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Thomas Hammarberg – an angry human rights fighter on the children’s side
Amnesty, Save the Children, the UN, Swedish Radio and the Swedish Riksdag. It is difficult to summarize 81-year-old Thomas Hammarberg’s career when he has been both a diplomat, opinion leader, activist, politician and journalist. At the same time as he received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1977 on stage on behalf of Amnesty, he was […]
Denmark one step closer to donating fighter jets, but Ukrainian pilots must first be trained
Support is growing in the Danish Parliament to donate F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine. The defense rapporteurs for the Blue Blok parties Liberal Alliance, Danish People’s Party and Conservative – all members of the opposition – support following Poland’s lead. Yesterday, the country became the first NATO country to donate combat aircraft to Ukraine with […]
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 […]
Wag the Bear: How a Danish NGO helps deliver the truth to Russians via YouTube
“You want answers/I want the truth!/You can’t handle the truth!” Only in the 2023 version of ‘A Few Good Men’, where Jack Nicholson portrays the Russian state and a Danish NGO, The WHY Foundationwill be played by Tom Cruise. That leaves the jury as to the people of Russia, who, courtesy of the NGO, can […]
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 […]
Germany is confident it has located the vessel responsible for the Nord Stream explosions on the Danish island of Christiansø, but no concrete evidence yet
Many rumors in circulationSeveral media in Germany, as well New York Timessuggest that a pro-Ukrainian group opposed to the pipeline link between Germany and Russia was behind the blasts. The Times, meanwhile, claims there is no evidence the Putin government was involved in the sabotage. Ukraine’s defense minister, Oleksiy Resnikov, denies that his country was […]
From inside the prison camp where Putin’s soldiers are locked up
Correspondent Caroline Kernen has been allowed to enter a prison camp in Ukraine where Russian soldiers are imprisoned. Hear her talk about the men she met and why they fought in Putin’s army. One of them is a former prisoner recruited by the infamous Wagner group. The news podcast Today’s Eco brings you a story […]
A protester burned Putin’s photo in front of the Russian embassy in Helsinki
The protester defended his actions as justifying freedom of speech.
The Swedes who remained after Putin’s invasion
Several Swedes have gone to Ukraine to participate as volunteers in both fighting, aid transport and medical care. Hear about the Swedes who support Ukraine, why they are there and what drives them. In addition, with one of the most noted summer speakers in P1, Swedish-speaking Kateryna Martiniuk, about why she refuses to leave Ukraine. […]
The fiasco with Putin’s hypermodern tank
Sweden’s Radio’s Russia expert Fredrik Wadström gives the story of the new T-14 Armata tank developed by President Putin to compete with the most advanced tanks in the Western world. Now there is speculation that the tank is not even ready for battle. Hear about the propaganda project that could be a complete fiasco. The […]
This is how Europe can bring Putin to justice
In Ukraine, feverish efforts are underway to collect evidence and register suspected war crimes. Lubna El-Shanti has met with victims and war crimes investigators and in total over 70,000 suspected war crimes have been registered. In Ukraine, there is a strong hope of being able to prosecute and sentence Putin for the invasion, the crime […]
EU approves new sanctions against Russia
The bloc has followed the US, UK, Australia and New Zealand in announcing a new round of measures against Moscow EU member states approved a tenth round of sanctions against Russia on Friday over Moscow’s military operation in Ukraine, after its major Western ally imposed new measures to mark the one-year anniversary of the conflict’s […]
That’s how Ukraine’s resistance has hindered Putin’s army
Sveriges Radio’s correspondents Lubna El-Shanti and Johan Mathias Sommarström have covered Putin’s war against Ukraine since the large-scale invasion began on February 24, 2022. Hear them tell about the people they cannot forget – Ukrainians who resist and defy Putin in their everyday lives. The news podcast Today’s Eco gives you a story every weekday […]
PODDEN IN UKRAINE: This is how Ukraine stands against Putin
There are air raids and shelling during the recording, when the pod is on location in Ukraine. Our two deployed teams are partly close to the front and partly in the capital, Kiev. Hear about the reactions to the US president’s visit to Kiev, about everyday life in the war and about the struggle to […]
Queen Margrethe’s week in the spotlight: Putin revelations, back surgery and her impending death
It must be quite annoying for Queen Margrethe today to learn that Prince Konstantin Alexios of Greece and Denmark has received new pressure. No, it has nothing to do with the identity of the lucky lady: the still-married British socialite, model and blogger Poppy Delevingne. It is more because tabloids and glossy mags worldwide describe […]
Therefore, Putin is pushing for revenge
UN chief Antonio Guterres says that we are not even sleepwalking – but with our eyes wide open – towards a wider conflict. At the same time, experts assess that Russia is gathering strength and wants a revenge after years of failed tactics and replaced generals. Ukraine and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have resisted the war […]
HS: The ministry is investigating how the Russian oligarch’s family got Finnish citizenship
70-year-old billionaire Gennady Timchenko has been close friends with Russian President Vladimir Putin for decades.
