Sweden and Finland's shift from neutrality to NATO membership reflects their response to escalating regional tensions post-Russia's invasion of Ukraine, emphasizing preparedness at home.
The Swedish civil contingencies agency stated, 'The state of the world has worsened drastically in recent years. War is being waged in our vicinity,' urging citizens to be ready to defend Sweden's sovereignty.
In the context of increased military threats, Finland published safety guidance addressing extreme weather, long outages, and military conflict, highlighting a shift toward self-defense readiness.
A former Kremlin official noted that Moscow perceives NATO as engaged in war against Russia, suggesting heightened tensions and a shift in military engagement strategies by both sides.
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