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Sweden has signed a $4 billion contract with Naval Group for four frigates. The first ship is scheduled to be delivered in 2030.
Belgium opposed using €200 billion in frozen Russian assets for Ukraine. Sweden, Poland, the Netherlands and Spain supported the scheme.
Belgium’s Defense Minister said that the country would not support the use of frozen Russian assets. The EU plans to discuss the issue next week.
After the failure of the FCAS project, Paris offered Stockholm cooperation in developing a new fighter jet and manufacturing engines. There is currently no official agreement.
Crown Prince Haakon automatically ascended the throne following the death of his father, Harald. His successor is 22-year-old Ingrid Alexandra.
Flash floods have claimed the lives of at least 359 people, while more than 1,400 are missing. They include citizens of more than 30 countries.
Sweden, the Netherlands, Spain and Poland, among others, are calling on the European Commission to resume work on using more than €200 billion in Russian assets. Belgium fears legal and financial risks.
NABU, SAPO and HACC are turning into a «parallel government» and an instrument of political struggle, - The Economist.
Poland has concluded an agreement for several thousand Piorun systems and hundreds of launchers for itself, Lithuania, Latvia and Norway. Deliveries will continue until 2030.
Gripen fighter jets are being prepared to defend Ukraine's airspace.
Six associations called on Infantino to resign and demanded reforms, an independent investigation, and an audit of FIFA governance.
The Nordic and Baltic countries reaffirmed their political, military, and financial support for Ukraine. They are also ready to help\r\nprotect its energy sector and ports.
On the eve of Independence Day, the leaders of six countries arrived in the capital of Ukraine. They will hold talks with Zelenskyy and are preparing important decisions.
Sweden tested the launch of Taurus from a Gripen C, accelerating the missile’s integration. This is important for future Ukrainian Gripens, but does not mean that Taurus will be transferred.
Sweden conducted the first confirmed launch of a Taurus from a JAS 39 Gripen at the Vidsel test range. Full operational readiness has not yet been achieved.
The 18-year-old attacker killed a female student and seriously wounded two teenagers. Police are examining his links to online communities that promote violence.
In Fagersta, an 18-year-old attacker killed a 17-year-old girl and injured three students. Two of the victims are in serious condition.
At the Brinell School in Fagersta, a man with a sword injured several people. Police detained the suspect; according to other reports, they shot him.
The plant will produce propellant for the FP-7, FP-7. x, and Flamingo missiles. The plant is being built in accordance with all the requirements of European legislation.
Belgium is battling the largest forest fire in the history of recorded observations, which has engulfed 3,000 hectares of the High Fens nature reserve. Authorities evacuated residents of two villages, while the EU sent aircraft to help.
Finnish cuisine was shaped by the climate and nature, combining simple and hearty dishes made with fish, game meat, berries, and dairy products. Traditional dishes such as kalakukko and kalakeitto reflect a unique combination of ingredients.
Sweden’s opposition bloc has 50. 6% support, compared with 46.9% for the coalition, with the gap narrowing to 3.7 percentage points. The rise in support for the Christian Democrats to 7.5% contributed to this.
The Swedish Security Service detected and stopped a Russian intelligence operation that, through an agent at a foreign diplomatic mission, was gathering information to influence decision-making. The aim was to discredit Sweden, the EU and NATO.
Acting Minister of Defense Yevhenii Khmara held talks with his Swedish and Norwegian counterparts. They discussed support for financing drones, countering ballistic threats, and long-term projects.
Russia produces and uses ballistic missiles faster than the world can produce modern interceptor missiles. This imbalance forces a review of approaches to building the global security system.
President Zelensky stated that Ukrainian pilots are training in Sweden, and soon "Gripens" will appear in the sky. Work with France on the supply of "Rafale" fighters is ongoing.
Ukraine and Great Britain discussed strengthening air defense, anti-ballistic projects, and the supply of Meteor missiles for Gripen aircraft. The meeting took place between the acting Minister of Defense of Ukraine and the Chief of the Defence Staff of Britain.
SBU and GUR took fourth place in the ranking of European intelligence services by L'Express, scoring 77 points. Experts noted the ingenuity of Ukrainian intelligence services and their complex operations.
At least 57 people died trying to reach the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, after about 50,000 migrants entered this territory from Morocco.
Kyiv Dynamo lost to PAOK with a score of 2:0 in the second qualifying round of the Europa League. The team will continue its performances in the third round of the Conference League.