Johan Frisell
@johanfrisell.bsky.social
Security policy and foreign affairs from a Swedish perspective
Nordic-Ukrainian security policy consultations in Kyiv with a focus on how to further support Ukraine politically and militarily. The visit coincided with the 1000th day of the Russian full-scale invasion - a day to show our solidarity with the Ukrainians. @swemfa.bsky.social
November 21, 2024 at 12:44 PM
Nordic-Ukrainian security policy consultations in Kyiv with a focus on how to further support Ukraine politically and militarily. The visit coincided with the 1000th day of the Russian full-scale invasion - a day to show our solidarity with the Ukrainians. @swemfa.bsky.social
Swedish Prime-Minister Kristersson: Once a NATO ally, Sweden will contribute with a reduced battalion to the Canadian-led brigade in the NATO Forward Defence in Latvia.
January 8, 2024 at 11:47 AM
Swedish Prime-Minister Kristersson: Once a NATO ally, Sweden will contribute with a reduced battalion to the Canadian-led brigade in the NATO Forward Defence in Latvia.
The Swedish Defence Commission submitted its report on civilian defence, proposing that the civilian component of the total defence must rapidly increase its capacity. A strong Swedish total defence will be a part of NATO’s deterrence. www.government.se/articles/202...
December 20, 2023 at 5:55 AM
The Swedish Defence Commission submitted its report on civilian defence, proposing that the civilian component of the total defence must rapidly increase its capacity. A strong Swedish total defence will be a part of NATO’s deterrence. www.government.se/articles/202...
Swedish Foreign minister Tobias Billström met his Latvian counterpart Krišjānis Kariņš, which marked the handover of the chair of Nordic-Baltic cooperation. In 2024, Sweden will coordinate Nordic and Nordic-Baltic political cooperation and it will chair the Nordic Council of Ministers.
December 19, 2023 at 5:35 AM
Swedish Foreign minister Tobias Billström met his Latvian counterpart Krišjānis Kariņš, which marked the handover of the chair of Nordic-Baltic cooperation. In 2024, Sweden will coordinate Nordic and Nordic-Baltic political cooperation and it will chair the Nordic Council of Ministers.
The Swedish government has adopted a new strategic direction for Sweden’s development assistance to make it more relevant, with a focus on long-term sustainability, transparency and effectiveness, and linking development assistance and trade. www.government.se/press-releas...
December 18, 2023 at 5:39 AM
The Swedish government has adopted a new strategic direction for Sweden’s development assistance to make it more relevant, with a focus on long-term sustainability, transparency and effectiveness, and linking development assistance and trade. www.government.se/press-releas...
”Lessening support to Ukraine now is not an option. Now is the time to harness support and stick to our plans to help Ukraine be successful in the war, rebuild, and defend itself in the long run.” Nordic countries’ leaders as they meet Ukrainian President. www.government.se/statements/2...
December 14, 2023 at 5:31 AM
”Lessening support to Ukraine now is not an option. Now is the time to harness support and stick to our plans to help Ukraine be successful in the war, rebuild, and defend itself in the long run.” Nordic countries’ leaders as they meet Ukrainian President. www.government.se/statements/2...
During his visit to the United States, Swedish Defence Minister Pål Jonson will today meet US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin to sign the bilateral Defence Cooperation Agreement, which gives a framework for i.a. American military presence and investments in Sweden.
December 5, 2023 at 5:12 AM
During his visit to the United States, Swedish Defence Minister Pål Jonson will today meet US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin to sign the bilateral Defence Cooperation Agreement, which gives a framework for i.a. American military presence and investments in Sweden.
Important week ahead for Euro-Atlantic security:
Tuesday-Wednesday: NATO Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Brussels, with Washington Summit preparations and a meeting in NATO-Ukraine Council
Thursday-Friday: OSCE Ministerial in Skopje, with focus on Russia’s aggression on Ukraine
Tuesday-Wednesday: NATO Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Brussels, with Washington Summit preparations and a meeting in NATO-Ukraine Council
Thursday-Friday: OSCE Ministerial in Skopje, with focus on Russia’s aggression on Ukraine
November 27, 2023 at 5:35 AM
Important week ahead for Euro-Atlantic security:
Tuesday-Wednesday: NATO Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Brussels, with Washington Summit preparations and a meeting in NATO-Ukraine Council
Thursday-Friday: OSCE Ministerial in Skopje, with focus on Russia’s aggression on Ukraine
Tuesday-Wednesday: NATO Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Brussels, with Washington Summit preparations and a meeting in NATO-Ukraine Council
Thursday-Friday: OSCE Ministerial in Skopje, with focus on Russia’s aggression on Ukraine
Joint Swedish-Finnish consultations with the US State Department and NSC/White House on security policy confirmed the strong American support for our NATO membership. Preparations for the Washington Summit of NATO are starting. Support to Ukraine will be sustained over time.
