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Foreign Minister: Cable Break Extremely Serious

Foreign Minister: Cable Break Extremely Serious

Fri 27 Dec 2024 17:20 CET

After another suspected cable sabotage in the Baltic Sea, where suspicions are once again directed towards Russia, Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) describes the situation as "extremely serious".

The Coast Guard Increases Surveillance After Cable Breakage

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The Coast Guard Increases Surveillance After Cable Breakage

Fri 27 Dec 2024 13:26 CET

Finnish police question the crew of Eagle S

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Finnish police question the crew of Eagle S

Fri 27 Dec 2024 09:35 CET

Nato is expanding its military presence in the Baltic Sea following suspected sabotage against underwater cables. The police in Finland have created an "air bridge" between the mainland and the oil tanker Eagle S and are questioning the crew

EU proposes sanctions against Russian shadow fleet

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EU proposes sanctions against Russian shadow fleet

Thu 26 Dec 2024 06:16 CET

The police in Finland are investigating whether a foreign cargo ship - belonging to Russia's shadow fleet - is guilty of the crime of damaging a major power cable between Finland and Estonia. The EU is now proposing new sanctions against Russian ships, and NATO is offering Finland and Estonia support

Zelensky on Trump: Welcome, Donald!

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Zelensky on Trump: Welcome, Donald!

Thu 19 Dec 2024 09:12 CET

The EU meets Ukraine – and emphasizes the need for more weapons and more support. But for President Volodymyr Zelenskyj, European support is not enough

Zelensky in Brussels on the hunt for air defense

Zelensky in Brussels on the hunt for air defense

Wed 18 Dec 2024 18:14 CET

Air defense is on the wish list when Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj visits Brussels. Nato's Secretary-General Mark Rutte wants to keep a lid on potential peace talks

Kristersson: Don't take the US for granted

Kristersson: Don't take the US for granted

Wed 18 Dec 2024 08:54 CET

EU leaders meet for the year's final summit in Brussels. Support for Ukraine tops the agenda as usual

Poland's Tusk demands justice for Ukraine

Poland's Tusk demands justice for Ukraine

Tue 17 Dec 2024 19:11 CET

The Defence Decision May Soon Need to be Torn Up

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The Defence Decision May Soon Need to be Torn Up

Tue 17 Dec 2024 06:00 CET

The defense budget is to increase significantly up to 2030 to meet the threat from Russia. But in just a few years, more money may be required, for additional investments

NATO and EU in Extra Meeting with Zelenskyj

NATO and EU in Extra Meeting with Zelenskyj

Sun 15 Dec 2024 04:56 CET

A number of European leaders and NATO chief Mark Rutte are planning an extraordinary meeting with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj on Wednesday, according to the news site Politico.

NATO Chief Wants to Strengthen Defense to Avoid Major War

NATO Chief Wants to Strengthen Defense to Avoid Major War

Thu 12 Dec 2024 19:05 CET

The Defense Alliance NATO's Secretary-General Mark Rutte wants to see a significant increase in how much money is spent on defense, and says that European countries are not prepared for the threat of a possible war with Russia.

NATO: Russia provides nuclear technology to North Korea

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NATO: Russia provides nuclear technology to North Korea

Wed 4 Dec 2024 11:39 CET

Russia's nuclear technology "flows in" to North Korea in exchange for soldiers to the front in Ukraine, warns Nato. We must not be naive, says Secretary-General Mark Rutte

NATO's goal: A better position for Ukraine

NATO's goal: A better position for Ukraine

Tue 3 Dec 2024 10:57 CET

Ukraine needs to be helped to as strong a position as possible ahead of potential peace talks, NATO's leadership and also Sweden are urging. But when it comes to peacekeeping forces and invitations to membership, there is still silence

Starmer invited to EU meeting

Starmer invited to EU meeting

Thu 28 Nov 2024 13:28 CET

Five years after the United Kingdom left the EU, the country's Prime Minister Keir Starmer will be welcomed to an EU summit again.

Kristersson in talks with Rutte and Macron

Kristersson in talks with Rutte and Macron

Tue 26 Nov 2024 19:08 CET

Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk to Sweden – to prepare EU for Trump

Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk to Sweden – to prepare EU for Trump

Mon 25 Nov 2024 06:30 CET

Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk has taken on the leadership role to prepare the EU for a new period with Donald Trump as the USA's president. When Nordic and Baltic prime ministers meet at Harpsund this week, Tusk sits at the table

So EU will meet Trump - with Poland at the wheel

So EU will meet Trump - with Poland at the wheel

Sat 23 Nov 2024 12:28 CET

The countries around the Baltic Sea are increasingly emerging as Europe's foremost front against Russia. Not least Poland is taking command in the hope of getting the US to continue supporting Ukraine

NATO Chief Discusses Global Security with Trump

NATO Chief Discusses Global Security with Trump

Sat 23 Nov 2024 08:57 CET

The Dutchman Mark Rutte, as head of the defense alliance Nato, has had a first meeting with the US's incoming president Donald Trump. The meeting in Palm Beach, Florida, centered around global security issues, according to a spokesperson for Nato

North Macedonia gets top post in NATO

North Macedonia gets top post in NATO

Tue 19 Nov 2024 13:52 CET

EU Chief: We Can't Wait for Trump

EU Chief: We Can't Wait for Trump

Tue 19 Nov 2024 09:43 CET

Europe cannot wait for what Donald Trump will do with Ukraine, urges EU's Foreign Minister Josep Borrell. We must be persistent, believes Defence Minister Pål Jonson (The Moderate Party)

So, the EU is going to meet Trump - with Poland at the wheel

So, the EU is going to meet Trump - with Poland at the wheel

Mon 18 Nov 2024 13:51 CET

The countries around the Baltic Sea are increasingly emerging as Europe's foremost front against Russia. Not least Poland is taking command in the hope of getting the US to continue supporting Ukraine

NATO Base Inaugurated in Poland

NATO Base Inaugurated in Poland

Wed 13 Nov 2024 22:44 CET

Blinken in Brussels: To respond to North Korea

Blinken in Brussels: To respond to North Korea

Wed 13 Nov 2024 09:27 CET

North Korea's entry into Russia's war in Ukraine poses a threat also to the USA, warns Nato chief Mark Rutte in Brussels. The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken promises an American response

Blinken to Brussels for Ukraine talks

Blinken to Brussels for Ukraine talks

Tue 12 Nov 2024 14:12 CET