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The Latest Breaking News from Pål Jonson

Ukraine-Russia latest: Trump ‘ready to do major sanctions’ on Moscow when Nato countries stop buying Putin’s oil

Trump’s latest statement comes after US called Russia’s Polish airspace violations ‘alarming’

The Independent UK

NATO allies insist Ukraine and Europe must be in peace talks as Trump touts Putin meeting

Several NATO allies are insisting that Ukraine and Europe must not be cut out of any peace negotiations, after U.S. President Donald Trump signaled that he would hold talks soon with Russian President Vladimir Putin

The Independent UK

Sweden scraps plans for 13 offshore windfarms over Russia security fears

Decision comes after military concludes projects would complicate defending Nato’s newest member against attack

The Guardian - UK

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Swedish defense chief says actions against Philippines in South China Sea threaten global security

Sweden’s defense chief has expressed alarm over Beijing’s repeated dangerous maneuvers against Philippine vessels in the disputed South China Sea, saying such actions threaten local and global security, undermine regional stability and underscore the need to invest “for our security and freedom.”

The Independent UK

NATO member-to-be Sweden and the US sign defense deal, saying it strengthens regional security

On the brink of joining NATO, Sweden has signed a defense cooperation agreement with Washington that will allow the United States access to all of the military bases across the Scandinavian country, saying the deal would bolster regional security

The Independent UK

What happened in the Russia-Ukraine war this week? Catch up with the must-read news and analysis

10 years since one man in Maidan changed everything; Ukrainian Vogue looks beyond fashion; Ukraine facing another long, bitter winter

The Guardian - AU

Sweden must join Nato soon to ward off Russian threat, says defence minister

Exclusive: Pål Jonson unable to give timeline for completion of membership process but confident it will happen

The Guardian - UK

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On the brink of joining NATO, Sweden seeks to boost its defense spending by 28%

The Swedish government says it wants to increase its defense budget by 28%, putting it on track to reach the military spending target 2% of gross domestic product set by the NATO alliance, which the Scandinavian country is preparing to join

The Independent UK

Japan supports Sweden's NATO membership as defense ministers strengthen ties

Japan’s defense minister has expressed his country’s support for Sweden’s NATO membership during talks with his Swedish counterpart

The Independent UK

Swedish defense minister says NATO full membership is top priority

Sweden's defense minister says his country’s top priority is to gain full NATO membership before the allied leaders gather for their mid-July summit

The Independent UK

Age of airman in leaks case not the issue: defense chief

The age of the 21-year-old airman charged in one of the most significant U.S. intelligence leaks in recent memory has been the focus of a growing question: Why would the nation give someone so young access to some of its most important secrets

The Independent UK

Austin hopes Turkey will act on Sweden NATO bid before July

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says it’s important that Turkey decides to allow Sweden to join NATO “sooner versus later.”

The Independent UK

Turkey condemns burning of Qur’an during far-right protest in Sweden

Event in front of Turkish embassy will further inflame tensions between two countries

The Guardian - UK

Turkey condemns Sweden protests, cancels ministers' meeting

Turkey has canceled a planned visit by Sweden’s defense minister in response to the Nordic country’s issuing of permits for anti-Turkish protests

The Independent UK

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