Sweden is worried about Russian aggression
Sweden’s security strategy will be completely undermined if NATO agrees not to expand further and limit its part of its activities in Europe, as requested by Russia, the Swedish Armed Forces chief told a newspaper.
Russia has amassed troops near its border with Ukraine, raising concerns in the West. While denying Washington allegations that it is preparing an invasion, Moscow wants a number of security guarantees, including halting the Atlantic military alliance’s eastward expansion.
Russia’s demands have angered Europeans who are not members of NATO, including Sweden, which supports its alliance and does not want its relationship to end, even if it has no plans to join. NATO.
“The proposals for a new security provision have laid the foundations for the structure of our security policy,” General Michael Biden told Dagens Nyheter.
“We aim to become a stronger defense force in all categories and to develop a great defense. But that depends on the developed international cooperation “.
The Swedish government has stepped up its diplomacy, with Foreign Minister Anne Linde meeting with US officials and Magdalena Anderson eager to hold talks with NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg today.
Anderson said after talks yesterday, Thursday, with Finnish President Sauli Niinisto that Europe’s security provision is non-negotiable. “In Sweden, we decide for ourselves about our foreign and security policy and who we work with.”
Source: ΑΠΕ