The Latest Breaking News from Sweden

Russia will deploy nuclear weapons in the Baltic region if Finland and Sweden join Nato, one of Vladimir Putin’s most senior allies has warned.

One of Russian President Vladimir Putin's closest allies warned NATO on Thursday that if Sweden and Finland joined the U.S.-led military alliance then Russia would deploy nuclear weapons and hypersonic missiles in a European exclave.

Helsinki promises decision about whether to apply to join alliance within weeks, while Stockholm is also reviewing its security policy

Sweden's Ericsson, under fire for its handling of a bribery investigation in Iraq, warned on Thursday of a potential fine by US regulators and reported a fall in first-quarter core earnings over its suspension of business in Russia. Last week, investors publicly rebuked Chief Executive Borje Ekholm and the board…

Ukrainian authorities expect a strong Russian offensive in the eastern Luhansk and Donetsk regions.

‘Whole security landscape’ changed with Russian invasion of Ukraine, say leaders at joint press conference

Russia has warned both countries against joining Nato

European Union nations Finland and Sweden have reached important stages on their way to possible NATO membership

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has pushed Finland and Sweden to the verge of applying for NATO membership and abandoning a belief held for decades that peace was best kept by not publicly choosing sides.

Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin and her Swedish counterpart say a decision could come by late June.

Ireland held firm against Sweden as they boosted their World Cup hopes.