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Anchor likely cause of Finnish cable break
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Anchor likely cause of Finnish cable break

Finnish coast guard and police have boarded Eagle S, the vessel suspected of being involved in the cable breaks between Finland and Estonia. The ship's anchor is believed to have caused damage to at least the Estlink 2 power cable
EU proposes sanctions against Russian shadow fleet
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EU proposes sanctions against Russian shadow fleet

The police in Finland are investigating whether a foreign cargo ship - belonging to Russia's shadow fleet - is guilty of the crime of damaging a major power cable between Finland and Estonia. The EU is now proposing new sanctions against Russian ships, and NATO is offering Finland and Estonia support
Hope in Dark Times in the King's Christmas Speech
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Hope in Dark Times in the King's Christmas Speech

It is a year heavy with war, sorrow, and anxiety that the king highlights in his annual Christmas speech. But we are also leaving behind glimpses of light, such as the Olympic Games and a deepened Nordic cooperation
Kaja Kallas - Baltic Hawk in the EU Top
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Kaja Kallas - Baltic Hawk in the EU Top

She skipped golf and got Angela Merkel to be silent. Now Kaja Kallas is in command when the EU is trying to toughen up its foreign policy
Putin meets Slovakia's Fico in Moscow
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Putin meets Slovakia's Fico in Moscow

Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico is in Moscow where he met Russia's President Vladimir Putin on Sunday, according to Russian media. On TV images, the two leaders are seen meeting in the Kremlin
Ulf Kristersson: Cannot Have the US as a Defense Guarantor
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Ulf Kristersson: Cannot Have the US as a Defense Guarantor

Greater investments in defense are required – and Europe cannot rely on the USA in the future. This is the message after the top meeting in Finnish Lapland
"In Serious Times, We Unite"
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"In Serious Times, We Unite"

When the world feels uncertain and threatening, it's important to have hope and unity. That was Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson's message in this year's Christmas speech
Sources close to Trump: NATO to increase defense spending
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Sources close to Trump: NATO to increase defense spending

Zelensky on Trump: Welcome, Donald!
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Zelensky on Trump: Welcome, Donald!

The EU meets Ukraine – and emphasizes the need for more weapons and more support. But for President Volodymyr Zelenskyj, European support is not enough
Zelensky in Brussels on the hunt for air defense
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Zelensky in Brussels on the hunt for air defense

Air defense is on the wish list when Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj visits Brussels. Nato's Secretary-General Mark Rutte wants to keep a lid on potential peace talks
The Afghanistan Mission – a Steep Uphill Climb
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The Afghanistan Mission – a Steep Uphill Climb

A new evaluation of the Swedish Afghanistan mission shows that the result did not turn out as intended, despite many billions being invested. If it is not anchored in the country itself, then it is a steep uphill climb, says Lennarth Hjelmåker who led the work
Kristersson: JEF must be swift-footed
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Kristersson: JEF must be swift-footed

The Rapid Response Force JEF, where Sweden is a member, is seeking its role within NATO. Estonia's Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur expects JEF to quickly intervene if NATO were to hesitate
The Defence Decision May Soon Need to be Torn Up
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The Defence Decision May Soon Need to be Torn Up

The defense budget is to increase significantly up to 2030 to meet the threat from Russia. But in just a few years, more money may be required, for additional investments
Slovakia's President: Ukraine Must Give Up Territory
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Slovakia's President: Ukraine Must Give Up Territory

Slovakia's President Peter Pellegrini is calling for realism in the discussions about conditions for peace in Russia's war against Ukraine. Ukraine must count on losing areas, he believes
NATO and EU in Extra Meeting with Zelenskyj
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NATO and EU in Extra Meeting with Zelenskyj

A number of European leaders and NATO chief Mark Rutte are planning an extraordinary meeting with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj on Wednesday, according to the news site Politico.
NATO Chief Wants to Strengthen Defense to Avoid Major War
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NATO Chief Wants to Strengthen Defense to Avoid Major War

The Defense Alliance NATO's Secretary-General Mark Rutte wants to see a significant increase in how much money is spent on defense, and says that European countries are not prepared for the threat of a possible war with Russia.
Russian Ambassador: Hard to see Sweden as a friend
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Russian Ambassador: Hard to see Sweden as a friend

Russia's new Sweden ambassador Sergej Beljajev says that he cannot call Sweden a friend. And he denies that Russia has committed war crimes in Ukraine
Civilians killed in Turkish attack in northern Syria
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Civilians killed in Turkish attack in northern Syria

Eleven civilians have been killed in a Turkish drone attack in northern Syria, according to a conflict monitor. Six of the victims are said to have been children
Crisis creates power vacuum in EU
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Crisis creates power vacuum in EU

Who is really in charge? The question is increasingly justified in the EU when both France and Germany are shaken by government crises. Ukraine is hit the hardest
Trump: Leaves NATO if the USA is not treated fairly
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Trump: Leaves NATO if the USA is not treated fairly

The incoming president of the USA, Donald Trump, says that the USA "absolutely" can consider leaving the military alliance Nato if the country is not treated "fairly".
NATO: Russia provides nuclear technology to North Korea
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NATO: Russia provides nuclear technology to North Korea

Russia's nuclear technology "flows in" to North Korea in exchange for soldiers to the front in Ukraine, warns Nato. We must not be naive, says Secretary-General Mark Rutte
Nobel Laureate Regrets Sweden's NATO Membership
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Nobel Laureate Regrets Sweden's NATO Membership

Terumi Tanaka survived the atomic bomb over Nagasaki. Now he regrets Sweden's entry into Nato
NATO's goal: A better position for Ukraine
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NATO's goal: A better position for Ukraine

Ukraine needs to be helped to as strong a position as possible ahead of potential peace talks, NATO's leadership and also Sweden are urging. But when it comes to peacekeeping forces and invitations to membership, there is still silence
Kremlin: Ukraine's NATO membership completely unacceptable
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Kremlin: Ukraine's NATO membership completely unacceptable

A Ukraine that chooses to join Nato would constitute a completely unacceptable threat to Russia, according to the Russian President Vladimir Putin's spokesperson.
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