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 […]
A large majority of Danes support sending weapons to Ukraine
PM: Putin does not stop at UkraineIn related news, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen claims that there is a significant risk that Russia will invade other countries if Ukraine loses the war. “If Ukraine loses, we risk the whole of Europe and the West losing. I have no doubt about that. I don’t think Putin will […]
Hungary wants to apologize for outrageous claims by US official
Washington’s UN envoy has made ?baseless? charges of anti-Semitism, says Budapest Hungary blasted the US over what it says are “outrageous” and “false” allegations of anti-Semitism, leveled by a senior diplomat against Budapest. Foreign Ministry spokesman Mate Paczolay added that while Washington later acknowledged the mistake, it has not issued a public apology. On Tuesday, […]
The military that started the war is condemning Russia
Russia has been unanimous about the invasion of Ukraine. Now comes several critical statements from Russian former military personnel about the slim chances of the Russian army to win. Among other things, hear about Igor Girkin, who led the first armed groups that started the war in Donbass and was a key player in 2014 […]
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 […]
Security expert: GPS jamming of Finnish planes likely Russian hybrid attack
Similar disruptions to air traffic lights have often been observed in the Black Sea region near the villa of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Putin was so wrong about Europe
When the podcast started in January 2022, the world looked different. Putin’s Russia counted on Europe being divided and weakened. Ukraine did not believe that a large-scale war was imminent. Since then, a new security order has emerged and a united Europe has rallied behind Ukraine. Radio correspondents Russia turns one year old. Cast: Johanna […]
This is how Putin’s war has redrawn the economic map
Host:Anders Jelmin Voices and participation in the programKristian Åström, economic commentator, EkotTorbjörn Becker, director, Eastern Economic Institute Diego Olle Holmgren, economist, SEBUlf Kristersson, Prime Minister (M)Ebba Busch, Minister of Economic Affairs (KD)Carl Bildt, former prime ministerJan Moström, CEO, LKABDiego Lopez, researcher SIPRI Producer:Olof Wijnbladh Technician:Adam Alvin [email protected]
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 […]
The weaknesses of Putin’s occupation plan
Recently, what Russia called “referendums” were held in four regions of Ukraine, but these votes were described by independent observers as faked sham votes. Soldiers with guns have been walking around forcing people to vote. But despite the polls being completely illegitimate, Russian President Vladimir Putin has used the results to claim that the people […]
Finland summons the Russian ambassador because of apparent referendums and Ukrainian alliances
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on Friday the annexation of four regions of Ukraine occupied by Russia.
