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Swedish Nato jets intercept Russian reconnaissance plane over Baltic Sea
Two Swedish fighter jets were scrambled under Nato command to escort away a Russian aircraft over the Baltic sea.
Why NATO's 'Trump whisperer' general secretary is treading carefully on Greenland
He's been dubbed the "Trump whisperer," but NATO general secretary Mark Rutte struggled to get a word in Thursday as the US president mused about annexing Greenland and criticised allies over defence spending.
'Ice in the stomach': Swedish politicians react to Trump's new world order
European leaders are reeling from from the new US administration's statements on Ukraine, European defence, and European politics, so how are politicians in Sweden positioning themselves for President Donald Trump's new world order?
Danish PM 'open-minded' but wants US support on use of troops in Ukraine
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen says the Danish government is "open-minded" on the issue of using its military as a peacekeeping force in Ukraine but warned a key question was if the United States was "going to back up on Europe".
'I think it's the Russians': Swedish defence expert on cable sabotage
Joakim Paasikivi, the retired Lieutenant Colonel who is one of Sweden's leading defence commentators, tells The Local's Nordic Editor Richard Orange why he thinks Russia is behind the spate of cable sabotage over the last few months.
'Historic decision': Sweden's role in Nato's deterrence and defence in 2025
Sweden is for the first time set to send troops to Nato from the start of 2025.
Sweden prepared to manage Nato land force in Finland
Sweden is willing to manage a future Nato land force in neighbouring Finland, which shares a border with Russia, the two newest members of the military alliance announced on Monday.
'Neutrality must be revised': Swiss urged to be closer to Nato
Switzerland should consider a more flexible approach to its military neutrality and seek closer defence cooperation with NATO and the European Union, a major security commission concluded Thursday.
Sweden's government labels Russia its biggest security threat
Russia is the greatest security threat facing Sweden and its allies in the next several years, Stockholm said in a strategy outline published on Monday.
EXPLAINED: Is national service compulsory in Sweden?
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak recently revealed plans to introduce compulsory national service, referencing Sweden as an inspiration for this. But how does national service work in Sweden, and is it compulsory for everyone?
What's on the agenda for German chancellor's visit to Sweden?
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is in Sweden to discuss security and business competitiveness with his Nordic colleagues on a two-day visit.
Swedish PM says he'd consider hosting nuclear weapons in wartime
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said there's broad consensus not to allow nuclear weapons on Swedish soil in peacetime, but added that wartime is a different matter.
Sweden to send first Nato troops abroad since joining military alliance
If parliament greenlights the mission, Sweden will next year contribute Nato troops to Latvian defence, said Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson.
IN PICTURES: 'New era' as Nato flag hoisted outside Swedish parliament
'Sweden wants peace,' said King Carl XVI Gustaf as he spoke at a flag-hoisting ceremony outside the Swedish parliament to mark his country's Nato membership.
Nato secretary-general: Sweden joining alliance shows Putin 'failed'
Sweden joining Nato shows Russian President Vladimir Putin 'failed' in his strategy of weakening the alliance, secretary-general Jens Stoltenberg said as Sweden's flag was hoisted at the Nato headquarters in Brussels.
What does Nato membership mean for Sweden?
Sweden became a member of Nato on March 7th, but what does membership actually mean for Sweden?
Biden welcomes Sweden to Nato in State of the Union address
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson attended US President Joe Biden's State of the Union address, just hours after Sweden formally became a member of Nato.
'The beginning of something new': Sweden makes history by joining Nato
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has handed over Sweden's Nato accession documents in Washington, meaning Sweden is now officially a member of the Nato defence alliance.
UPDATED: What happens next for Sweden's Nato application?
Hungary on Monday ratified Sweden's Nato application, and now only a few steps remain before the country can become a full member of the defence alliance.
Hungary votes through Sweden's Nato application
Hungary's parliament on Monday afternoon voted through Sweden's Nato application, clearing the final hurdle before the Nordic country can join the military alliance.
Hungary set to approve Sweden's Nato application after almost two years
Hungary is expected to ratify Sweden's Nato application on Monday afternoon, the final obstacle for an enlargement of the alliance spurred by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
How will Sweden's Nato membership affect Baltic Sea security?
Sweden's Nato membership is expected to be ratified by Hungary – the last holdout – on Monday, which adds a final puzzle piece to the alliance around the strategically important Baltic Sea.
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson to meet Viktor Orban in Budapest
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson will meet Hungarian counterpart Viktor Orban on Friday ahead of a key parliamentary vote in Budapest on Sweden's stalled bid to join Nato.