Tag: Löfgren
Ukraine’s verdict – then Putin’s war resources will run out
Listen lieutenant colonel Joakim Paasikiviwho teaches at the Defense Academy and Sweden Radio’s Russia correspondent Maria Persson Löfgren about why he draws those conclusions. Technician: Linus SjöholmProgram manager: Fredrik WadströmProducer: Marina Nilsson Malmström
Right now: Explosions in Nagorno-Karabakh
Explosions have been heard in the city of Stepanakert in Nagorno-Karabakh, the AFP news agency reports. Some form of operation is also said to have been launched by Azerbaijan in the disputed breakaway region. There has long been a tense atmosphere between Armenia and Azerbaijan regarding the area and the conflict has escalated in recent…
North Korea’s weapons important in Putin’s war
Attention is great worldwide when North Korea’s Kim Jong Un rides his armored green luxury train from Pyongyang to Amur Oblast in eastern Russia for three days. Here the two leaders meet, and many believe that weapons are on the agenda. Even if it’s not official. Russia Correspondent Maria Persson Löfgren talks about the meeting…
The new defense minister – a direct signal to Putin
Rustem Umjerov, 41, is hidden from the public but in the political top echelon. He has previously participated in peace talks with Russia alongside the now-fired defense minister, an occasion when Umerov is reported to have been poisoned. The former defense minister was fired for winter jackets that could not withstand the cold, but has…
Vladimir Putin’s Secret Family
Moscow Correspondent Maria Persson Löfgren tells the story of Alina Kabajeva, who has long been identified as Putin’s girlfriend. After the attack on Ukraine, Kabajeva has been put on the EU, US and UK sanctions lists because of her closeness to the president – but she is not officially recognized. According to Russian media, the…
Putins strategi – bli en man av folket
Den senaste tiden har omvärlden fått se en annan sida av Vladimir Putin. På bilderna sitter han inte längre långt ifrån sina gäster vid enorma mötesbord i storslagna salar. Nu ser vi honom istället i pussa, krama och ställa upp på selfies. Hör om vad det är för bild som han vill ge av sig…
Zelensky’s sudden turnaround during the NATO summit
Ukraine’s path to possible membership in the military alliance was the hottest political issue ahead of the NATO summit. Radio correspondents Russia analyze the meeting and the reactions in Russia and Ukraine. Cast:Sveriges Radio’s Brussels correspondent Andreas Liljeheden and Ekot’s NATO reporter Jan Andersson, both on location in Vilnius. Sveriges Radio’s Russia correspondent Maria Persson…
NATO is growing – Biden’s dream and Putin’s nightmare
Moscow Correspondent Maria Persson Löfgren and Washington Correspondent Cecilia Khavar tells how Putin and Biden view NATO expansion. Host: Martin Wicklin Guests: Maria Persson Löfgren and Cecilia Khavar Producers: Katja Magnusson and Irma Norrman With audio from: Sky News, Bloomberg, The Guardian, SR, Expressen, CBS News, Nato, Senate USA, CNBC, TLDR News,
Putin is in the midst of his most serious crisis
Swedish Radio’s Moscow correspondent Maria Persson Löfgren tells the story of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Yevgeny Prigozhin who lead the paramilitary Wagner group. Hear how friendship turned into enmity. Host: Caroline Kernen Guest: Maria Persson Löfgren, Moscow correspondent Producers: Katja Magnusson and Ulrika Lindqvist With clips from: The Guardian, The Times, TV4, Deutsche Welle,…
Russia’s Future After the Uprising | Live broadcast from Ekot
Cast: Johan Huovinen, lieutenant colonel at the Defense Academy Joakim Paasikivi, lieutenant colonel at the Defense Academy Maria Persson Löfgren, Swedish Radio’s Russia correspondent Viktoria Rinkous, producer Radio Sweden Johanna Melén, foreign reporter Christine Ädel, reporter Ekot Host: Monica Saarinen. Producer: Alexandra Sandels.
