The Democrats' victory in the US midterm elections could be good news for Ukraine, despite President Donald Trump's veto power. “I think he will be forced to shift his policy somewhat in Ukraine's favour,” says US expert Jan Hallenberg.
ConflictsRussia's participation in the World Ice Hockey Championship is one of several signs that the country is becoming less isolated over its war in Ukraine, according to analyst Jakob Hedenskog. Russia sees it as a sign that the world is no longer reacting, he says.
Ice hockeyThe roof collapse was the catalyst for the Student List’s historic election success. But once the euphoria subsides, major reforms will be needed, along with answers on relations with Russia and the EU. The movement will not be able to avoid difficult foreign policy issues, says Fanny Wallberg of the Swedish Institute of International Affairs.
World politicsChina has cracked down hard on Kylian Mbappé’s joke about Mao Zedong, China’s former leader. It is showing its power and hoping to deter others, says China expert Björn Jerdén.
SportsThe meeting between the red-green parties was described as constructive. But there are still no signs of a breakthrough in the deadlocked government talks. Centre Party leader Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist says Magdalena Andersson will take the next step.
Swedish politicsThere is a shortage of both water and electricity. Aging infrastructure is collapsing and agriculture is collapsing. The US fuel embargo is pushing Cuba deeper into darkness. There used to be hope. Now people have lost it, says a doctor in Havana.
WorldTensions in the east are escalating. How far is a pressured Russia prepared to go? They will continue until the NATO countries give a clear answer, says Russian analyst Aleksandr Golts. A real attack - with the risk of a major war - is considered very unlikely at the moment.
WorldNo peace in sight. Iran tightens its grip on yet another of the world's most important shipping lanes. Oil prices are soaring again. What can Donald Trump do? He has virtually no chance of succeeding, says Fredrik Meiton at the Swedish Institute of International Affairs (UI).
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