Boris Johnson and Swedish prime minister Magdalena Andersson have signed an historic security assurance declaration in the face of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Ms Andersson says the declaration means the UK and Sweden will assist each other “in a variety of ways”, which may include “military resources”. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Boris Johnson and Swedish prime minister Magdalena Andersson have signed an historic security assurance declaration in the face of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The British prime minister is set to sign a similar declaration with Finland later on Wednesday. The declarations mean the UK will support both countries should they come under attack. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Boris Johnson has arrived in Sweden for talks with Magdalena Andersson at her country retreat, Harpsund. The British and Swedish prime ministers are expected to discuss broad security issues as both Sweden and Finland consider whether to apply for Nato membership in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Finland and Sweden, Accelerate Talks, To Join NATO.
On April 13, Finland and Sweden
strongly indicated that they
intend to join NATO in the near future. .
On April 13, Finland and Sweden
strongly indicated that they
intend to join NATO in the near future. .
Business Insider reports that the news comes despite Russia's warning of "serious military and political" retaliation should the two neutral nations join the alliance. .
Business Insider reports that the news comes despite Russia's warning of "serious military and political" retaliation should the two neutral nations join the alliance. .
While speaking at a joint press conference,
Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin said, , "Everything changed when Russia invaded Ukraine.".
While speaking at a joint press conference,
Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin said, , "Everything changed when Russia invaded Ukraine.".
I won't give any kind of timetable when we will make our decisions, but I think it will happen quite fast. Within weeks, not within months, Sanna Marin, Finnish Prime Minister, via Business Insider.
Business Insider reports that Swedish Prime Minister
Magdalena Andersson also addressed
the likelihood of Sweden joining NATO. .
Business Insider reports that Swedish Prime Minister
Magdalena Andersson also addressed
the likelihood of Sweden joining NATO. .
This is a very important time in history.
There is a before and after the 24th
of February. The security landscape
has completely changed, Magdalena Andersson, Swedish Prime Minister,
via Business Insider.
This is a very important time in history.
There is a before and after the 24th
of February. The security landscape
has completely changed, Magdalena Andersson, Swedish Prime Minister,
via Business Insider.
Given this situation we have to really think
through what is best for Sweden and our
security and our peace in this new situation, Magdalena Andersson, Swedish Prime Minister,
via Business Insider.
On April 13, Finland's government released
a security assessment that concluded an alliance
with NATO would boost regional security. .
On April 13, Finland's government released
a security assessment that concluded an alliance
with NATO would boost regional security. .
Similarly, the Swedish government
is set to release a security analysis
report by the end of May. .
We have to analyze the situation to see
what is best for Sweden's security for
the Swedish people in this new situation.
And you shouldn't rush into that,
you should make it very seriously, Magdalena Andersson, Swedish Prime Minister,
via Business Insider
Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published
Russia to Build Up , Military Presence , Along Western Border .
On May 20, Russia's Defense Ministry said
it would bolster its military presence along
its Western Military District by the end of 2022. .
On May 20, Russia's Defense Ministry said
it would bolster its military presence along
its Western Military District by the end of 2022. .
Fox News reports that Defense Minister
General Sergei Shoigu said the move was in response to increased Western military activity in the region.
Fox News reports that Defense Minister
General Sergei Shoigu said the move was in response to increased Western military activity in the region.
We are taking adequate countermeasures.
Under these conditions, we are actively
improving the combat composition
of the troops. By the end of the year,
12 military units and subunits will
be formed in the Western Military District, General Sergei Shoigu, Russian Defense Minister,
via Fox News.
According to Shoigu, the United States
has increased its strategic aviation presence
in Europe 15-fold in recent months.
According to Shoigu, the United States
has increased its strategic aviation presence
in Europe 15-fold in recent months.
The news comes just days
after Finland and Sweden
formalized their bids to join NATO.
The news comes just days
after Finland and Sweden
formalized their bids to join NATO.
Last month, Russia threatened to deploy
hypersonic and nuclear warheads in the
Western Military District if NATO continued to expand. .
Last month, Russia threatened to deploy
hypersonic and nuclear warheads in the
Western Military District if NATO continued to expand. .
Fox News reports that Russian President
Vladimir Putin has long considered
NATO to be Moscow's largest threat. .
Fox News reports that Russian President
Vladimir Putin has long considered
NATO to be Moscow's largest threat. .
On May 19, NATO's Military Committee announced that it was developing a strategy that would
cover land, air, sea, space and cyber threats.
On May 19, NATO's Military Committee announced that it was developing a strategy that would
cover land, air, sea, space and cyber threats.
President Putin's war in Ukraine
has presented us with a new strategic
reality. We always have to be ready
to expect the unexpected, Admiral Robert Bauer, NATO’s Military Committee, via Fox News.
President Putin's war in Ukraine
has presented us with a new strategic
reality. We always have to be ready
to expect the unexpected, Admiral Robert Bauer, NATO’s Military Committee, via Fox News
Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published
Finland and Sweden are pushing ahead with their efforts to join NATO. Russia's invasion of Ukraine has convinced Sweden to end decades of military nonalignment. It is a momentous shift for the country.
#NATO #Sweden #OIDW
Turkey's Erdogan Confirms , He Will Block Finland and Sweden's , Bids to Join NATO.
On May 19, Turkey's president,
Recep Tayyip Erdogan, said that he will
block Sweden and Finland's bids to join NATO. .
On May 19, Turkey's president,
Recep Tayyip Erdogan, said that he will
block Sweden and Finland's bids to join NATO. .
Business Insider reports that the move
complicates a massive shift in European
geopolitics driven by Russia's war with Ukraine.
Business Insider reports that the move
complicates a massive shift in European
geopolitics driven by Russia's war with Ukraine.
We will continue our policy in a determined
way. We have told allies that we will say no
to Finland and Sweden's NATO membership, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President of Turkey,
via Business Insider.
Turkey has the ability to veto any new country's attempt to join NATO, as all 30 member
nations must approve new members. .
Turkey has the ability to veto any new country's attempt to join NATO, as all 30 member
nations must approve new members. .
Business Insider reports that Turkey
is seeking concessions in exchange for allowing
Sweden and Finland to join the alliance.
Business Insider reports that Turkey
is seeking concessions in exchange for allowing
Sweden and Finland to join the alliance.
Turkey is reportedly looking
to have suspected Kurdish militants
extradited from Finland and Sweden.
Turkey is reportedly looking
to have suspected Kurdish militants
extradited from Finland and Sweden.
It will also ask NATO members to remove limits
on Turkey's ability to purchase weapons.
It will also ask NATO members to remove limits
on Turkey's ability to purchase weapons.
Earlier this week,
Finland and Sweden formally
submitted requests to join NATO. .
Earlier this week,
Finland and Sweden formally
submitted requests to join NATO. .
Business Insider reports that the process,
complicated by Turkey's objections,
could now take weeks or months.
Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published
When NATO foreign ministers gather in Berlin for an informal meeting, they will be joined by the foreign ministers of Sweden and Finland to discuss a potential NATO membership of the two countries.
#Finland #Sweden #Nato
"For me, it is about respect, but I also do not want to lead a government where there may be grounds... Zee News - Published Also reported by •Indian Express •IndiaTimes
Andersson was voted in by Sweden’s parliament as prime minister last week, but resigned seven hours later after the defeat of her budget and the departure of a junior coalition party.
Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:46Published
The first-ever woman elected to be Prime Minister of Sweden, Magdalena Andersson, resigned after suffering a budget defeat in the parliament.
#Sweden #MagdalenaAndersson #FemalePMSweden