Tag: Ann Linde
Erdoğan’s list of demands to admit Sweden into NATO
Sweden’s prime minister and foreign minister have described the Kurdish armed YPG militia in Syria as “dubious” due to close ties to the terrorist group PKK. Even Sweden’s previous government has written in the tripartite agreement between Turkey and Finland that it will not support the militia YPG or its political branch PYD. But while […]
437: Ulf Kristersson continues to run
The moderates’ party leader Ulf Kristersson continues to try to form a government, even though everything is “in principle completely clear”. Tomorrow, Friday, it is time to meet the Speaker again. The lack of trust between SD and other parties has put a damper on the wheel. At the same time, Johan Pehrson states that […]
Nord Stream is not leaking the EU by chance
The pipeline incidents ?are the result of an intentional act? insisted the diplomat The gas leaks at the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines “are not a coincidence,” the EU’s foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, said on Wednesday, adding that Brussels would support any investigation “aimed at getting full clarity.” “All available information indicates that […]
Sweden reveals complication in NATO talks
Turkey has repeatedly raised the issue of pictures of Swedish parliamentarians waving PKK flags, Stockholm’s foreign minister said Talks with Turkey about Sweden’s accession to NATO have become more difficult, Swedish Foreign Minister Ann Linde said on Saturday. That’s because images emerged in July showing several left-wing Swedish parliamentarians posing with flags from a Kurdish […]
Biden signs US support for Finland and Sweden’s NATO applications
Earlier this month, senators voted 95-1 for Finland and Sweden to join, giving the United States, 23rd out of 30 NATO countries, official support. “Just a few months ago, I welcomed the President of Finland and the Prime Minister of Sweden to the White House to show the strong support of the United States for […]
Biden signs the ratification of US support to Finland, Sweden NATO offers
Washington [US]August 10 (ANI): US President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed US ratification of bids by Finland and Sweden to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), moving a step closer in response to Russia’s special military operation in Ukraine . President Biden said on Twitter, “Finland and Sweden will make NATO stronger. Today I […]
The US Senate approves NATO membership in Finland, Sweden
Washington DC [US]August 4 (ANI): Amid threats from Russian President Vladimir Putin that Sweden and Finland would face unspecified retaliation if they joined NATO, the US Senate on Wednesday (local time) approved both countries’ applications to join the alliance. The Senate voted overwhelmingly to approve a treaty that would expand NATO to include Finland and […]
Swedish top diplomat criticizes the left for supporting terrorists
Turkey has previously accused Sweden of supporting and arming Kurdish organizations that it considers terrorists Sweden’s Foreign Minister Ann Linde on Tuesday condemned members of the country’s Left Party for posing with the flags of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) and its Syrian offshoots, YPG and YPJ, during a political event. Turkey recently lifted its […]
Swedish top diplomat criticizes the left for supporting “terrorists”
Turkey has previously accused Sweden of supporting and arming Kurdish organizations that it considers terrorists Sweden’s Foreign Minister Ann Linde on Tuesday condemned members of the country’s Left Party for posing with the flags of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) and its Syrian offshoots, YPG and YPJ, during a political event. Turkey recently withdrew its […]
Iran calls on Sweden to release former official Nouri
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s foreign minister rejected Sweden’s decision to detain former Iranian official Hamid Nouri on false charges and demanded his immediate release. – Policy News – In a telephone conversation with his Swedish counterpart Ann Linde on Tuesday, Hossein Amirabdollahian called on Stockholm to immediately release Hamid Nouri, who was in prison when […]
NATO allies sign accession protocols for Sweden, Finland
BRUSSELS, July 5 (Xinhua) – NATO’s 30 allies signed accession protocols for Sweden and Finland on Tuesday, starting the process of letting the two Nordic countries into the alliance, which may pose a serious challenge to global security. “With 32 nations around the table, we will be even stronger and our people will be even […]
