Sep 10 What to know ahead of Sweden’s election on Sunday By Vanesa Gera, Associated Press Sweden is holding an election Sunday to elect lawmakers to the 349-seat Riksdag as well as to local offices across the nation of 10 million. Continue reading
Sep 05 Watch 8:38 Sweden’s idyllic holiday island of Gotland militarizes in face of Russian threats By Malcolm Brabant Sweden is on high alert for Russian meddling in their election which takes place next week. Russian President Putin has warned NATO against beefing up its presence in both Sweden and Finland, which are both joining the alliance. As special… Continue watching
Aug 09 WATCH: Biden signs treaty supporting Finland, Sweden’s entry into NATO By Zeke Miller, Associated Press President Joe Biden, who has been the principal player rallying global economic and material support for Ukraine, has sought quick entry for the two previously non-militarily aligned northern European nations. Continue reading
Aug 03 Watch 5:19 News Wrap: Indiana Rep. Jackie Walorski, aides killed in a car crash In our news wrap Wednesday, Republican Rep. Jackie Walorski of Indiana was killed in a car crash along with two young aides, President Biden signed an executive order to help women who cross state lines for abortions, the U.S. began… Continue watching
Aug 03 WATCH: Senate overwhelmingly backs Finland, Sweden for NATO By Lisa Mascaro, Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press Lawmakers call Wednesday's 95-1 vote to expand the Western defensive bloc a “slam-dunk” for U.S. national security and a day of reckoning for Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Continue reading
Jul 19 Senate panel approves NATO expansion, rushing to full Senate vote By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press Tuesday's vote came as lawmakers aim for quick Senate passage and a show of congressional support for expansion of the U.S. and European defense alliance. Continue reading
Jul 18 Turkey warns it can ‘freeze’ Sweden, Finland’s NATO process By Associated Press Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says his country can still "freeze" Sweden and Finland's membership in NATO unless the two countries take steps that meet Ankara's security demands. Continue reading
Jul 05 Watch 3:51 News Wrap: NATO takes another step toward Finland and Sweden memberships In our news wrap Tuesday, NATO's 30 nations signed accession protocols for Finland and Sweden to join the alliance, more than 50,000 people in Sydney, Australia are under evacuation orders amid a flood emergency, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson faces… Continue watching
Jul 05 NATO signs off on Sweden and Finland’s membership bids By Raf Casert, Associated Press The 30 NATO allies have signed off on the protocols needed for Sweden and Finland to become members. Continue reading
Jun 12 U.S. and Sweden conduct military drills on Baltic Sea island By James Brooks, Associated Press Though the annual BALTOPS exercise isn't held in response to a specific threat, this year's edition comes amid heightened tensions with Russia following its invasion of Ukraine. About 7,000 military personnel and 45 ships from 14 NATO countries, as well… Continue reading