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Government rages against Social Democrats' line on nuclear weapons
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Government rages against Social Democrats' line on nuclear weapons

Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson has been harshly criticized by Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M). The reason: Andersson opposes the government holding talks with France about deterrence involving French nuclear weapons
Swedish Foreign Ministry chartered plane with Swedes has taken off
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Swedish Foreign Ministry chartered plane with Swedes has taken off

The first Swedish chartered plane to bring home stranded Swedes from Dubai has taken off, Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) announced at 5:30 p. m
Russian ambassador summoned to Sweden's Foreign Ministry after drone violated Swedish airspace
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Russian ambassador summoned to Sweden's Foreign Ministry after drone violated Swedish airspace

Russian Ambassador Sergei Belyaev has been summoned to Sweden's Foreign Ministry after a Russian drone violated Swedish airspace.
Stranded Swedes must pay with Swish to fly home
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Stranded Swedes must pay with Swish to fly home

Sweden is chartering a plane to fly home travelers stranded as a result of the war in Iran. According to Sveriges Radio Ekot, those who want to take the plane from Dubai must pay directly - with Swish
Government and S in dispute over nuclear weapons - Kristersson says S is swaying
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Government and S in dispute over nuclear weapons - Kristersson says S is swaying

The government and the Social Democrats disagree over initiating a dialogue with France on nuclear weapons. "I think there is a worrying swing to the left on this issue," Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) said
Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard very concerned about Ahmadreza Djalali in Evin Prison
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Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard very concerned about Ahmadreza Djalali in Evin Prison

The Swedish-Iranian researcher Ahmadreza Djalali is still imprisoned in the Evin prison in Tehran. "We are very concerned and will do everything we can to ensure that he is allowed to return home to his family," said Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M)
Foreign Minister: Sweden is considering chartering flights to help stranded Swedes in the Middle East
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Foreign Minister: Sweden is considering chartering flights to help stranded Swedes in the Middle East

Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) understands the frustration of stranded Swedes in the Middle East. She does not rule out that the government could charter a plane to bring people home, especially those who are sick or have small children
Swedish emergency team in Riyadh consists of three people
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Swedish emergency team in Riyadh consists of three people

A Swedish emergency team is now in place in the region where the war in Iran is ongoing. According to Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M), the three officials will provide consular support once the airspace opens
Kristersson on stranded Swedes: No new information, no evacuation possible
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Kristersson on stranded Swedes: No new information, no evacuation possible

A few countries have begun evacuating stranded citizens in the Middle East, but the Swedish Foreign Ministry says there is no possibility of evacuating Swedes. The same message comes from the prime minister
Stenergard says clear plan missing for Iran's future
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Stenergard says clear plan missing for Iran's future

EU foreign ministers have held an extraordinary meeting to discuss the escalating situation in the Middle East. Although the supreme leader of a dangerous and repressive regime has been killed, the regime has not fallen, Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) says
Stenergard: Khamenei's death opens a window of opportunity
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Stenergard: Khamenei's death opens a window of opportunity

Stenergard: Iran a threat, also to Sweden
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Stenergard: Iran a threat, also to Sweden

Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) says Iran must not be allowed to develop nuclear weapons and that the regime poses a threat to the outside world and to Sweden. But she finds it difficult to see that an attack by the US and Israel would be compatible with international law
The Minister of Foreign Affairs: Swedish support is special
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The Minister of Foreign Affairs: Swedish support is special

Many people gathered at Sergels Torg in Stockholm to mark the fourth anniversary of the Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine. "After four years, Ukraine's cause is still ours; it is about our future," said Minister of Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard (M)
EU leaders in Kyiv, without promises of new aid money
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EU leaders in Kyiv, without promises of new aid money

They had hoped to bring gifts in the form of a new sanctions package and clarity on the EU's billion-euro loan. But when EU leaders Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa visit Kyiv on the fourth anniversary of the Russian invasion, they are essentially empty-handed
Hungary's sanctions snub called a setback
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Hungary's sanctions snub called a setback

A setback and a message we did not want to send. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas is disappointed that Hungary and Slovakia are blocking the 20th package of sanctions against Russia and that Budapest is threatening to overturn the EU's multi-billion-euro loan to Ukraine
Leif GW Persson supports suspect in ministerial threats, criticized
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Leif GW Persson supports suspect in ministerial threats, criticized

Criminologist Leif GW Persson supports the man accused of placing apples painted with Hitler's face outside Migration Minister Johan Forssell's (M) door.
Sweden Democrats open to placing nuclear weapons on Swedish soil
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Sweden Democrats open to placing nuclear weapons on Swedish soil

The Sweden Democrats are open to placing nuclear weapons on Swedish soil if Sweden finds itself in a gray zone between war and peace. This would increase deterrence against Russia, SD spokesman Aron Emilsson says
The government sharply criticizes the US, says Europe's relationship with the US is entering a new era
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The government sharply criticizes the US, says Europe's relationship with the US is entering a new era

Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) criticizes the US for acting in ways that undermine trust. She claims Europe's relationship with the US is entering a new era
New evidence: Russia killed Navalny with the poison epibatidine
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New evidence: Russia killed Navalny with the poison epibatidine

Sweden and four other countries now have evidence that Alexei Navalny was poisoned by Russia, and of which poison was used. It could only have been Russia that administered this, since he was in Russian custody, Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) says
Malmer Stenergard: Rubio extends a hand to Europe
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Malmer Stenergard: Rubio extends a hand to Europe

Rubio is extending a hand to Europe, Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) said at the Munich Security Conference after listening to her U. S
EU says Iran's Revolutionary Guard is a terrorist group
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EU says Iran's Revolutionary Guard is a terrorist group

Iran's powerful Revolutionary Guard is a terrorist group, the EU says. Those who act through terror must be treated as terrorists, says Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas
Germany: Europe will remain dependent on US nuclear umbrella
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Germany: Europe will remain dependent on US nuclear umbrella

Europe will remain dependent on the American nuclear umbrella "for a not inconsiderable time," German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (CDU) said during a visit to Sweden.
Løkke: Chance for proper negotiation with the US on Greenland
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Løkke: Chance for proper negotiation with the US on Greenland

Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen says it is time for a "proper negotiation" with the US on the Greenland issue. There are big things at stake, he said at a press conference in Stockholm
Kristersson convenes the National Security Council on Saturday
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Kristersson convenes the National Security Council on Saturday

The uncertain global situation has prompted Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) to convene the National Security Council on Saturday.
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