This is how Putin is affected by the Wagner group’s rebellion | Live broadcast from Ekot
Cast: Fredrik Wadström, presenter of the podcast Radiokorrespondentena Russia Maria Persson Löfgren, Swedish Radio’s Russia correspondent Tobias Sandblad, Sveriges Radio’s correspondent in Berlin Christine Ädel, reporter at Ekot
The Wagner group’s rebellion shakes Russia – listen to Ekot’s live broadcast
Russian President Putin condemns the uprising as treason. Hear from experts about developments in Russia in an extra broadcast on P1. Participants: Maria Persson Löfgren, Russia correspondent, Joakim Paasikivi, lieutenant colonel at the Norwegian Defense Academy, Martin Kragh, director of Eastern European studies, Johanna Melén, foreign correspondent and Christine Ädel, reporter at Ekot. Host: Monica…
This is how Russian children are raised to be Putin’s patriots
Russia correspondent Maria Persson Löfgren tells how Russian President Vladimir Putin changed a Soviet tradition and created his own movement for children. Host: Robin Olin Guest: Maria Persson Löfgren, Russia correspondent Producers: Katja Magnusson and Ludvig Jansson With audio from: Tass, SVT, Farewell comrades, Yunarmiya youtube channel, 74.ru, AFP, Vremja, Inside Edition Contact: [email protected]
The map that will prove that Putin is right
Hear about the high-profile article Vladimir Putin wrote, shortly before the full-scale invasion, about what he calls the historic community between Russians and Ukrainians. An article several in retrospect have regretted that they did not react more strongly to. In addition, a map from the 17th century has appeared on Russian television that is said…
That’s how Putin wants to weaken the whole of Europe
The war of invasion in Ukraine affects all of Europe. In the long term, the situation will become increasingly strained, something that Russia knows. At the same time, Europe is working to resist and continue to hold together. Cast: Jakob Hedenskoganalyst at the Center for East European Studies. Lubna El-ShantiSveriges Radio’s Ukraine correspondent. Maria Persson…
That’s why Putin’s victory day was so rejected
The military band played, the soldiers marched and at least one tank drove past the gallery of honor at the Kremlin wall on May 9 this year in Moscow. But the Victory Day air show was cancelled, the memorial marches for relatives killed in battle canceled and the crowds on the streets of Moscow were…
The Russian weaknesses exposed in the Pentagon leak
The documents reveal deficiencies in Ukraine’s air defenses and that new advanced systems are on their way from the United States. But they also show that Russian special forces were almost completely wiped out in the invasion of Ukraine. Hear about how big a problem the leak is for Russia. Cast: Lt. Col Joakim Paasikiviwho…
The speculation about Putin’s double
Russia Correspondent Maria Persson Löfgren talks about the speculation that Vladimir Putin has doppelgangers trained to act exactly like the president. Hear what speaks for and against that the rumors are true. The news podcast Today’s Eco brings you a new story every weekday morning. With host Robin Olin and Sveriges Radio’s sharpest journalists. Host:…
That is why Putin has gotten stuck in eastern Ukraine
The battles rage in the city of Bachmut, which has become symbolic. In the middle of the fighting is the founder of the Wagner group, trying to get more ammunition from Russia. At the same time, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu is rising more and more into the limelight – despite the Russian setbacks. Cast: Gudrun…
This is how Putin’s coup attempt failed
Hear about the reports that Russia was preparing a coup d’état in Moldova – and how it was averted. The intelligence part of the war is spreading with destabilization attempts in areas around Ukraine. Also hear about attacks against a Russian spy plane in Belarus and about street protests in Georgia. In addition, Russian Foreign…
Right now: Putin addresses the nation
Today holds now Vladimir Putin his annual address to the nation. In the speech, important announcements are expected about the war in Ukraine being announced, and there has been speculation about announcements about a new mobilization. Listen to the speech and hear Johanna Melénforeign correspondent at Ekot, Maria Persson LöfgrenRussia Correspondent and Stig FredrikssonRussia connoisseur…
What happens when I die?
