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Offensive on Russian soil "a propaganda victory"

Ukraine's likely ground offensive on Russian territory may show that new deliveries of war materials from Western countries are having an effect. The symbolic value of attacking Russia is also great for Ukraine.

Offensive on Russian soil "a propaganda victory"

The Warning: The Most Serious Situation Since October 7

After the rocket attack that killed twelve children in the Golan Heights on Saturday, the risk of a large-scale war in the Middle East is once again acute. Experts are talking about the most serious situation since Hamas' attack on Israel last autumn – despite neither Israel nor Hezbollah really being believed to want a full-scale military conflict.

The Warning: The Most Serious Situation Since October 7

Trump's choice of running mate worries Ukraine

J D Vance is one of the leading opponents to the US's Ukraine support in the American Congress. That he has been elected as Donald Trump's vice presidential candidate raises concern in Kiev.

Trump's choice of running mate worries Ukraine

Traveling Collectively with Bombs: "Risk of Them Exploding"

Gang criminals are transporting bombs across the country – in cars, but also on mopeds and on public transportation. If a bomb contains a fuse, it can explode already during transport.

Traveling Collectively with Bombs: "Risk of Them Exploding"

They Will Protect Sweden from the Unthinkable

In Nato's policy, it is clear that member countries should strengthen their protection against chemical, biological, and nuclear threats. Despite this, the threats are only mentioned in passing in the Defence Committee's final report.

They Will Protect Sweden from the Unthinkable

Alarm: More Synthetic Drugs Following Taliban Ban

There are increasingly more synthetic opioids in circulation, warns the UN. The increase is believed to lead to more fatal overdoses.

Alarm: More Synthetic Drugs Following Taliban Ban

American journalist in court – faces 20 years

The American journalist Evan Gershkovich was in court in Russian Yekaterinburg on Wednesday – 15 months after he was arrested. He is being prosecuted on unclear grounds for espionage and risks 20 years' imprisonment.

American journalist in court – faces 20 years

Putin and Kim: We'll Come to Each Other's Aid

Russia and North Korea have entered into a "strategic partnership agreement" – and a pact with mutual defence guarantees. If one country is attacked, the other commits to coming to its aid, Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-Un have agreed in Pyongyang.

Putin and Kim: We'll Come to Each Other's Aid

Expert on the violation: No coincidence

The Russian violation of Swedish airspace was no mistake, according to Robert Dalsjö, defence policy expert at the Total Defence Research Institute, FOI. It's about security policy body language, he says.

Expert on the violation: No coincidence