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Sweden says its weapons are "significant" boost for Ukraine

Sweden's prime minister is pledging to rush fearsome Archer artillery systems to Ukraine “as soon as possible.”

The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023

Infographic: How much have NATO members spent on Ukraine?

Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the 30 members of the alliance have committed at least $80bn of aid to Kyiv.

Al Jazeera · Feb 15, 2023

Sweden's government to present NATO bill to parliament in March

Sweden's government will present a NATO accession bill to parliament in March, its foreign minister said on Wednesday, though the timing for membership still depends on both Turkey and Hungary backing the bid.

Reuters · Feb 15, 2023

WRC Sweden: The Good, The Bad and a title race teaser

The blue touch paper for this year's World Rally Championship title battle has been lit after M-Sport’s Ott Tanak took victory in a Rally Sweden classic. Autosport reviews the highs, lows, turning points, close calls and heartbreak from the year's only snow rally

Autosport · Feb 14, 2023

EU seeks to use frozen Russian funds to rebuild Ukraine

The European Union will on Wednesday launch an ad hoc group to investigate how billions of dollars in frozen Russian funds, including central bank reserves, can be used for reconstruction work in Ukraine, the Swedish government said on Tuesday.

Reuters · Feb 14, 2023

Nato chief says ‘no signs’ Putin wants peace as he issues ammunition call

Jens Stoltenberg urges members to ramp up production for Ukraine, saying Russian leader ‘is preparing for more war’

The Guardian - UK · Feb 14, 2023

NATO chief unfazed about Finland, Sweden joining together

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg is playing down the importance of Finland and Sweden joining the world’s biggest security organization at the same time

The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2023

US defence head says Ukrainian counteroffensive is expected in the spring

Ukraine is expected to launch its own offensive in the spring, said US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin on Tuesday as Russian forces continue their fight to seize the city of Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine. The announcement came as NATO defence ministers gathered for talks on how to step up their…

France 24 · Feb 14, 2023

Sweden's king to undergo planned surgery in heart area

Sweden's King Carl XVI Gustaf will undergo a planned a surgical procedure through peephole surgery in the heart area

The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2023

NATO boss: more important Sweden, Finland join soon than together

The head of NATO said on Tuesday it was more important that Finland and Sweden's applications last year to join the alliance, seeking greater security after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, were ratified quickly than together.

Reuters · Feb 14, 2023