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Ukraine's Ambassador: Europe Must Take the Lead

Europe must increase the pressure on Russia to get the country to engage in serious negotiations about peace, says Ukraine's ambassador to Sweden Andrij Plachotnjuk. Europe must learn to speak the language of power.

Ukraine's Ambassador: Europe Must Take the Lead

Kristersson: Not Certain Russia Wants to Negotiate

Don't draw too large conclusions from Russia's talks with the USA about Ukraine, notes Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party). It is not obvious that Russia wants peace negotiations, he says.

Kristersson: Not Certain Russia Wants to Negotiate

Stenergard: Trump's demand is "a trap"

Russia has set negotiation requirements for Ukraine to hold elections. It's "a trap one must not fall into", says Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) who reacts to the requirement.

Stenergard: Trump's demand is "a trap"

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"

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

The Foreign Minister Convenes an Emergency Ukraine Meeting

Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) summons all parliamentary parties to a meeting about the "serious situation" in Ukraine. "Support to Ukraine is and remains the government's top foreign policy priority", she writes to TT.

The Foreign Minister Convenes an Emergency Ukraine Meeting

Andersson on the US's demands: Extremely provocative

Sweden must set clear demands on the USA to allow the EU to participate in the upcoming peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia, says S leader Magdalena Andersson. Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) accuses her of "scoring cheap domestic political points".

Andersson on the US's demands: Extremely provocative

Europe Excluded from Ukraine Talks – Swedish Criticism

Europe will not be sitting at the negotiating table in the planned peace talks between the USA, Russia, and Ukraine, according to the USA's special Ukraine envoy. Sweden's government expresses concern and criticizes the message.

Europe Excluded from Ukraine Talks – Swedish Criticism

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

Swedes with dual citizenship may lose assistance

The right to consular assistance abroad for individuals with dual citizenship should be investigated. This is stated by Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) to Sveriges Radio Ekot.

Swedes with dual citizenship may lose assistance

The Foreign Minister on the US's criticism: Does not review

The USA's Vice President JD Vance criticizes Sweden for having "convicted a Christian activist" for Quran burnings after "a friend of his was killed", reports several media outlets. .

The Foreign Minister on the US's criticism: Does not review

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

European Ministers: No Agreement Without Us

No just and lasting peace in Ukraine without Europe's democracies participating in the negotiations. This says France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot after a meeting in Paris with colleagues from, among others, Germany, Spain, and the United Kingdom.

European Ministers: No Agreement Without Us

The Foreign Minister is Criticized: Fails to Mention Trump

Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) is criticized for not mentioning the President of the USA in her foreign policy declaration. She avoids with precision mentioning Donald Trump, says Håkan Svenneling, foreign policy spokesperson for V, in a debate in the Riksdag.

The Foreign Minister is Criticized: Fails to Mention Trump

Kristersson: NATO is not seeking confrontation

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) reiterates that there is no peace when he speaks on site in Latvia during a ceremony for Swedish NATO soldiers. None of us are here to seek confrontation, he says.

Kristersson: NATO is not seeking confrontation

Trump imposes sanctions on the International Criminal Court

The President of the USA, Donald Trump, has signed a presidential order to impose sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC). .

Trump imposes sanctions on the International Criminal Court

Strong Reactions to Trump's Gaza Proposal

President Donald Trump's statement about the USA "taking over" war-torn Gaza sparks anger and confusion. "It's difficult to say today what is meant", notes Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party).

Strong Reactions to Trump's Gaza Proposal

EU extends sanctions against Russia

Hungary drops its veto threat and agrees to extend the EU's sanctions against Russia. Absolutely necessary, says Sweden's Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard.

EU extends sanctions against Russia

The EU Eases Syria Sanctions

EU countries are in agreement on a plan to be able to phase out the sanctions against Syria after the fall of the Assad regime. However, so far the details are few.

The EU Eases Syria Sanctions

Expected landslide victory for Lukashenko

The authoritarian President Aleksandr Lukashenko is heading for an expected landslide victory in Belarus and will get to stay on for a seventh term. .

Expected landslide victory for Lukashenko

Alleged landslide victory for Lukashenko in rigged election

"Europe's last dictator" has once again extended his grip on power in Belarus. Aleksandr Lukasjenko is claimed to have won with over 87 percent in Sunday's "election".

Alleged landslide victory for Lukashenko in rigged election

Strengthened cooperation with Turkey to combat gangs

Sweden and Turkey are in agreement to accelerate the fight against terrorism and organized crime. Key issues are to work to stop the criminals' money and to increase the exchange of information between the countries.

Strengthened cooperation with Turkey to combat gangs

Ceasefire Welcomed - with Demands for Increased Emergency Aid

The announcement of an agreement on a ceasefire in Gaza is welcomed, but emergency aid must immediately reach the civilians who have been affected. The International Red Cross Committee is ready to assist when hostages are released and in humanitarian efforts.

Ceasefire Welcomed - with Demands for Increased Emergency Aid

The Foreign Minister: Lower the Oil Price Ceiling

Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard wants to lower the price ceiling on Russian oil. The lower the price for Russian oil, the faster the peace, she says in her speech at the defense conference in Sälen.

The Foreign Minister: Lower the Oil Price Ceiling