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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.
"In Serious Times, We Unite"

Sources close to Trump: NATO to increase defense spending

When Donald Trump becomes the President of the USA, he will demand that NATO countries allocate at least 5 percent of their GDP to defense. This has been announced by Trump's team to European officials, according to sources with insight for [Financial Times.
Sources close to Trump: NATO to increase defense spending

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 on Trump: Welcome, Donald!

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.
Zelensky in Brussels on the hunt for air defense

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.
The Afghanistan Mission – a Steep Uphill Climb

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.
Kristersson: JEF must be swift-footed

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.
The Defence Decision May Soon Need to be Torn Up

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.
Slovakia's President: Ukraine Must Give Up Territory

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 and EU in Extra Meeting with Zelenskyj

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. .
NATO Chief Wants to Strengthen Defense to Avoid Major War

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.
Russian Ambassador: Hard to see Sweden as a friend

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.
Civilians killed in Turkish attack in northern Syria

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.
Crisis creates power vacuum in EU

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". .
Trump: Leaves NATO if the USA is not treated fairly

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.
NATO: Russia provides nuclear technology to North Korea

Nobel Laureate Regrets Sweden's NATO Membership

Terumi Tanaka survived the atomic bomb over Nagasaki. Now he regrets Sweden's entry into Nato.
Nobel Laureate Regrets Sweden's NATO Membership

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.
NATO's goal: A better position for Ukraine

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. .
Kremlin: Ukraine's NATO membership completely unacceptable

Norway: A New Security Structure is Needed in Europe

The EU and NATO need to rethink to prevent wars like the one in Ukraine in the long term, believes Norway's Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide (Labour Party). .
Norway: A New Security Structure is Needed in Europe

Swedish arms exports within NATO to be facilitated

The Government's guidelines for the export of war materials are to be updated and adapted to NATO. This means that we can export to countries within NATO even in the event of war, says the Government's investigator Per Westerberg.
Swedish arms exports within NATO to be facilitated

EU-friendly PSD heading for election victory in Romania

The Social Democratic PSD appears to be winning the parliamentary election in Romania, as almost all votes are counted. At the same time, the far-right is making strong gains.
EU-friendly PSD heading for election victory in Romania

EU-friendly parties in the lead in tight election

The Social Democratic PSD appears to receive the most votes in Romania's parliamentary election, according to the first exit polls. Pro-Europe and US-friendly parties seem to be able to gain a majority, while the far-right is estimated to receive nearly a third of the votes.
EU-friendly parties in the lead in tight election

Guarantees required before talks on ceasefire

The EU's new top diplomat Kaja Kallas does not rule out EU forces on Ukrainian soil to protect a potential future ceasefire. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj says the country must receive security guarantees before talks can be initiated with Russia.
Guarantees required before talks on ceasefire

God, Putin, and Tiktok in Romanian Election Upset

Upsets and cheating allegations characterized Romania's presidential election. Now, an uncertain vote is also being held for parliament – with significant roles for God, Putin, and Tiktok.
God, Putin, and Tiktok in Romanian Election Upset
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