Tag: Sweden
Will Finland and Sweden joining NATO make Europe safer? | Inside Story
Finland and Sweden decided against joining NATO for many years. Both have a long history of remaining neutral during wars and staying out of military alliances. All that changed when Russia invaded Ukraine. Leaders of the Nordic nations blame President Vladimir Putin for endangering security in Europe. Russia’s already warning of ‘far-reaching consequences’ if both countries join the western military alliance. What could those consequences…
What would it mean if Finland and Sweden join Nato? – BBC News
Finland and Sweden are said to be considering a joint bid to join Nato despite fears of retaliation from Russia. Stockholm and Helsinki have long pursued policies of military neutrality to avoid conflict with regional powers. But, Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin said “everything had changed” when Russia attacked Ukraine and told reporters that Helsinki must to be “prepared for all kinds of actions from…
Unrest in Sweden over planned Quran burnings – BBC News
Clashes have taken place for a fourth day in several Swedish cities, sparked by the apparent burning of a Quran by a far-right, anti-immigrant group. Local media said three people were injured in the eastern city of Norrköping on Sunday when police fired warning shots at rioters. Several vehicles were set on fire and at least 17 people were arrested. On Saturday, vehicles including a…