The panic in Russia after Putin’s mobilization
After Russian President Vladimir Putin and Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu announced that hundreds of thousands of men will be mobilized to fight in Ukraine, there have been strong protests in several places in Russia. Although there was first talk of 300,000 men and a so-called partial mobilization, it seems that not all of them are […]
That’s why Putin and Erdogan need each other | The radio correspondents Live 2022
Over the summer, the presidents of Turkey and Russia have met several times to discuss key issues such as the wars in Syria and Ukraine. However, Erdogan is walking a delicate balance, where Turkey has the defense alliance NATO’s second largest army and at the same time tries to have good relations with Russia. Turkey […]
The new ban can significantly slow down Fortum’s withdrawal from Russia
President of Russia Vladimir Putin signed a declaration last Friday that can prevent the sale of Finnish energy company Fortum’s Russian operations for a long time. The decree prohibits communities "unfriendly countries" trading in shares of companies operating in the Russian financial or energy sector. In practice, it temporarily prevents the sale of companies Jaana […]
Halla-aho blames the West for not supplying Ukraine with the weapons it needs
“Russia is bombarding Ukraine with missiles and is deliberately choosing to target civilians. Meanwhile, we are unwilling to give Ukraine weapons with the necessary range to strike Russian soil,” he wrote. What exactly do Western countries mean by escalation, he wondered: “That Russia starts bombing Ukrainian cities or infrastructure outside the actual war zone? That […]
The EU bans the import of Russian gold in the new sanctions package
The Commission said in a statement that member states will discuss the proposal in the EU Council next week before adopting it. The proposal was made jointly by the Commission and the High Representative for Foreign Affairs. Dubbed the “Maintenance and Harmonization” package, it clarifies previous provisions to strengthen legal certainty for operators and enforcement […]
Two states will join NATO
NATO has formally invited Sweden and Finland to become its newest members The US-led military bloc NATO has formally invited former non-aligned Sweden and Finland to join its ranks. “Today, we have decided to invite Finland and Sweden to join NATO and have agreed to sign the accession protocols.” said the bloc in a statement […]
Speculation that Putin is seriously ill
Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov recently went out and said that there were no signs of illness in President Putin. It is unusual for the Kremlin to comment on such a thing at all. Since the invasion of Ukraine, rumors that Putin may be ill have intensified, and the Kremlin has repeatedly been asked about […]
Antiryska sanktioner fungerar inte Kroatiens president
EU-medborgare i stället för Moskva känner smärtan, beklagar Zoran Milanovic Den ryska rubeln blir starkare samtidigt som EU-medborgare måste klara av högre priser på grund av sanktioner som helt enkelt inte fungerar, klagade Kroatiens president Zoran Milanovic på tisdagen. Han kallade EU:s förklaring till det partiella olje- och gasembargot “förolämpande” och sa att Zagreb hade […]
Monday’s papers: Hockey, signs of summer and Putin’s health
Lions won gold on Sunday at the Men’s Ice Hockey World Championships at home after winning 4-3 in Canada overtime. The final of Sunday evening was held in Tampere, Prime Minister Sanna Marinn hometown. Several outlets have an ecstatic prime minister dressed in a Lions shirt. These contrast of images with the sharply gloomy Marin, […]
This is how President Zelensky shapes the image of Ukraine
Volodymyr Zelenskyj is the famous comedian who played president in the TV satire “Servant of the People” but who was later elected the real president of Ukraine. He has previously done humor sketches where he worked hard with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Zelensky is now leading the country through a war after Putin launched what […]
Latest developments in Ukraine: 25 May
For full coverage of the crisis in Ukraine, visit Flash point Ukraine. Recent developments in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. All times EDT: 12:15: It reports Reuters that Russian-born tennis star Daria Saville, who plays for Australia, says she can not return to Russia because she spoke publicly against its invasion of Ukraine. In […]
Putin’s military setback in Ukraine
As Russian troops attempted to cross the Donets River in eastern Ukraine, they were shelled by Ukrainian artillery, pontoon bridges laid across the river were torn apart and a large number of Russian soldiers were killed. But this is just one example of how Putin’s forces have failed to advance in Ukraine. The Russian military […]
How to start your own online business in Finland in 2022