Of course, I know nothing about my own death. I’m fifty-one and hope I have many years ahead of me before it’s time. If it goes as I hope, I will be the first in the family to die. Before my three children, Bixi, Juno and Vega. Now I have turned the microphone towards them…
This is how Ukraine must stop the Russian offensive
Ukraine is waiting for vehicles from the West. Russia is gathering troops. The fighting continues, but so far no side in Russia’s war of invasion against Ukraine has a clear upper hand. Lieutenant Colonel Joakim Paasikiviresearcher Martin Kragh and correspondent in Moscow Maria Persson Löfgren. Hear them about how Russia is now trying to take…
Dying on the job
This season of Sensitive Mode is about death. In six episodes hits Uje Brandelius people who in one way or another walk with death by their side. In the editorial office: Emmy Bergkvist – producer Joakim Löfgren – final mix If you want to get in touch with us, do so at [email protected] Sensitive location…
Now Putin needs the Wagner group
Now the dreaded private army is recruiting in Russia’s prisons and is an increasingly important card for Vladimir Putin as he seeks to carry out his invasion plan. The group has gone from an army in the shadows to headquarters in the middle of town. Recently, the United States labeled both the group and anyone…
Killing in the line of duty
This season of Sensitive Mode is about death. In six episodes hits Uje Brandelius people who in one way or another walk with death by their side. In the editorial office: Emmy Bergkvist – producer Joakim Löfgren – final mix If you want to get in touch with us, do so at [email protected] Sensitive location…
Willing to die, but still not
This season of Sensitive Mode is about death. In six episodes, Uje Brandelius meets people who, in one way or another, walk with death by their side. Sixteen-year-old Gabriella has made several suicide attempts. She says she wants to tell her story so that others in her situation will feel less alone. To those of…
Putin is losing patience – the war industry under pressure
The Russian Minister of Trade and Industry, Denis Manturov, presented a report that all was going well in Russian aircraft and helicopter manufacturing. Then the Russian president interrupted and said he had completely different tasks. In addition, hear lieutenant colonel Joakim Paasikivi and Russia correspondent Maria Persson Löfgren comment on the helicopter crash, where, among…
Ukrainian minister dead in helicopter crash – this we know
Participants: Maria Persson Löfgren, Sveriges Radio’s Russia correspondent and Jan Hallenberg, Foreign Policy Institute. Reporter: Paulina Monzón Program manager: Kristin Axinge Jaslin The conversation with Maria Persson Löfgren was broadcast in Ekot in P4 at 12 noon, 18 January 2023
Ukraine’s interior minister killed in helicopter crash
A helicopter has crashed near a preschool on the outskirts of Kyiv, regional governor Oleksiy Kuleba says according to Reuters. Ukraine’s interior minister is one of those who died in the crash, writes Reuters. Listen to Ekot’s live broadcast with Sveriges Radio’s Russia correspondent Maria Persson Löfgren.