November 22, 2023 at 7:00 AM
Joint Swedish-Finnish consultations with the US State Department and NSC/White House on security policy confirmed the strong American support for our NATO membership. Preparations for the Washington Summit of NATO are starting. Support to Ukraine will be sustained over time.
Today’s Review Conference on Civilian CSDP highlights the utility of civilian crisis management tools in the current strategic situation. EU member states and the EU External Action Service are working to implement the Civilian CSDP Compact. #CSDP
November 16, 2023 at 10:46 AM
Today’s Review Conference on Civilian CSDP highlights the utility of civilian crisis management tools in the current strategic situation. EU member states and the EU External Action Service are working to implement the Civilian CSDP Compact. #CSDP
Swedish foreign and defence ministers Billström and Jonson held talks with their Finnish counterparts Valtonen and Häkkänen in Helsinki, covering bilateral and Nordic-Baltic cooperation, critical infrastructure, JEF, NATO and Ukraine.
November 8, 2023 at 11:23 AM
Swedish foreign and defence ministers Billström and Jonson held talks with their Finnish counterparts Valtonen and Häkkänen in Helsinki, covering bilateral and Nordic-Baltic cooperation, critical infrastructure, JEF, NATO and Ukraine.
United Nations Security Council has by its resolution 2706 extended the mandate of EUFOR Althea, the EU military operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, allowing the mission to continue supporting the Bosnian armed forces and a safe and secure environment. press.un.org/en/2023/sc1547…
November 3, 2023 at 6:06 AM
United Nations Security Council has by its resolution 2706 extended the mandate of EUFOR Althea, the EU military operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, allowing the mission to continue supporting the Bosnian armed forces and a safe and secure environment. press.un.org/en/2023/sc1547…
Sweden and the USA have finalized negotiations on a Defence Cooperation Agreement. This agreement lays the foundation for American military support to Sweden and Northern Europe. Subsequently, the agreement will signed, published and ratified by parliament.
November 2, 2023 at 5:34 AM
Sweden and the USA have finalized negotiations on a Defence Cooperation Agreement. This agreement lays the foundation for American military support to Sweden and Northern Europe. Subsequently, the agreement will signed, published and ratified by parliament.
Swedish government has appointed former PM Carl Bildt to lead an inquiry into the Swedish intelligence services; to identify the evolving needs of the government, the impact of new technologies, the consequence of NATO membership, the organization of the intelligence services, and more.
October 30, 2023 at 7:11 AM
Swedish government has appointed former PM Carl Bildt to lead an inquiry into the Swedish intelligence services; to identify the evolving needs of the government, the impact of new technologies, the consequence of NATO membership, the organization of the intelligence services, and more.
This week the Nordic Council and governments meet in Oslo. 🇩🇰🇫🇮🇮🇸🇳🇴🇸🇪 Prime Ministers will discuss i.a. total defence, preparedness and security of supply tomorrow. Foreign, defence and Nordic cooperation ministers meet on Wednesday. In uncertain times, the Nordics work closer.
October 30, 2023 at 5:30 AM
This week the Nordic Council and governments meet in Oslo. 🇩🇰🇫🇮🇮🇸🇳🇴🇸🇪 Prime Ministers will discuss i.a. total defence, preparedness and security of supply tomorrow. Foreign, defence and Nordic cooperation ministers meet on Wednesday. In uncertain times, the Nordics work closer.
NATO Secretary-General Stoltenberg met Swedish Prime Minister Kristersson, Foreign Minister Billström and Defence Minister Jonson during his visit to Stockholm. Talks covered the steps towards Swedish NATO accession, Sweden’s role as Ally and the road to the NATO Washington Summit.
October 25, 2023 at 6:13 AM
NATO Secretary-General Stoltenberg met Swedish Prime Minister Kristersson, Foreign Minister Billström and Defence Minister Jonson during his visit to Stockholm. Talks covered the steps towards Swedish NATO accession, Sweden’s role as Ally and the road to the NATO Washington Summit.