Finland and Sweden are approaching NATO membership
30 member countries have signed the accession protocols for the two Nordic countries Both Finland and Sweden have taken a step closer to becoming full members of NATO after the ambassadors from all 30 member countries of the US-led bloc on Tuesday signed accession protocols for the two Nordic countries. The accession ceremony was held […]
NATO signs accession protocol for Finland, Sweden
On Tuesday, NATO members signed the accession protocols for Finland and Sweden to join the military alliance. Both countries submitted their applications in May, which broke long-standing non-aligned positions in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. “This is a good day for Finland and Sweden, and a good day for NATO. With 32 nations around […]
Turkey demands the extradition of 33 terrorist suspects from Sweden and Finland
Turkey is seeking the extradition of 33 terrorist suspects from Finland and Sweden, Turkish Minister of Justice Bekir Bozdag told Russian NTV. The request is part of a tripartite memorandum signed between Turkey, Sweden and Finland on Tuesday night, which led Turkey to accept the Nordic NATO applications. According to the news agency AFP, the […]
Sweden to “make constructive progress” on issues with Turkey
STOCKHOLM, June 10 (Xinhua) – The Swedish government is striving to make “constructive progress” with Turkey regarding Ankara’s objections to Sweden’s attempt to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), Foreign Minister Ann Linde said on Friday. “Our ambition is to make constructive progress on the issues that Turkey has raised,” Linde said in the […]
NATO seekers arm terrorists – Turkey
President Erdogan wants Sweden and Finland to strike at the Kurds before he will support their NATO application Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has accused Sweden of arming Kurdish militias, which Turkey considers terrorists. Reports in the Turkish media indicate that Swedish weapons have been used against Turkish troops and that Ankara is seeking a […]
NATO-seeking terrorists arm Turkey
President Erdogan wants Sweden and Finland to defeat the Kurds before he will support their NATO application Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has accused Sweden of arming Kurdish militias, which Turkey considers terrorists. Reports in the Turkish media indicate that Swedish weapons have been used against Turkish troops and that Ankara is seeking a major […]
Parliament is overwhelmingly voting in favor of applying to NATO
Members of the Left Alliance cast six of the eight no votes. – Parliament has given its strong support to the government in Finland’s aspirations for NATO membership, the Prime Minister tweeted. Sanna Marin (SDP). “A stable and long-term consensual approach to foreign and security policy continues today.” “The result really could not have been […]
Sweden, Finland proposed talks with Turkey on joining NATO: FM
Ankara [Turkey]May 15 (ANI / Xinhua): Sweden and Finland have suggested cooperating with Turkey on the “security guarantees” Ankara has demanded over its plans to join NATO, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Sunday. Turkey has supported NATO’s open door policy, but Finland’s and Sweden’s membership offer raises security concerns for Ankara, Cavusoglu told […]
Right now: Ann Linde is to meet with Turkey’s Foreign Minister
Today, NATO foreign ministers have gathered in Germany’s capital Berlin. Both Sweden’s and Finland’s foreign ministers were present and Sweden’s foreign minister Ann Linde will meet with Turkey’s foreign minister there tonight to clarify the country’s attitude to a possible Swedish application for membership in NATO. Listen to our reporter Pontus Matsson’s interview with the […]
Security Policy Analysis – “NATO membership would be ‘conflict-preventing’
Six out of eight Riksdag parties are behind the content of the report. The Left Party and the Green Party are not behind the analysis as a whole. – All parties agree that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is the most extensive since World War II and the action constitutes a flagrant violation of international law […]
Right now: The security policy analysis is presented
On March 16, the government initiated discussions with all parliamentary parties to discuss the security policy situation after Russia attacked Ukraine. The conclusions will form the basis for the decision on whether Sweden will join NATO. The press conference will be attended by Foreign Minister Ann Linde (S), Minister of Defense Peter Hultqvist (S), Kenneth […]
