Sweden’s intelligence name Russia main military threat as drone incursions and sabotage mount
Two Nordic intelligence services in two weeks have reached the same conclusion: Russia is the Baltic region's most serious military threat.
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Sweden confirms Ukraine to use EU’s $95 bn defense tranche for Gripen fighter purchase
Sweden's defense chief confirmed Ukraine plans to tap the EU's €60 billion military equipment fund to begin purchasing Gripen fighters, with negotiations underway for international co-financing of the deal, according to Swedish outlet Nyheterna.
Europe scrambles to ship generators to Ukraine as thousands of Kyiv families remain without heat three days after Russian strikes
International partners delivered backup energy equipment totaling over 145 MW in a single week, while over 230 repair crews battle to restore heating knocked out during Russia's overnight attack on 3 February.
Sweden and Denmark to jointly purchase drone-killing air defense systems for Ukraine
Tridon Mk2 units to protect critical infrastructure within months.
Denmark gives most to Ukraine relative to GDP — US lags behind (INFOGRAPHIC)
Baltic and Nordic states dominate the top of the rankings, with Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, and Sweden all committing over 1.4% of their economies to Ukrainian defense.
Sweden prepares “one of its largest” aid packages for Ukraine with air defense, deep-strike drones
Saab systems and expanded support for Ukraine's defense industry included.
“Z-nuns” used Swedish churches to raise money for Russian military – The Telegraph
Church of Sweden warns of sisters' ties to GRU military intelligence.
Two Baltic cables hit in days—Russia’s sabotage war ramps up underwater
Authorities in Latvia launched a criminal probe after another critical telecom line was damaged near Liepāja just days after another was struck between Finland and Estonia.
Don’t wait for Russian “equipment with Z on it” in European streets to aid Ukraine’s fight, says Zelenskyy
When Putin says "we don't plan to attack," that's the first bell.
Sweden transfers $66.4 million to Ukraine’s Energy Support Fund as total contributions exceed $211 million
Sweden adds $66.4M to Ukraine's Energy Support Fund—part of $268M in December contributions. Funds purchase equipment for power operators in Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, and Chernihiv oblasts.
Swedish authorities board sanctioned Russian vessel after engine failure in Oresund strait
A Russian freighter that reportedly ferries North Korean weapons to Moscow spent the weekend under inspection by Swedish Customs, Coast Guard, and special police forces after mechanical problems forced it to anchor in Swedish waters
Russian vessel tied to North Korea ammo shipments boarded by Swedish authorities in Baltic Sea
Owner company M Leasing LLC is under US and EU sanctions for arms-related shipping.
Swedish Navy spots armed Russian military personnel aboard shadow fleet tankers in Baltic Sea
Moscow runs military operation to protect sanctions-dodging oil shipments.
I saw how Kharkiv’s hospitals survived bombardment. NATO needs to learn before 2026.
Healthcare resilience is NATO's missing eighth pillar
“Ukraine is now Sweden’s top aid priority”: Stockholm redirects billions from five countries to fund energy reconstruction
Stockholm aims for 10 billion kronor in Ukraine support by 2026.
Swedish FM: Russia is a real threat, we must deter them in every possible way
NATO foreign ministers from Sweden, Lithuania and Norway delivered a unified message against Russian aggression and any territorial concessions, with Sweden's top diplomat emphasizing that proximity to Russia means knowing deterrence is essential.
Sweden allocates $116 million in winter aid package to Ukraine
As European partners coordinate winter support for Ukraine, Sweden committed $116 million targeting energy supply and damaged infrastructure repair.
Sweden: Ukraine could receive billions to continue defense and reconstruction if Europe agrees
Swedish defense minister claims frozen Russian assets must be used for Ukraine.
Sweden calls for urgent Ukraine support after Russia’s latest strike proves peace “not an option”
A massive Russian attack on Ukraine that forced Moldova to close its airspace and put Polish air defenses on full alert has prompted Sweden's top diplomat to demand stronger international pressure on Moscow
US and Ukraine report progress in Geneva peace consultations
Just before the meeting, Trump lashed out at Kyiv for allegedly showing “zero gratitude” toward the US.