Right now: Russian soldier convicted of war crimes
Today came the verdict against the first Russian soldier brought to justice for war crimes in Ukraine. The accused, 21-year-old Vadim Shishimarin, has admitted that he shot dead a civilian man in northeastern Ukraine on February 28 and said he regrets it. Listen to our correspondent Maria Persson Löfgren and Ove Bring professor emeritus in…
The oligarch is said to have been arrested in Ukraine
Yesterday, Tuesday, Vladimir Putin gave a televised speech in which he for the first time commented on the killing of Russian soldiers by civilians in Butja – which he dismisses as “fake” and says that the peace talks have now reached a dead end. Hear the host Anna Herneks conversation with Maria Persson LöfgrenSwedish Radio’s…
Brutal images from Butja raise the question of the investigation of war crimes
Ukrainian President Zelensky calls it genocide and Human Rights Watch says it is a clear war crime. Hear Maria Persson Löfgren, Russia correspondent, Mark Klamberg professor of international law and Ilmari Käihkö Associate Professor of Military Science at the Swedish National Defense College. The feature was broadcast for the first time on P1 tomorrow, April…
Four points that did not go according to Putin’s war plans
Participants: Maria Persson Löfgren Russia correspondent, Carolina Vendel PallinResearch leader The Swedish Defense Research Agency and Joakim Paasikivi, Lieutenant Colonel and teacher of strategy at the Swedish National Defense College. Host: Jesper Lindau jesper.l[email protected] Producer: Irma Norrman [email protected]
Zelenskyj’s closest adviser
Participants: Maria Persson Löfgren, Swedish Radio’s Russia correspondent, Susanne Palme, EU commentator, Fredrik Wadström, former Russia correspondent. Host: Claes Arons[email protected] Producer: Irma [email protected]
Latest news about the situation in Ukraine
Maria Persson Löfgren, Russia correspondent on the situation right now. How should the information be conveyed when the journalists disappear? Tomas Ries, Associate Professor of Military Science at the Swedish National Defense College on the talks between Sweden, Finland and NATO. Roman Horbyk, a resident of Kyiv, talks about the situation in the city. Ilmari…
* NEW * Sect leader Mother Lilly
Lilly and her disciples form the movement World Light Center, which will be called one of Sweden’s strangest sects. Lilly claims to be a world savior, but defectors testify that for twenty years she rules with threats and violence. The children are particularly vulnerable. When will society step in? Where is the boundary between religious…
The war in Ukraine has completely changed the EU
Listen to our correspondents, Lubna El-Shanti in Ukraine, Caroline Salzinger in Germany and Moscow correspondent Maria Persson Löfgren. In addition, EU commentators Susanne Palme and Björn Fägersten at the Foreign Policy Institute. Host Claes Aronsson.
The money behind Putin’s war threat
The radio correspondents change focus for a few weeks and become the Radio Correspondents-Russia. This is the second episode. Can Russia afford an attack? Russia has gathered large military forces around Ukraine’s borders. Behind soldiers and tanks on a plateau, as always, there is money and finances. In this section, we talk about the Russian…
That is why the Soviet Union fell in 1991
Participants: Johanna Melén, Swedish Radio’s Moscow correspondent, Maria Persson Löfgren, Swedish Radio’s Russia correspondent, and Susanne Palme, EU commentator. Host: Claes Arons[email protected] Producer: Irma [email protected]
Stock War on Gamestop – Winners and Losers
This is the story of a generational rift that takes place in the spring of 2021 in the world of big money. It was when several large hedge funds on Wallstreet invested huge sums of money that the Gamestop asset would become useless that it all started. It started a movement on the internet forum…
Eye hospital loses staff – 4-year-old Thor can be cared for abroad
Due to work environment problems, all doctors who treat eye cancer in children have resigned from St. Erik’s Eye Hospital, which is the only hospital in Sweden for just that. Both the National Board of Health and Welfare and the Childhood Cancer Foundation are concerned that specialist care risks disappearing. “Our focus is really to…
Strong emotions when students receive grades in year 4
Ekot has read the research report that will form the basis for the National Agency for Education’s evaluation of the experimental activities with grades in year 4. Grades arouse strong emotions in students and can lead to a focus on assessments that are about measuring results, rather than increasing knowledge. A positive consequence of early…
Member of Parliament wants to introduce a domestic corona passport
The Social Democratic Member of Parliament Hans Hoff from Falkenberg wants to see a domestic variant of corona pass to be able to open up society earlier. “For example, you could go to concerts, football matches and sit in a full restaurant,” says Hans Hoff (S). The proposal is with the government, but Halland’s assistant…
Encrypted chats are used as evidence of gun crime
In Södertälje, two men have now been convicted of a serious weapon crime with the help of evidence from encrypted information via the telephone service Encrochat. According to Daniel Löfgren, operational coordinator for the police in Södertälje, the district court’s ruling opens up the possibility of using decrypted chat communication as evidence in more cases:…