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Trump Urges End to Ukraine War After Meeting with Zelenskyj

USA's president Donald Trump promises again to talk to Russia about an end to the war in Ukraine. –Vladimir Putin must really end this war, says Trump.

Trump Reaffirms Support for NATO's Article 5 Amid Interpretations

USA's president Donald Trump claims that Nato's defense guarantee article 5 has several interpretations – but also that he "stands completely behind it". Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and other Nordic leaders trust the USA.

NATO Sets 5% Defense Budget Target Amid Security Concerns

Five percent will be Nato's new budget target when heads of state and government hold their formal summit in The Hague. According to Nato chief Mark Rutte, it is a choice between that or teaching Swedish school children Russian. We must do this for our own security, he says to Rapport.

Kristersson Engages in Talks on Djalali's Situation in Iran

Iran has executed three men accused of spying for Israel, the Iranian judiciary announces. The situation of Swedish citizen Ahmadreza Djalali is still unclear, but Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson says he has made new contacts in the matter.

Sweden Urges Faster NATO Defense Investment Increase

Nato aims to increase defense expenditures to five percent of GDP by 2035. We would have preferred 2030. The sooner, the better, says Defense Minister Pål Jonson (The Moderate Party).

Sweden Views Israel-Iran Ceasefire as Fragile but Positive

Delicate, but positive, says Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) about the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran.

NATO Force in Finland Begins Formation to Deter Russia

The NATO force that is to deter Russia from an attack on Finland is beginning to take shape. In addition to Sweden, among others Norway and the United Kingdom will contribute with troops.

Suspected Sabotage Investigated at NATO Summit in The Hague