Sweden has no plans to deploy NATO nuclear weapons on its territory
Kyiv • UNN
Sweden, as a new member of NATO, has no plans to deploy the alliance's nuclear weapons on its territory in peacetime, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg have said.
Sweden, as a new NATO member, currently has no plans to deploy the alliance's nuclear weapons on its territory. This was stated by Prime Minister Ulf Kristerson during a joint press conference with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.
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The Swedish prime minister emphasized that his country, which recently joined the Alliance, accepts all its capabilities and understands the need for the entire NATO defense capability, including the nuclear strategy.
On the other hand, we make it clear that we see no need for Sweden to deploy permanent bases or nuclear weapons on Swedish soil in peacetime
Addendum
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg agreed with this position and assured that the Alliance forces have no plans to increase the number of countries possessing nuclear weapons.
As the Prime Minister said, this is Sweden's decision. There are no plans to increase the number of NATO member states with nuclear weapons
According to him, NATO is conducting various exercises to strengthen the defense of Sweden and Finland, but does not plan permanent bases. At the same time, the NATO Secretary General emphasized that it is Sweden's decision if they consider it in the future.
Recall
Sweden officially joined NATO as the 32nd member country after abandoning its non-aligned policy due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
The flag-raising ceremony took place at NATO Headquarters in Brussels with the participation of Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden and NATO officials.
