Europe
Amid tensions with Russia, Sweden increases defense budget by 40%
Sweden will increase military spending by about 40% in the next five years and double the number of people conscripted into its armed forces as it aims to strengthen its defence amid growing tensions with Russia, the government […]
Europe
EU Pledges Fighter Jets Transfers to Ukraine, Sweden Breaks Neutrality
The European Union (EU) has said it will provide fighter jets to Ukraine as part of a €450 million ($502.3 million) support package of lethal aid. European foreign ministers agreed to the package, along with […]
Europe
Hungary to ratify Sweden’s NATO membership bid
Hungary is the only NATO member yet to ratify Sweden’s membership to the world’s largest military alliance. The Hungarian parliament can ratify Sweden’s NATO membership when it convenes for its new session later this month, […]
