11 minutes agoSwedish military intelligence: The threat from Russia has increased
Periskopi(3 years ago)
(3 years ago)Russia poses clear military threat in the area near Sweden, but its forces are now engaged in the war in Ukraine, the Swedish Intelligence and Military Security Service (MUST) said on Monday. Europe's “Security Order, as we know it, has stopped existing... so risks have increased for [...]
Europe's “Security Order, as we know it, has ceased to exist... so the dangers to Swedish security --” have increased, said Lena Hall, leader of this service, at a news conference.
Hallin has also said he expects Russia to strengthen military capacities in the area near Sweden, when possible, in response to Sweden and Finland's application for NATO membership.
She has said that the Swedish Intelligence and Military Security Service has estimated that Russia wants to avoid escalating tensions that could result in conflict with NATO.
However, there is much uncertainty, especially those related to the willingness of the Russian leadership to engage in major risks”, she has said, adding that high tensions can increase the risks of accidents, and that misjudgment can lead to conflict.
Russia's war in Ukraine began on February 24, 2022.
Russian President Vladimir Putin calls the war “special military operation” to demilitarise Ukraine.
The West has responded to Russia, striking the economy of this state with severe sanctions.
As a result of the war, thousands have died, and millions of others have been displaced from their homes.