The truth is, this is certainly not a simple task. However, that is not impossible. The first thing you need to do is find a niche that is useful and somehow popular. In addition, you must comply with the regulations and laws of your country of residence to avoid any possible problems. In the following […]
NATO chief comes to Copenhagen
Gremlin and the KremlinFrederiksen said that the security situation in Europe has changed with Putin’s “brutal war in Ukraine”. “I look forward to meeting with NATO Secretary General and discussing how we can respond to Russia’s aggressive behavior in the future.” said Frederiksen. “And with Sweden and Finland wanting to join NATO, we are facing […]
Russian Foreign Minister: Finland, Sweden NATO membership does "not much difference"
Finland and Sweden are most likely to join NATO "not much difference" Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Tuesday. Both countries have long been involved in joint NATO military exercises and have been partners of the Western Alliance for years, Lavrov pointed out. "Finland and Sweden, as well as other neutral countries, have been participating […]
Niinistö demands a clearer answer from Erdoğan, illuminates the call with Putin
Niinistö said the statement appears to contradict what he and his colleagues discussed on the phone about a month earlier. Erdoğan, he revealed, raised the issue of membership during the call before he had the opportunity to do so, saying Turkey was evaluating the application “favorably.” “To be honest, I’m a little confused,” he said. […]
Ukraine’s Kalush Orchestra wins Eurovision Song Contest 2022
Kalush Orchestra from Ukraine took an emotional victory at the Eurovision Song Contest 2022. The winning song Stefania sang in Ukrainian and mixed rap with traditional folk music and was a tribute to the mother of the band’s frontman Oleh Psiuk. In the run-up to the competition, the Kalush Orchestra said it was aiming to […]
President Niinistö calls President Putin
“The President of the Republic of Finland Sauli Niinistö called with the President of Russia Vladimir Putin on Saturday, May 14, 2022. President Niinistö told President Putin how thoroughly Russia’s demands at the end of 2021 to prevent the countries from joining NATO and Russia’s massive attack on Ukraine in February 2022 have changed Finland’s […]
President Niinistö intends to call Putin and discuss the changed situation
Finnish President Sauli Niinistö calls the President of Russia Vladimir Putin To discuss the changed situation after it was announced on Thursday that Finnish political leaders support the application to join NATO. Niinistö told his plans to the Swedish news agency TT in an interview published on Friday afternoon and said he wanted to address […]
The conspiracy theories that spread about the war in Ukraine
According to one of the most widespread conspiracy theories in Russia, what we now see happening in Ukraine is a result of the “West” doing everything it can to prevent Russia from developing and becoming a strong nation. This idea has been repeated so many times that those who formulated it have begun to believe […]
Russia sees a “threat”, the allies offer support as Finland moves towards NATO
Russia would see Finland’s accession to NATO as a threat, according to a Kremlin spokesman, when the Finnish president and prime minister announced that they wanted the country to join NATO as soon as possible. This was reported by the management services Dmitry Peskov said in a conference call with the media that Russia considered […]
MOT: Forced Russians lose Janakkala Holiday Home, Jyväskylä Rally Cars
Yle’s MOT investigation team has found out that the Supervisory Authority has confiscated property from Finland related to two Kremlin support from Russia. Pavel Gusev is the editor and openly supported by Moskovsky Komsomolets, Russia’s largest tabloid magazine Vladimir Putin bid for the 2018 election. Grigori Berezkin is an investor held close to Vladimir Putin. […]
Putin defends military action in Ukraine in Russia’s Victory Day parade
“This moral decay paved the way for cynical falsifications in World War II history, attempts to incite Russophobia, praise traitors, mock the memory of their victims, and erase the courage of those who fought and suffered for Victory,” he added. . Putin pointed out that the United States, especially after the break-up of the Soviet […]
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Hundreds of millions of people watch the Eurovision song contest every year – the competition has a huge impact. Despite the ban, political messages appear on the starting field from time to time. Eurovision rules against political contributions The organizer of the competition European broadcasting union, EBU, has rules that all competing countries must adhere […]
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May 9 is a holiday in Russia as the victory in World War II is celebrated, or “the great patriotic war” as it is described in Russia. Traditional military parades with combat vehicles, air shows and marching bands are traditionally held in Moscow. But this year, the Russian army is mainly busy with the fighting […]
