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Meloni and Orbán – Trump's friends in Europe

Who in Europe is closest to the USA's incoming president Donald Trump? Here are four eager supporters – and a joker – in the battle to get the White House to listen. .
Meloni and Orbán – Trump's friends in Europe

Trump's Strong Start: Oil Drilling and Mass Deportations

Mass deportations of undocumented immigrants, oil drilling, and pardons for Trump supporters who stormed the Capitol. Over 100 presidential decrees have been prepared for Donald Trump's first day back in the White House.
Trump's Strong Start: Oil Drilling and Mass Deportations

Low interest in fighting for NATO neighbors

Swedish young people are primarily willing to take a fighting role for Sweden. But fewer are willing to fight for other NATO countries.
Low interest in fighting for NATO neighbors

The Defence Minister: A Historic Milestone

"A historic milestone". This is how Defence Minister Pål Jonson (M) comments on today's event in Latvia, where Swedish soldiers have joined a NATO-led brigade for the first time.
The Defence Minister: A Historic Milestone

Putin's passport trap forces them to fight to the end

Thousands of foreign soldiers have been offered Russian passports – which they hoped would be the ticket to money and freedom. Instead, they were tied to the front.
Putin's passport trap forces them to fight to the end

The Swedes will be part of NATO's tripwire

Swedish soldiers and officers are now in place in Latvia to participate in what is called the "tripwire" at the border with Russia: Nato Forward Land Forces. But what does the mission entail and how dangerous is it?.
The Swedes will be part of NATO's tripwire

Swedish NATO soldiers in place: "Historic"

Swedish soldiers and officers have now landed in Riga to join NATO's multinational brigade in Latvia. Finally, we are here.
Swedish NATO soldiers in place: "Historic"

Silent about Trump at NATO Meeting

NATO countries' defence chiefs promise to continue doing "everything possible" to help Ukraine. But about the presidential shift in the USA on Monday, there is silence.
Silent about Trump at NATO Meeting

Meloni and Orbán – Trump's friends in Europe

Who in Europe is closest to the USA's incoming president Donald Trump? Here are four eager supporters – and a joker – in the battle to get the White House to listen. .
Meloni and Orbán – Trump's friends in Europe

Trump's strong start: Oil drilling and mass deportations

Mass deportations of undocumented immigrants, oil drilling, and pardons for the Trump supporters who stormed the Capitol. Over 100 presidential decrees have been prepared for Donald Trump's first day back in the White House.
Trump's strong start: Oil drilling and mass deportations

Stoltenberg: "Trump is not against NATO itself"

Donald Trump has not been against Nato itself - but against the countries that have not contributed enough, says the former Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg. And that has changed significantly now, he says.
Stoltenberg: "Trump is not against NATO itself"

Nato to investigate maritime law: "Really got happy"

Nato is to investigate what powers its member states have within the framework of maritime law. It is highly necessary in order to be able to protect critical infrastructure, according to Professor Henrik Ringbom.
Nato to investigate maritime law: "Really got happy"

This is how they will sharpen maritime surveillance

Sweden is contributing to NATO's Baltic Sea operation with vessels from both the Coast Guard and the Navy. At the same time, its own sea surveillance is also being sharpened.
This is how they will sharpen maritime surveillance

NATO expands in the Baltic Sea – launches new operation

With the help of a new Nato effort, attacks on the Baltic Sea's infrastructure will be met "robustly and decisively". This was the message when leaders of Nato countries in the region met to discuss the security situation.
NATO expands in the Baltic Sea – launches new operation

Nato meets over suspected cable sabotage

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) is attending a Nato summit in Helsinki on Tuesday. It is entirely clear a response to the incident with Eagle S and other suspected sabotage of sea cables in the Baltic Sea, says Finnish history professor Jari Eloranta.
Nato meets over suspected cable sabotage

Castle Summit for EU in February

The castle in Limont, just west of Liège, will be the venue where the EU countries' heads of state and government will attempt to unite on future defense cooperation in February. At the summit on February 3, Council President António Costa wants to know if the countries agree to spend more and jointly on defense and what type of capabilities should be developed.
Castle Summit for EU in February

NATO's Supreme Commander: More will be required of Sweden

Nato's Supreme Commander, US General Chris Cavoli, says that membership in Nato is only the beginning for Sweden's part. Much more will be required in the future.
NATO's Supreme Commander: More will be required of Sweden

Jonson: Nothing is more important than the war units

Minister of Defence Pål Jonson (M) states that everything must now be done to strengthen the combat units. In serious times, delay is dangerous, he says in his speech in Sälen.
Jonson: Nothing is more important than the war units

So the Government Wants to Finance the Build-up

Sweden's defense budget is to increase by several tens of billions over the coming years. Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party) believes it can be done without deteriorating other parts of society.
So the Government Wants to Finance the Build-up

Sweden sends warships to NATO operation

Sweden is to contribute to NATO's new Baltic Sea operation to deter attempts to sabotage underwater cables. The contribution is to consist of up to three warships and a reconnaissance plane.
Sweden sends warships to NATO operation

Landslide victory for Croatia's president

The incumbent president Zoran Milanović has secured another term in office through a landslide victory in Sunday's election in Croatia. .
Landslide victory for Croatia's president

Nato strengthens in the Baltic Sea – Sweden may participate

Nato is to send two vessels to participate in the monitoring of the so-called Russian shadow fleet in the Baltic Sea. It is likely that Sweden will participate with vessels, the Navy reports to TT.
Nato strengthens in the Baltic Sea – Sweden may participate

Svalbard may be next on Trump's list

Even Svalbard's future may be at stake following Donald Trump's Greenland bid, warns a professor. The power play is also feared to lead to Russia turning its attention to the Norwegian archipelago.
Svalbard may be next on Trump's list

Ukraine: "Western powers" can pressure Russia

All tools – including "units" from the West in place in Ukraine – are being sought to pressure Russia into peace, says President Volodymyr Zelenskyj at the NATO meeting in Germany. The USA is promising new billion support and 30,000 fresh drones have been ordered.
Ukraine: "Western powers" can pressure Russia
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