Canada-Sweden joint statement on bilateral cooperation
May 5, 2022 – Ottawa, Ontario Foreign Minister Melanie Joly and Swedish Foreign Minister Ann Linde made the following joint statement: “Canada and Sweden share a close relationship with extensive cooperation based on common values and priorities. As two like-minded countries, we reaffirm our strong commitment to democratic principles and will work closely together to […]
Odyssey in Odessa, (S) sprints into NATO and the culture panel on abortions
The Social Democrats’ quick decisions in the NATO issue The question of a Swedish application to the military alliance NATO has also characterized this week and the speed, not least with regard to the Social Democrats’ decision on a yes or no to NATO membership, has been pushed up further. At the same time as […]
Canada, Sweden is committed to strengthening cooperation between the EU and NATO, bilateral relations
Ottawa [Canada]May 6 (ANI / Sputnik): Canada and Sweden are committed to strengthening bilateral ties and cooperation between the EU and NATO, the two countries’ foreign ministers said at the end of a meeting in Ottawa. Sweden’s Foreign Minister Ann Linde’s first official visit to Canada on Thursday will, in the midst of Stockholm’s endeavor, […]
BTI: Germany, France and the United States promised military support to Finland during the NATO process
The United States, Germany and France have joined alongside the United Kingdom to promise military support to Finland as a possible NATO membership period, if the need arises, says the news agency STT. However, the promises are not legally binding agreements, as such guarantees would require a legislative process in each country that is likely […]
Blinken tests positive for Covid
Fully vaccinated and boosted US Secretary of State works from home with “mild symptoms” US Secretary of State Antony Blinken tested positive for Covid-19 on Wednesday afternoon, the State Department announced. The top official is experiencing only mild symptoms and will work from home until he can return to his department, his spokesman added. “The […]
Blinken reassures Sweden ahead of the country’s NATO application
Washington [US]May 5 (ANI / Sputnik): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed in a telephone conversation with his Swedish counterpart Ann Linde US support for NATO’s open door policy, says State Department spokesman Ned Price in a press release. Sweden can apply for NATO membership later this month or in June, while Finland is […]
The United States’ leading diplomat tests positive for Covid
Fully vaccinated and boosted Foreign Minister Antony Blinken works from home with? Mild symptoms? US Secretary of State Antony Blinken tested positive for Covid-19 on Wednesday afternoon, the State Department announced. Blinken only experiences mild symptoms and will work from home until he can return to Foggy Bottom, his spokesman added. “The secretary is fully […]
Minister Joly welcomes the Swedish equivalent to Canada
May 3, 2022 – Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada Foreign Minister Melanie Joly announced today that she will host Sweden’s Foreign Minister Ann Linde’s visit on 4-6 May 2022. This will be Minister Linde’s first official trip to Canada. Minister Joly will meet with Minister Linde to build on the already strong relationship between […]
Swedish fast track to NATO, wedding wave in Kyiv and how are you (S) this 1 May?
How is the Social Democrats? The Social Democrats have had core group voters since the 1960s and are not the large organization they once were, he says Jonas Hinnfors, Professor of Political Science at the University of Gothenburg. Now, in a one-party government, the Social Democrats are freer and can focus on issues that suit […]
The German Chancellor invites the Prime Ministers of Finland and Sweden to Berlin to discuss
prime minister Sanna Marin (SDP) will visit Berlin next week at the invitation of the German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. The government office announced in a press release that Marin will attend a meeting at the Schloss Meseberg castle retreat near Berlin on Tuesday, May 3rd. The Prime Minister of Sweden Magdalena Andersson will also take […]
Sweden must avoid a NATO referendum
The residents will not be given any choice if they want to join the block, says PM Sweden does not plan to hold a referendum on NATO membership if the country’s parliament approves the measure, Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson announced on Thursday, suggesting that it would be a “”bad idea. “ “I do not […]
