Sweden will allow the deployment of NATO troops even before it joins the alliance

The Swedish government allows the deployment of NATO troops on its territory before the country officially joins the alliance. The reason is threats from Russia.

Source. This is stated in an article by Dagens Nyheter, written by Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Defense Minister Paul Johnson.

Russia has shown that it is willing to take great military and political risks to achieve its geopolitical goals. Since it is impossible to say where the limits of President Vladimir Putin's territorial ambitions lie, the Swedish government has decided that the country's armed forces can take preparatory measures with NATO member states," the article says.

"In light of the serious situation in our immediate vicinity, the government has decided that the Swedish armed forces can conduct training with NATO and NATO member states to ensure future joint operations," the government said.

In particular, it is specified that the training will include the temporary deployment of equipment and personnel from other countries in Sweden.

"We don't just hope for the best, we also have to plan for the worst. In the event of a crisis or war, we can quickly deploy military resources from other countries to our territory, which requires planning, preparation and practice," the statement said.

Background. As reported, due to Putin's actions, almost two-thirds of Europeans now consider Russia an enemy. Bulgaria is the most "loved" country, and Denmark the least.