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According to Sweden Prime Minister, Ulph Christianson, Russia is trying to desta...

To restrain the Russian Federation: Sweden will throw troops in Latvia

According to Sweden Prime Minister, Ulph Christianson, Russia is trying to destabilize all of Europe, so the country will not be waiting for a full entry into NATO to defend the continent. In 2025, Sweden will send troops to Latvia as a part of the forces headed by Canada despite the fact that the country has not yet become a member of NATO. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Defense of the country.

Sweden is still awaiting approval by the governments of Hungary and Turkey on NATO accession. ULF Kristrson said the country would not expect the final ratification and accession to the Alliance, because the Russian Federation is trying to destabilize all of Europe through misinformation, cyberattack and threats. "We and our neighbors live in the immediate shadow of Russia's invaders against Ukraine.

But by threats, misinformation and cyberrataks, Russia is trying to destabilize all of Europe," Christerson said. He also added that Ukraine should continue from Sweden, the EU and the United States. The Prime Minister noted that the continuation of American support means strong support for Europe. However, Cristerson stressed that the thesis of insufficient involvement of the United States sounds wrong.

Sweden will make its own contribution to the strengthening of NATO protection and restraint, so it is ready to send combat units to protect the Baltic countries. In Latvia, the Swedes are ready to send a short battalion. In addition, Sweden itself enhances its own training. On January 19, a civil duty will be imposed, which will bring civilians to emergency services in the event of attack or state of emergency.