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Sweden beefs up military defenses to face Russia threat

Sweden has been beefing up its defenses in the face of increasing Russian aggression.

05/25/2017

PBS News Hour

Sweden beefs up military defenses to face Russia threat

Clip: 5/25/2017 | 8m 46s

Sweden has been beefing up its defenses in the face of increasing Russian aggression.

Twelve years ago, Sweden demilitarized the strategic island of Gotland, deeming Russia a non-threat. But times have changed, and Sweden has been beefing up its defenses in the face of increasing Russian aggression. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant reports.

05/25/2017

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