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Ukraine
Sweden, Norway and Iceland all signed unprecedented bilateral security agreements with Ukraine in Stockholm, where Ukrainian Volodymyr Zelensky was visiting.
Jun. 1
Sweden
The “Swedish AWACS” have advanced radar systems capable of detecting and tracking fighters, bombers, helicopters, cruise missiles, and naval targets across vast volumes of the battlespace.
May. 29
Poland
Polish PM told TVN24 on Monday, May 20, that the nine, citizens of Poland, Ukraine and Belarus, were suspected of committing acts of sabotage ordered by Russian intelligence services.
May. 21
Russia
The official said Sweden is now closely monitoring the ships Russia has used to bypass oil sanctions after spotting “antennas and masts” atypical of fishing vessels.
Apr. 23
NATO
Norwegian investigations have discovered that said cottages, in close vicinity to Norwegian military bases, were owned by Russian elites with ties to the Kremlin.
Apr. 9
War in Ukraine
Early voting begins in Russian elections; US Ambassador gives Orban a dressing down; Stockholm promises €30 million in ammo; Russia moves westward in Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk
Mar. 15
NATO
Swedish JAS-39 Gripen multi-role fighter aircraft were scrambled alongside Belgian and German aircraft to investigate an unidentified track over the Baltic Sea emanating from Kaliningrad.
Mar. 14
NATO
Sweden's accession officially happened last Thursday in Washington, where Kristersson handed over the relevant documents at the US State Department.
Mar. 11
War in Ukraine
Zelensky to visit Turkey, talks to center on safe shipping; Sweden joins NATO, ending 200 years of neutrality; Vilnius and London to send critical weaponry to Kyiv; Small Russian gains near Kupyansk
Mar. 8
NATO
Sweden joins NATO after over 200 years of non-alignment, NATO Secretary Jens Stoltenberg said.
Mar. 7
NATO
Finland and Sweden launched a joint bid after Russia in 2022 invaded Ukraine, which had unsuccessfully sought to join NATO -- which considers an attack on one member an attack on all.
Mar. 7
NATO
: Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Finland, along with Sweden, abandoned their long-held neutral stance and became the Alliance’s 31st and 32nd members.
Mar. 7
War in Ukraine
Sweden's Security Service (Sapo) said the Russian state was using the church “as a platform for gathering intelligence and other security-threatening activities.”
Feb. 29
NATO
The Ukrainian Air Force looks on track to get Sweden’s impressive Gripen fighter jet, but even though the Swedes seem motivated, if it happens it will take about a year.
Feb. 27
NATO
After almost two years of intense negotiations, Budapest’s National Assembly dealt another blow to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s geopolitical ambitions.
Feb. 27
NATO
Sweden's NATO membership bid looks set to clear the final hurdle, with Hungary scheduled to vote on ratification on Monday.
Feb. 26
Since the start of the war, Stockholm has repeatedly urged Swedes to prepare both mentally and logistically for the possibility of war, citing the serious security situation in its vicinity.
Nov. 18