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Sweden concerned others will reduce support for Ukraine after EU €90 billion loan
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Sweden concerned others will reduce support for Ukraine after EU €90 billion loan

Sweden is worried that others will reduce their own support for Ukraine now that the EU's €90 billion loan to Kyiv is complete.
Kristersson on Rubio meeting: We will be clear
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Kristersson on Rubio meeting: We will be clear

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) emphasizes the importance of a "very orderly process" as Europe is expected to take on greater military responsibility within NATO. It is something he wants to raise with US Senator Marco Rubio in Helsingborg
Malmer Stenergard welcomes Marco Rubio's arrival
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Malmer Stenergard welcomes Marco Rubio's arrival

Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) is positive about U. S
Activists forced to kneel draw strong criticism
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Activists forced to kneel draw strong criticism

Israeli Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's mocking of activists from the Gaza convoy is drawing sharp criticism from abroad - and is being questioned by the minister's own boss.
Now it's clear: Rubio to attend Swedish NATO meeting
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Now it's clear: Rubio to attend Swedish NATO meeting

US Senator Marco Rubio will attend the NATO foreign ministers' meeting in Helsingborg on Friday, the US State Department confirms.
Ukraine crushed Sweden with drones, Prime Minister says just fine
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Ukraine crushed Sweden with drones, Prime Minister says just fine

Ukraine "crushed" Sweden in an exercise in which Sweden was supposed to defend itself against a drone attack. An important lesson for Sweden, according to Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M)
First major NATO foreign ministers meeting in Sweden costs 85 million kronor
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First major NATO foreign ministers meeting in Sweden costs 85 million kronor

For the first time, a NATO meeting of foreign ministers is being held in Sweden. The meeting costs 85 million kronor and could cause traffic disruption
Russian tourists in the EU a shame, says Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard
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Russian tourists in the EU a shame, says Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard

Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) is deeply critical of EU countries that are admitting a growing number of Russian tourists - despite the ongoing war in Ukraine.
EU expands sanctions against extremist Israeli settlers and Hamas
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EU expands sanctions against extremist Israeli settlers and Hamas

EU countries are expanding their sanctions against extremist Israeli settlers and Hamas. "Very good," says Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M)
Spanish Minister Says Israel Will Release Swedish Activist
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Spanish Minister Says Israel Will Release Swedish Activist

Spanish-Swedish activist Saif Abukeshek will be released by Israel within hours, Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares said, according to Madrid media.
Why M believes in election victory despite the lack of voter turnout
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Why M believes in election victory despite the lack of voter turnout

The Moderates see economic policy as their sharpest weapon in the election campaign. But they also hope to attract new voters - not least women - by presenting a new image of the party
The government does not demand that Israel release Swedish activist
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The government does not demand that Israel release Swedish activist

Both the UN and Spain have demanded that the arrested activist Saif Abukeshek, who holds Swedish and Spanish citizenship, be released. Sweden has not
UN demands release of Swede arrested in Israel after Gaza-bound convoy stopped near Crete
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UN demands release of Swede arrested in Israel after Gaza-bound convoy stopped near Crete

The UN calls on Israel to immediately release two activists arrested during an operation in international waters against the Gaza convoy Global Sumud Flotilla.
Sweden set to get new civilian foreign intelligence service similar to MI6
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Sweden set to get new civilian foreign intelligence service similar to MI6

Sweden is set to get a new civilian foreign intelligence service, which will complement the military intelligence service. Officials hope it will provide a clearer picture of the threats to Sweden
Swedish activist held in Israeli prison after Gaza convoy operation
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Swedish activist held in Israeli prison after Gaza convoy operation

The Swedish man arrested by Israel in connection with the operation against the Gaza convoy Global Sumud Flotilla has appeared in an Israeli court - where his detention has been extended by two days. The Spanish government is demanding that the man, who also holds Spanish citizenship, be immediately released
Swedish Gripen in Israel - potentially hot potato
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Swedish Gripen in Israel - potentially hot potato

A Swedish man has been arrested by Israeli authorities in connection with the operation against the Gaza convoy Global Sumud Flotilla. He has been taken to Israel and is being investigated for links to a group Israel has designated a terrorist organization
Foreign Ministry: No support for Swedes on Gaza convoy at sea
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Foreign Ministry: No support for Swedes on Gaza convoy at sea

The government does not currently intend to take any action on behalf of the Swedes who are part of the Gaza convoy that was boarded.
Swedish foreign minister says Israel is going in the wrong direction
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Swedish foreign minister says Israel is going in the wrong direction

Sweden wants to limit EU trade with Israel and warns that further measures may be considered.
Ukraine hopes for loan but may not get it until mid-May
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Ukraine hopes for loan but may not get it until mid-May

Ukraine and the majority in the EU are keeping their fingers crossed for a quick loan to Kyiv. However, it will probably take until mid-May
EU votes on €90 billion Ukraine loan - could be finalized this week
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EU votes on €90 billion Ukraine loan - could be finalized this week

The issue of approving €90 billion in loans to Ukraine will be raised as a decision point at the EU ambassadors' meeting on Wednesday. Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) told TT that the announcement was gratifying
Sweden and France urge EU to consider tariffs on goods from illegal West Bank settlements
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Sweden and France urge EU to consider tariffs on goods from illegal West Bank settlements

The Swedish government, alongside France, is demanding that the EU increase pressure on Israel, for example by introducing tariffs or bans on imports of products from illegal settlements in the West Bank.
Not just Ukraine - an attack on Swedish culture
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Not just Ukraine - an attack on Swedish culture

The government is providing 10 million kronor in cultural assistance to Gammelsvenskby in Ukraine.
Russian media: The King rejected Zelensky's handshake
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Russian media: The King rejected Zelensky's handshake

During his visit to Ukraine, King Carl XVI Gustaf shook hands with President Zelenskyy several times. However, video clips from Russian state media portray the king as rejecting the handshake, according to SVT Nyheter
Stenergard: Military action is needed in the Strait of Hormuz
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Stenergard: Military action is needed in the Strait of Hormuz

Sweden is ready to contribute to an operation in the Strait of Hormuz - to ensure that Iran does not use it as a weapon for blackmail, Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard tells TT. This will also require different forms of intervention, both political and defensive military
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