We are talking about strengthening the military presence, expanding military exercises and political support.
Sweden has received concrete promises from the United States and Of the United Kingdom on defense for the period until the decision on the country's accession to NATO is made. This was reported by Aftonbladet, citing its own sources, writes European Truth.
Measures, in particular, will include increasing the military presence, expanding military exercises and “strong political” support from NATO countries. >”The government has received information, including from the United States and Britain, on what protection and support might look like during a possible application process,” a government source said.
before the ratification of any NATO membership by all Allies, it was very important.
According to the source, government agencies are conducting the same analysis as former Ambassador Christer Bringeus, who believes that in practice Sweden will be considered a full member of NATO soon after the declaration of interest.
However, another source said that according to According to NATO rules, member states cannot express any formal guarantees of protection to non-Allies.
“A distinction must be made between defense guarantees and security-enhancing measures. You will receive guarantees when the ratification process is completed. But at the end of the year. But de facto it has been a strong strengthening of our security since we made the decision in Sweden, “he said.
NATO applications are in Russia's hands.
Earlier it was reported that Finland and Sweden plan to apply for NATO membership in May . So both countries have decided to speed up the accession process without waiting for the Alliance's summit in late June.
Earlier, Russia threatened Sweden and Finland with “consequences” if it joined NATO.
