Contents tagged with Sweden
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Swedish reconnaissance jet approached Russian flotilla in the Atlantic
A Swedish reconnaissance jet approached the Russian flotilla headed by the flagship of Russian Navy Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft cruiser. This was reported by the web sites tracking the aircraft flights data.
At the moment the Russian ships are sailing along the western shores of Norway. The aircraft of the Swedish Air Force Gulfstream 4 with the call sign SVF623 took off from Sweden and while flying along the coast of Norway approached the Atlantic where the Russian ships are taking part in a …
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At the UN, Sweden stressed that Russia's actions in eastern Ukraine are illegal
The annexation of the Crimea by Russia and its continued military presence in eastern Ukraine is contrary to international law and OSCE principles, as was stated during a speech at the UN General Assembly by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Sweden, Margot Wallström, Ukrinform reported.
"The illegal annexation of the Crimea by Russia and their military presence in eastern Ukraine undermines international law and the principles of European security agreed upon by all OSCE countries," she said. …
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Swedish MP who is native of Russia is suspected of 'political unreliability'
Political Secretary in the Government Office of the Nationalist Party of Sweden Democrats and native of Russia, Alexander Fridback (known under the pseudonym Putilov Yegor), became a reason for political scandal in the Swedish government.
Swedish Minister of Defense Peter Hultqvist demanded an explanation from the leader of the party about the presence of the Russian, who is suspected by national security experts for political unreliability. The Sweden Democrats party could now face a vote of …
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Media: Russian spies are becoming more active in Sweden
Media sources recently reported on alleged Russian spies and the advocacy against Swedish servicemen. “Such incidents related to security happen every week,” stated Mikael Frisell, the Head of the Northern Military District of Sweden. One piece of information that drew special attention was about the incident that took place in Lulea, a coastal city in Swedish Lapland where Russians threatened a NATO officer at the local bar, demanding information about military drills that were held at that …
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Russian threat prompted Sweden to deploy troops to Gotland Island
The information about the growing threat posed by the Russian Federation was a crucial factor in the decision by Sweden to permanently deploy troops on the island of Gotland in the Baltic Sea, Dagens Nyheter reported. According to newspaper, the Swedish authorities noted the growth of threat posed by Russia. However, information about the nature of this threat is classified as top secret.
“Something happened in the general intelligence picture but our citizens don’t know what exactly has …
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Sweden does not recognize results of Russian elections in Crimea
Sweden will not recognize the election results of the Russian State Duma, which were held in the annexed Crimea. This was posted by the Swedish Foreign Minister Margot Wallström on Twitter.
“We condemn Russia’s actions with regard to the elections of the State Duma in the illegally annexed Crimea. We do not recognize those who will be “elected” in the Crimea,” Wallström said.
Newly appointed US Ambassador to Ukraine, Marie Yovanovitch, said that Washington also does not recognize the …
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Sweden has stationed troops on the island of Gotland in the Baltic Sea
The supreme commander of the Swedish Armed Forces gave an order to permanently deploy 150 soldiers to the island of Gotland. The decision entered into force on September 15 at 7 a.m., the Local reported.
Swedish leaders had previously agreed to permanently deploy soldiers on the strategically located island in the Baltic Sea beginning in late 2017, but early in the morning of Wednesday, September 14, about 150 soldiers from mechanized infantry forces taking part in military drills on the …
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The Foreign Ministers of Finland and Sweden agree on the need for a common approach towards Russia
The Swedish Minister for Foreign Affairs, Margot Wallström, and the Finnish Minister for Foreign Affairs, Timo Soini, met in Stockholm and discussed, in particular, Russia's proposal to hold consultations on the security of the Baltic Sea region. According to the Ministers, the country was encouraged to follow a united approach regarding the Russian Federation, YLE reports.
Soini was skeptical about holding the bilateral consultations with Russia regarding security issues in the Baltic Sea …
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US company to build nuclear fuel plant in Ukraine
Ukraine has reached agreements with Westinghouse with regard to the increase of supply, and the future construction of a nuclear plant in the country. Interfax-Ukraine reported that this was said by the Minister of Energy and Coal Mining of Ukraine, Ihor Nasalik.
“We have agreed on the diversification of supplies to nearly half of the nuclear units. We have also agreed to build a nuclear fuel plant in Ukraine,” Nasalik said.
He said that they reached these agreements during his recent trip to …
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Unidentified drone spotted over NATO exercises in Sweden
Unknown UAVs flew over the prohibited area of Utö (island in Sweden) where the BALTOPS NATO military exercises were being held with Sweden and Finland. The incident took place in June; however, it was kept secret, Swedish daily Dagens Nyheter reports.
Part of the exercise was held from June 10-13 on the island of Utö. There, marines from Sweden and Finland were practicing with colleagues from the U.S.A., Great Britain and Germany. Flights were prohibited during the exercises.
"We have …