Sweden rejects referendum on NATO membership
The residents will not be given any choice if they want to join the block, says PM Sweden does not plan to hold a referendum on NATO membership if the country’s parliament approves the measure, Sweden’s Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson announced on Thursday, suggesting it would be a “”bad idea. “ “I do not think […]
Finnish and Swedish decision-makers discussed NATO issues in Sweden
Erkki Tuomioja The vice-chairman of the committee (SDP) told Swedish decision-makers that Finland is likely to submit its membership application in the coming weeks because the measure is supported by a “strong majority” of both the public and the legislature. – I said this regardless of whether I think it is a good thing or […]
Nordic leaders betray their national interests – Russia
By making false claims about a Russian threat, Finland and Sweden go against their own interests in favor of NATO, says Russia Russia has criticized the allegations that they pose a threat to Sweden and Finland in the midst of their sudden quest to join NATO. Leaders of the Nordic states have recently expressed a […]
Nordic leaders betray their national interests Russia
By making false claims about a Russian threat, Finland and Sweden go against their own interests in favor of NATO, says Russia Russia has criticized the allegations that they pose a threat to Sweden and Finland in the midst of their sudden quest to join NATO. Leaders of the Nordic states have recently expressed a […]
Finland and Sweden are acting against their own interests, Moscow claims
By using false claims about a Russian threat, Finland and Sweden go against their own interests in favor of NATO, says Russia The Russian Foreign Ministry has criticized the accusations of a perceived threat that the country poses to Sweden and Finland during their efforts to join NATO. The Nordic states have recently expressed a […]
Timeline for new NATO expansion revealed media
Finland and Sweden can join the US-led military bloc within a few months, sources tell The Times Finland and Sweden can join NATO as early as this summer in response to Moscow’s ongoing military attack on Ukraine, according to a report by the British newspaper The Times, on Monday. The Finnish application for membership in […]
Timeline for new NATO expansion revealed – media
Finland and Sweden can join the US-led military bloc within a few months, sources tell The Times Finland and Sweden can join NATO as early as this summer in response to Moscow’s ongoing military attack on Ukraine, according to a report by the British newspaper The Times, on Monday. The Finnish application for membership in […]
More EU members fire Russian diplomats
Italy, Denmark and Sweden will deport a total of 48 people, as Moscow promises revenge Italy, Denmark and Sweden have decided to expel a total of 48 Russian diplomats, and will be the latest EU countries to take action in the ongoing diplomatic crisis in the middle of Moscow’s offensive in Ukraine. Foreign ministers from […]
Denmark, Italy, Sweden and Spain expel Russian diplomats
The Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has decided to expel 15 Russian diplomats from the country, Reuters reported. After announcing the news, Russia promised a response. The Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera, citing its sources, said that the country’s authorities intend to announce the deportation of several dozen Russian diplomats today after similar measures were […]
Finland is preparing to expel Russian diplomats
According to the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Finland is planning a plan to expel Russian diplomats. Foreign Minister staff Pekka Haavisto (Green) confirmed to Yle that deportations are currently being prepared. The ministry did not say further. Prime Minister Sanna Marinia (SDP) was asked to comment on the issue at a press conference following the […]
More EU member states kick out Russian diplomats
Italy, Denmark and Sweden will deport a total of 48 people, as Moscow promises revenge Italy, Denmark and Sweden have decided to expel a total of 48 Russian diplomats, and will be the latest EU countries to take action in the ongoing diplomatic crisis in the middle of Moscow’s offensive in Ukraine. Foreign ministers from […]
Right now: Sweden expels three Russian diplomats
Foreign Minister Ann Linde (S) holds a press conference. According to information to DN, Sweden will expel Russian embassy staff. The echo transmits immediately.