Sweden, Finland’s time to join NATO now: Former Secretary General of NATO
“I think there is an opportunity for Finland and Sweden [the] the two countries join right now because Putin is worried about elsewhere. He can’t do anything about it, “Rasmussen told CNBC on Saturday. He warned that it could take “months” to complete the accession procedures, as the parliaments of NATO’s 30 member states would […]
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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 […]
Finns’ nightmares about Putin
Henrik Meinander Professor of History at the University of Helsinki Susanna Ginmanthe opinion department at Hufvudstadsbladet Bengt Linderothauthor and journalist Claes Aronssonhost
Hackers encrypt the code on the City of Oulu’s website to extract cryptocurrency
Hackers recently hijacked the City of Oulu’s website in an attempt to extract cryptocurrency on the site with visitors’ devices, according to the city. According to the city’s chief security officer, the hacking was detected over the weekend. Kari Nykänen. "Our service provider went through the servers of the sites and found the script," Nykänen […]
403: Sweden, NATO and Trump’s return
This is how Sweden will be affected if Trump returns Much (if not all) right now points to Sweden joining NATO in the near future. At the same time, the Republicans are gathering strength to regain power in the United States and probably with Donald Trump at the helm. As president, Donald Trump was deeply […]
Putin’s war splits the peace movement
Cast: Jana PuglierinGerman security analyst at the European Council on Foreign Relations, Alexander KroneGerman commander, Fredrik Egefurresearchers on pacifism, Lova Olssonpolitical reporter at Ekot, Martina Skrakleft party artist, Svante Olsonformer left-wing party artist, Jonas Hinnforspolitical scientist, Martin Smedjebackactivist, Agnes Hellströmchairman of Svenska Freds Host: Firas [email protected] Reporter: Caroline Salzinger and Simon Moser Technician: Stina Fagerberg […]
When fiction becomes reality – about the psychology of war
In the Radio Correspondents Russia, the guests analyze the war in Ukraine on the basis of their respective works of art. We talk about the parallels between reality and the TV series “Servant of the People” in which the current President of Ukraine Zelensky plays the lead role. Also hear about the drama film “Kiborgi” […]
* NEW * The accident on the nuclear submarine Kursk
One of the worst submarine accidents in history is a fact. Russia is offered help to rescue the crew who are stuck in the submarine. But Russia wants to deal with the accident on its own. Only after a week do they allow help from Norway and the UK. The accident on the nuclear submarine […]
Putin’s dream – wants to erase Ukraine as a concept
In early April, an article appears in the flow for many Russians. The state news agency RIA publishes the article entitled “What should Russia do with Ukraine”, written by the philosopher and spin doctor Timofej Segejtsev. Timofey Sergeyev is Putin’s spin doctor In the article, Sergeytsev writes that Ukraine is ruled by a Nazi leadership […]
It happened during the war in Ukraine
About a thousand civilians have hidden in the tunnels under the steelworks, according to Ukrainian data. At the same time, Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the Russian army to block the area so that “not even a fly comes out”. With seven million people fleeing inland, it is difficult for aid organizations to reach […]
The story of Putin’s stone-rich oligarchs
After the Ukraine War, the United States and a number of other countries have imposed personal sanctions on Russian oligarchs and their family members. Photos of the oligarchs’ luxury yachts, private jets and palaces are published around the world, and demands are raised that their assets be confiscated. The oligarchs near Vladimir Putin Oligarchs who […]
The Danish Prime Minister visits Zelenskyy in Ukraine
According to the Prime Minister’s Office, Mette Frederiksen is in Ukraine today to meet the country’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Together with the Spanish Prime Minister Pedro SánchezFrederiksen will discuss a number of topics with Zelenskyy, including how Denmark can be able to assist in prosecuting war crimes – such as those committed in Bucha. “I […]
That is why Donbas is important to Putin
Hear Kristian Gerner, professor emeritus at Lund University with a focus on Central and Eastern Europe, talk about the importance of land for the war. The clip comes from P1-Morgon 20 April 2022.Host: Elias WahlbergResponsible publisher for P1-Morgon: Klas Wolf-Watz
That is why the Russian Church is blessing Putin’s war
The pope and European priests are urging both Russia and Ukraine to lay down their arms during the coming Easter weekend, when Orthodox Easter is celebrated. But from the supreme leader of the Russian Church, Patriarch Kirill, the message is that war is necessary. It has to do with his close ties to Putin and […]
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Putin’s political enemy Alexei Navalny
