Sweden defies threats from Russia as it moves closer to Nato

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov branded the move a mistake which would spark a rise in “military tension”

“The fact that the security of Sweden and Finland will not be strengthened as a result of this decision is very clear to us.He added: ““The general level of military tension will rise, predictability in this sphere will decrease. It is a shame that common sense is being sacrificed to some phantom provision about what should be done in this unfolding situation”.

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