Gargash receives Swedish FM at Expo 2020 Dubai
ABU DHABI, March 29, 2022 (WAM) – Dr. Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE’s president, received Ann Linde, Sweden’s Foreign Minister, at Expo 2020 Dubai. During the meeting, they exchanged views on the latest regional and international developments and issues of common interest, and reviewed the outstanding relations between the two friendly countries and […]
New arms deliveries to Ukraine were announced
Berlin and Stockholm will send a total of 7,000 anti-tank weapons to Kyiv Sweden and Germany both announced on Wednesday that they will send thousands of anti-tank weapons to Ukraine. Both countries have flooded Ukraine with anti-tank weapons, with Germany refraining from previous commitments on pacifism in light of Russia’s military offensive. Sweden’s Foreign Minister […]
Russia is no longer a member of the Council of Europe
Russia is no longer part of the Council of Europe, the continent’s leading human rights monitoring organization, following its invasion of Ukraine. On Tuesday, Russia announced that it would leave, and on Wednesday, the 47 countries’ COE made it official. Following the decision, members of the COE went outside the organization’s headquarters in Strasbourg and […]
Sweden announces an additional SEK 500 million in humanitarian aid to Ukraine
Stockholm [Sweden]March 1 (ANI): On Tuesday, Sweden announced an additional SEK 500 million in humanitarian aid to Ukraine, which gives the total contribution to Ukraine to SEK 1 billion in humanitarian aid. Sweden’s Foreign Minister Ann Linde spoke on Twitter, “Sweden announces an additional SEK 500 million (EUR 47 million) in humanitarian aid to Ukraine. […]
Finland hands over military protection equipment to Ukraine
The Ministry of the Interior is currently preparing humanitarian material, such as tents and medical protective equipment, to be sent in the coming days through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism. On Sunday, Finland also granted Estonia permission to export artillery and ammunition previously acquired from Finland to Ukraine. Germany, which originally sold the device to […]
Sweden withdraws most of diplomatic staff from the embassy in Kiev: Foreign Minister
Stockholm [Sweden]February 21 (ANI / Sputnik): Sweden has decided to withdraw most of the diplomatic staff from its embassy in Kiev in the middle of a high risk of full-scale conflict, considering closing the embassy, said Swedish Foreign Minister Ann Linde on Monday. “Sweden decided to return home most of the staff at its embassy […]
Jaishankar shares a “national atmosphere” with Indian society in Munich
Munich [Germany]February 20 (ANI): Foreign Minister Dr S Jaishankar expressed his delight at meeting with the Indian community in Munich on Sunday morning, saying their feelings for the country were so “heartwarming”. The Foreign Minister also shared the “confident national mood” with members of society and emphasized the strong momentum in relations between India and […]
Jaishankar holds bilateral meetings with ministers from Europe, Asia and Germany
Munich [Germany]February 19 (ANI): Foreign Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar held a series of meetings with ministers from Europe, Asia and other parts of the world during his visit to Germany. Jaishankar is in Munich to attend a security conference. He holds bilateral meetings with foreign ministers and other delegates who would attend the conference. In […]
YLE: EU countries have prepared a joint response to Russia
The Foreign Ministry also confirmed that EU and NATO countries have coordinated their responses to the Kremlin. The response of the military alliance is signed Jens StoltenbergDirector General of NATO. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov about a week ago posted written message To EU and NATO member states, including Finland. Lavrov said Russia expects each […]
The EU is coordinating the response to the Russian letter, says von der Leyen in Helsinki
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen discussed with the prime minister in Helsinki on Friday Sanna Marin (SDP). They met at the Prime Minister’s residence to discuss, among other things, the security situation in Europe. Speaking briefly to journalists afterwards, they emphasized the importance of maintaining dialogue as tensions over Ukraine increased. […]
Thursday’s newspapers: Banknotes from Russia, banking service and bad Olympic snow
This week’s written communication from Russia has been a traumatic experience for Finns, and there has been much more coverage in the Finnish media than in other countries that have received similar letters. To sum up: On Monday, Russia sent a list of security policy requirements to several EU and NATO countries and asked them […]
Deaths in Sweden and the United States in the Congo result in 51 death sentences
However, the country has a moratorium on carrying out executions More than 50 people accused of crimes in connection with the murders of two UN employees in 2017 in the Democratic Republic of Congo have been sentenced to death. A military tribunal sentenced the death of 51 of the 54 accused in the case, and […]
The Finnish and Swedish foreign ministers will meet with NATO and say they want to stay on top
Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland Pekka Haavisto (Green) joined his Swedish counterpart Ann Linde meeting with the NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg at Alliance headquarters in Brussels on Monday. They are said to be discussing security concerns over tensions between Russia and Ukraine. In a press conference after the meeting, Stoltenberg reiterated that co-operation […]
