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The Foreign Minister on the USA: "A Lump in the Stomach"

Look at what the USA does – not what is said. This is the message from Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) who urges calm and coolness after an extraordinary meeting about the situation in Ukraine.
The Foreign Minister on the USA: "A Lump in the Stomach"

Parties open to more money for defence

Sweden's defence budget may need to grow further. Several parties are open to investing more money.
Parties open to more money for defence

The question of troops to Ukraine raised too early

Sweden has, like other NATO countries, received a request from the USA about what they can contribute militarily to a potential peacekeeping mission in Ukraine. It entirely depends on how the peace looks, says Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party).
The question of troops to Ukraine raised too early

USA and Russia Resume the War "in Due Time"

USA and Russia have held a first meeting on the way to some form of agreement on the Russian invasion war in Ukraine – without Ukraine. They say they have taken "important steps" towards continued talks and re-established diplomatic ties that were severed.
USA and Russia Resume the War "in Due Time"

Sweden participates when Europe meets again

France is organizing a second top-level meeting on the situation in Ukraine on Wednesday. Sweden is invited and Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson will participate via link.
Sweden participates when Europe meets again

Europe after the meeting: Must build up

The need for European armament is the most important message from the Paris meeting, according to Denmark's Prime Minister. Russia is now a threat to all of Europe, says Mette Frederiksen after the meeting.
Europe after the meeting: Must build up

Kristersson: High time for unity in Europe

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) writes in a post on X ahead of the meeting in Paris that "support for Ukraine needs to be increased and accelerated". .
Kristersson: High time for unity in Europe

Rutte met Kellogg – EU leaders to Kyiv

Nato's Secretary General Mark Rutte has met with President Donald Trump's Ukraine envoy Keith Kellogg in Brussels. "We have a lot to do", notes the Nato chief.
Rutte met Kellogg – EU leaders to Kyiv

The Alarm: Must "Immediately" Strengthen Europe's Defense

No place at the negotiating table. Hard pressure to gear up.
The Alarm: Must "Immediately" Strengthen Europe's Defense

Russia sends Lavrov: "Europe will beg"

Russia is sending Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to negotiations with the USA. There, they will plan for a top-level meeting between Trump and Putin.
Russia sends Lavrov: "Europe will beg"

Sidestepped and Questioned Europe in Crisis Meeting

No place at the negotiating table. Hard pressure to gear up.
Sidestepped and Questioned Europe in Crisis Meeting

Christoph Heusgen in tears at the security conference

The Munich Security Conference implied a kind of "European nightmare", according to its outgoing chairman Christoph Heusgen – who broke down during the closing speech. .
Christoph Heusgen in tears at the security conference

War Expert: Risk that Europe Gets the Blame

The USA is expected to initiate peace negotiations about Ukraine as early as next week – but European leaders are not invited. It is hard to shake off the feeling that the Trump administration wants to try to make a deal with Russia, and then let Europe take the blame for not solving the problem, says war researcher Oscar Jonsson.
War Expert: Risk that Europe Gets the Blame

Signs of the Times: NATO Exercises Without the USA

Do more yourself, is the message being intensely drummed in from the USA about security in Europe. And Nato is trying - among other things on a beach in central Greece.
Signs of the Times: NATO Exercises Without the USA

Crisis Meeting in Paris – USA Meets Russia

EU leaders meet in Paris on Monday with concerns that Europe is being excluded from peace talks on Ukraine. American and Russian delegations are expected to travel to Saudi Arabia for talks there – something that President Volodymyr Zelenskyj has stated that Kyiv has not been invited to.
Crisis Meeting in Paris – USA Meets Russia

Starmer: Must hold together with the USA

The UK's Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasizes that Europe "must take a greater role in Nato" and cooperate with the USA to "secure Ukraine's future". "The UK will work to ensure that we keep the USA and Europe together.
Starmer: Must hold together with the USA

Jonson: Risk of the US withdrawing soldiers from Europe

Much indicates that the USA will reduce its military presence in Europe, according to Defense Minister Pål Jonson. Europe must prepare itself for a time when it takes a significantly greater responsibility for its own security, he says.
Jonson: Risk of the US withdrawing soldiers from Europe

Zelensky: Putin appears to have the most influence in NATO

Europe needs a common defense, believes the war-torn Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj. He also gives a kick to Nato, whose decisions he thinks are being blocked by the Russian President Vladimir Putin at present.
Zelensky: Putin appears to have the most influence in NATO

Maria Malmer Stenergard in conversation with Rubio

Sweden's Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) has spoken with the US Foreign Minister Marco Rubio. During Thursday's phone call, they discussed, among other things, the Ukraine war.
Maria Malmer Stenergard in conversation with Rubio

EU leaders: No peace without Ukraine

Both Ukraine and the EU must be included in the negotiations for an end to Russia's war in Ukraine. This is now publicly stated by the EU countries' highest chief, Council President António Costa.
EU leaders: No peace without Ukraine

Russia: Ukraine to participate in the talks

Ukraine will "one way or another" participate in the talks about ending the war in the country. This message comes from Moscow.
Russia: Ukraine to participate in the talks

Expert: Trump's peace initiative a "smokescreen"

Ukraine must give up territory to achieve peace with Russia, according to the USA. But President Donald Trump's statement about an end to the war through negotiations does not guarantee that peace is within reach.
Expert: Trump's peace initiative a "smokescreen"

Drone strike over Moldova – ambassador summoned

Moldova has summoned Russia's ambassador due to Russian drones violating the country's airspace and exploding. President Maia Sandu accuses Moscow of spreading terror.
Drone strike over Moldova – ambassador summoned

Trump's peace plan shakes NATO

We stand united for peace in Ukraine, claims the Nato chief, despite criticism and concern over Donald Trump's peace negotiations with Russia. No one will get exactly what they want, says Trump's Defense Minister Pete Hegseth.
Trump's peace plan shakes NATO
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