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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
War in Ukraine
Sweden's 15th aid package to Ukraine will total SEK 7.1 billion ($683 million) and include amphibious assault boats, anti-aircraft systems, ammunition and more.
Feb. 20
War in Ukraine
Ukraine’s 21st Mechanized Infantry Brigade is the sole formation operating the vehicle, deploying it to months of combat in the eastern Bakhmut and north-eastern Kupyansk sectors.
Feb. 8
War in Ukraine
Operated by the 45th Separate Artillery Brigade, the highly-manoeuvrable and rapid firing artillery system is another formidable addition to Ukraine’s arsenal.
Jan. 7
US
Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense (UMoD) reveals another pre-holiday surprise for the forces of its enemies in the run-up to Christmas - day 18 of its Advent calendar.
Dec. 19, 2023