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.
WorldThe 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.
SwedenSweden 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.
SwedenRegardless 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.
SwedenThe 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.
WorldThe 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.
SwedenSweden'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).
SwedenThe 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.
SwedenSweden, 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.
WorldThe 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.
SwedenNATO 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.
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