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Free to use Western weapons in Russia

Ukraine has full right to attack within Russia, even with weapons from Finland and other Western powers, according to new signals. And important allies got wind of Ukraine's surprise offensive in advance, despite earlier assurances, says President Zelensky's spokesperson.

Free to use Western weapons in Russia

Sweden wants to support Ukraine on site

The Defence Materiel Administration is investigating whether it is possible to have a number of officials on site in Ukraine. The officials are to support Ukraine with procurement of military equipment.

Sweden wants to support Ukraine on site

The Government wants a plan for military mobility

Sweden is a member of Nato, but several restrictions remain to be able to optimally receive military support. Now the government has decided to adopt a national plan for military mobility.

The Government wants a plan for military mobility

Sweden wants to buy sea mines

The Swedish government has entered into a so-called declaration of intent to purchase sea mines, reports the Ministry of Defence to TT. The declaration of intent is signed together with a number of European countries and is intended to form the basis for, among other things, joint procurements and cooperation on sea mines in the Baltic Sea.

Sweden wants to buy sea mines

Jonson on NATO: Europe needs to take greater responsibility

Regardless of who wins the autumn's presidential election in the USA — now Nato is facing a new reality. This is emphasized by Defense Minister Pål Jonson ahead of this week's historic summit in Washington.

Jonson on NATO: Europe needs to take greater responsibility

"USA prioritises Ukraine over Sweden for arms deliveries"

The USA is to prioritise sending air defence missiles to Ukraine, the White House announces. Ukraine is to receive the deliveries before other countries that have placed orders – among them, Sweden.

"USA prioritises Ukraine over Sweden for arms deliveries"

Defence Environmental Tests to be Speeded Up

The Government wants to simplify environmental assessments for the defence. Instead of years, it should take weeks to get permission, for example, to practise and shoot more.

Defence Environmental Tests to be Speeded Up

Military Agreement with USA Approved by Parliament

Sweden's disputed military agreement with the USA has been approved by the Riksdag after a long debate. There is a common interest in getting the agreement in place as quickly as possible, says Defence Minister Pål Jonson (The Moderate Party).

Military Agreement with USA Approved by Parliament

The Foreign Office summons Russian ambassador after airspace violation

The Foreign Office will summon the Russian ambassador to mark its disapproval of the incident, according to Foreign Minister Tobias Billström. This follows the violation of Swedish airspace.

The Foreign Office summons Russian ambassador after airspace violation

Question Marks Over Nato: Where Does Gotland Belong?

Sweden, Norway and Finland come under the same Nato headquarters – but whether this also applies to islands such as Gotland and Åland remains unclear. Military reasons will decide, rather than political.

Question Marks Over Nato: Where Does Gotland Belong?

Four billion kronor for combat vehicle 90

The Netherlands is contributing approximately four billion kronor to the production of combat vehicles CV90. The purpose is to be able to dispatch more combat vehicles to Ukraine more quickly.

Four billion kronor for combat vehicle 90

Hungarian exemption - no concern in NATO

NATO countries are getting closer to long-term support for Ukraine and more NATO control over coordination. Hungary being exempt sparks concern over unity – which is, however, dismissed in Brussels.

Hungarian exemption - no concern in NATO

Task: Unique Ukrainian attack on North Ossetia

For the first time in a major war that Russia started in 2022, Ukraine has attacked North Ossetia in southern Russia with drones, according to local authorities in the Russian republic. .

Task: Unique Ukrainian attack on North Ossetia