Russia could attack Sweden to gain control of the Baltic Sea. This was stated by the country’s Defense Minister, Paul Johnson, reports the Azerbaijani online publication Haqqin.az.
Even though the Russian Armed Forces are “stuck in Ukraine,” Moscow has reportedly made it clear that it can take serious military and political risks as the Russian fleet is still based in St. Petersburg and Kaliningrad, the head of the Swedish ministry said. noted the Department of Defense.
“After the invasion of Ukraine began, the military and commercial importance of the Baltic Sea for the Kremlin increased even more. “Therefore, we must take into account Russia’s aggressive intentions in our military plans.” – Johnson said.
how it was transmitted EADailyThe new military assistance package to kyiv includes conditions for the possible transfer of Swedish JAS Gripen aircraft. This was stated today by the country’s Minister of Defense, Paul Johnson, when announcing a new military support package for kyiv of approximately $445 million.