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Putin’s political enemy Alexei Navalny
Anders Arborelius: It is painful that we Christians do not agree on the war in Ukraine
In Russia, the supreme leader of the Russian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Kirill Vladimir Putin, is close. He has previously described Putin’s leadership as a miracle of God and in connection with the war he has blessed the Russian troops. The pope has taken a stand against the war – but at the same time wants […]
Russia warns Finland, Sweden to join NATO
Moscow [Russia]April 15 (ANI): Russia on Thursday warned Sweden and Finland to join NATO and said they would “more than double” their troops in Russia’s western flank. Vice President of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev issued the warning and wrote in a statement on Telegram on Thursday that the ground and air defense forces […]
Putin’s propaganda and lies about the war
The reality in Butja Lubna El-Shanti has just returned from Kyiv and the suburbs of Butja and Irpin. Maria Persson Löfgren tells about Odessa where she has been. They tell about the people they met, about how they live, and about what they have been through. Propaganda in Russia In Vladimir Putin’s Russia, a surreal […]
Police suspect political motives when there are pro-Russia slogans in the Presidential Palace
The walls of the presidential palace, the Supreme Court building, and the offices of the Ministry of Economy and Labor were painted with pro-Russia slogans on Wednesday night. The tapes contained phrases such as "Slava Rossija" (Honor to Russia) and "Putin". Police arrested the suspect on Thursday morning. The police said in a statement that […]
The United States accuses Putin of genocide
Biden accuses Putin of genocide In a speech in the state of Iowa, the US president launched a fierce attack on Russian leader Vladimir Putin, accusing him of genocide in Ukraine. What does the term mean, and what are its implications for Russia? US special role in NATO Ahead of a possible NATO membership for […]
Haavisto predicts the EU will find a way to add oil to its sanctions regime
“My personal prediction is that oil will be added to the group [of commodities subjected to sanctions]”He said said. Mr Haavisto said some Member States had expressed the wish to implement possible additional energy sanctions during the transition period, adding that they appreciated their concern for security of energy supply. “If we ended up 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 […]
“The greatest dangers may lie ahead of us”
Martin Kragh has written the book “The Fallen Empire”. The book describes Russia’s path to the country’s invasion of Ukraine under Putin’s rule and the other crossroads in history that the country has faced. Martin Kragh believes that we are heading into an in-depth confrontation. “It does not look bright but it is not necessarily […]
About 400,000 homes to scrap gas stoves
More Danish gas?The initiative is just one element in the government’s Denmark can do more 2 ‘proposal, which the Prime Minister said will be presented after the Easter holidays. Other elements in the proposal will include building more sustainable energy sources – and making it faster – exporting green technology to promote efficient energy use […]
“Putin never admits a mistake”
“Vladimir Putin must be stopped, otherwise the whole world is facing a nuclear threat.” This is what the former KGB officer and Duma member Gennady Gudkov says in an interview with Swedish Radio’s correspondent Johanna Melén. “The decision to invade Ukraine is primarily about Vladimir Putin’s fear of losing power,” he said. Gennady Gudkov is […]
That way, Putin could be held accountable for war crimes
Butja and the wars in Chechnya The body of Butja, a city just outside Kyiv, is reminiscent of what happened in the suburb of Novye Aldy in Grozny in February 2000, when more than 60 people were killed by Russian soldiers. The massacre was investigated by journalist Anna Politkovskaya, who published it in the Novaya […]
Kaikkonen: Finland will immediately start investing in defense equipment and personnel
“Defense procurement complements long-term shortcomings and deficiencies and responds to the changing demands of Ukraine’s war environment,” Kivinen stated at a press conference in Helsinki on Wednesday. “We will be hiring civilian personnel on fixed-term assignments immediately this year,” he added. – The number of refresher courses is growing significantly […] and other sports activities […]
Björn Ulvaeus: I’m not afraid of Putin
Björn Ulvaeus: After this speech, Putin is probably no longer an Abba fan Björn Ulvaeus also comments on what he thinks about Putin liking Abba, something that has been speculated about in the Swedish and foreign press before. – After this speech, Putin is probably no longer an Abba fan. Björn Ulvaeus nervous before the […]
Biden wants to bring Putin to justice
