyr Zelensky's legitimacy and calls for new Ukrainian elections. Word-for-word Russian propaganda and disinformation, summarizes Ukraine expert Fredrik Wesslau
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