Joe Biden: Putin is a war criminal The US president sharpens the tone and says that Russia’s leader Vladimir Putin is a war criminal. Russia’s actions in Ukraine must be investigated and Putin brought to justice, says Joe Biden, who also promises tougher sanctions against Russia and increased military support for Ukraine. So the American […]
The cyber warriors fighting Putin
The cyber warriors fighting Putin
Norwegian Prime Minister on the conversation with Putin
Listen to Jonas Gahr Støre, Prime Minister of Norway and Trygve Ulriksen Skogseth, foreign reporter at Ekot who worked as a political reporter in Norway. The clip comes from P1-Morgon 5 April 2022.Host: Henrik TorehammarResponsible publisher for P1-Morgon: Klas Wolf-Watz
This is how Putin was shaped by time as a spy
Participants: Johanna Melén, our Russia correspondent, Carolina Vendil Pallin, Research leader FOI, Oscar Jonsson, researcher at the Swedish National Defense College. Host: Jesper Lindau [email protected] Producer: Irma Norrman [email protected]
Helsinki will host the Fields Medal Event
This summer, the Fields Medal, sometimes called "Nobel Prize in Mathematics," presented in the Finnish capital. President of Russia Vladimir Putin it was originally intended to open the awards ceremony. The winners will be announced at a ceremony on July 5 at the Aalto University office in the Töölö district. Fields Medals are awarded every […]
Putin may have sent nuclear-armed bombers into Swedish airspace – 19FortyFive
So there were bombers with nuclear weapons, or did you just put nuclear waste in your pants? A journalist without facts is bullshit. Do not worry, Sweden will be more likely to share the Gripens surplus with Ukraine, and more likely to join NATO. Which seems to be part of Putin’s plan. Putin must also […]
Putin signed a decree to convert gas tariffs from unfriendly countries into rubles
The regulation only applies to Gazprom’s pipeline supplies, and the Russian State’s Foreign Investment Commission can issue permits for non-ruble gas payments. New rules for selling Russian gas to “unfriendly countries” will take effect on April 1, Putin said. “If such payments [in rubles] is not done, we consider this the default of buyers. With […]
Viktor Orbán – vänsterstudenten som blev Ungerns konservativa ledare
Söndag 3 april går Ungern till val. Orbáns relation till Putin EU-landet Ungern har medverkat till fördömanden och sanktioner mot Ryssland efter invasionen av Ukraina. Därom har han sagt nej till att sluta importera rysk olja och gas. ”Dilemmat för Orbán har varit att hans relation till Putin varit alltför god. Det har han fått […]
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 [email protected] Producer: Irma Norrman [email protected]
Biden is forced to back down after Putin’s speech
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Hesburger: Closes all stores in Russia and Belarus "as soon as possible"
Finnish fast food company Hesburger announces plans to close all offices in Russia and Belarus "as soon as possible". In a press release on Tuesday, Hesburger CEO Kari Salmela said the chain plans to close down both countries this summer, as many other international companies have done since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. However, many Finns […]
It happened during the war in Ukraine
There are reports of progress in the talks between Ukraine and Russia. According to Russia’s Deputy Defense Minister, the Russian military presence will be drastically reduced around, among other places, Kyiv. “The ones who are making the most money on a temporary local ceasefire north of Kyiv right now are Russia,” said Ekot’s foreign correspondent. […]
After the talks – Russia promises to withdraw from Kyiv
According to Russia’s Deputy Defense Minister, the military presence around the capital Kyiv and the city of Chernihiv will be drastically reduced, writes Interfax, among others. A meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky may soon be relevant, says the Russian delegation’s chief negotiator Vladimir Medinsky after a peace talks in […]
Ukraine: We have made progress in the peace negotiations
According to a Ukrainian negotiator, sufficient progress has been made during the peace talks in Istanbul to allow a meeting between Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyj to be held, Reuters reports. Russia also states that the talks have been meaningful.
New sanctions against Russia incorporated into Norwegian law
“It is important to continue to put pressure on President Putin and the individuals and entities who benefit most from and support his regime. We have now also included the latest package of sanctions from the EU in Norwegian law. We are introducing sanctions together with the EU and other countries to ensure that they […]
The pressure is rising on Danish companies to leave Russia after Carlsberg’s departure
The pressure is rising on all Danish companies with Russian interests after Carlsberg’s decision to withdraw completely from the country in the wake of the Ukraine invasion and put all its assets up for sale. Most analysts agree that Carlsberg will be lucky to get back even a fraction of the value of $ 20 […]
