Military researcher Håkan Edström believes that Sweden and the other Scandinavian countries should focus more on strengthening the defense of Finland rather than supporting the Baltics and Poland, as the defense of Finland is critical given the security political situation in the region. #Finland #Försvar #Norden (translated)
Ledarsidorna.se questioned whether Magdalena Andersson was suitable as prime minister and government builder. The writer described their personal image of her as fundamentally positive but criticized her actions in security policy issues. The writer pointed out that Andersson had said in spring 2022 that Swedish NATO membership would destabilize the region before she reportedly changed her stance when Finland moved toward membership. Ledarsidorna.se also referred to an interview in Politico where Andersson allegedly wanted a future government to place greater importance on "the global south." The writer claimed that this aligned with Vladimir Putin's interests and highlighted Russia's actions towards the Baltic states. The post also mentioned that Morgan Johansson, according to Ledarsidorna.se, had stated that the Social Democrats wanted to pause an association agreement with the EU. The writer asserted that this would undermine Sweden's and NATO's northern flank defense capability, as Israeli Elbit Systems was the main supplier of communication systems to the Swedish and Finnish armies. Ledarsidorna.se also criticized that five Social Democratic members of the European Parliament had voted against a resolution to counter Islamist entryism in the EU. The writer claimed, referencing their sources, that the decision had been made by the Social Democrats' executive committee on Sveavägen 68. The post stated that Andersson and the committee had a different assessment of the Muslim Brotherhood than French and German intelligence and security services, without providing the basis for this. The writer concluded by asserting that there were good reasons to ask whether Andersson wanted what was best for Sweden and the Swedish people. #svpol #Sverige #politik #Socialdemokraterna (translated)
Palmako has acquired the glued wood structure manufacturer Jūrės Medis located in Lithuania, thus becoming the largest manufacturer of glued wood elements in the Baltics. #liimpuit #puidutööstus #Baltikum (translated)
Hans von der Burchard reported that BND chief Martin Jäger warned during a intelligence hearing in the Bundestag of a growing threat from Russia. Germany could become involved in a violent conflict with Russia; the attempted attack in Leipzig is an example of this. According to Jäger, no other country currently poses a similarly direct and comprehensive threat. Russia is pushing for confrontation because Germany does not accept Moscow's policies and its attack on Ukraine, and supports its alliance partners. Jäger stated that Russia is assessing Germany's reaction and interprets any sign of uncertainty as an invitation for further pressure. Vladimir Putin cannot simply end the war against Ukraine without jeopardizing his power base at home, and therefore must demonstrate success. Although the Russian leadership is aware of the limits of their military and economic means, they compensate for weaknesses with repression, resource allocation towards the war, as well as determination and willingness to take risks. Moscow assumes that the West will not withstand the pressure and relies on its weaknesses. For the upcoming winter, Jäger expects particularly harsh Russian attacks on Ukraine. Russia may also attempt to disrupt Western arms production and deliveries using military means, and to weaken Europe’s support for Ukraine through intimidation and interference. He anticipates renewed nuclear threats. Currently, there are no indications of a large-scale Russian attack on NATO territory; however, low-level military activities, especially in the Baltics, as well as so-called false-flag operations cannot be excluded. Jäger described Russia's actions as a shadow war and warned of a continuing real danger of attacks in Germany. According to von der Burchard, the BND sees itself as the first line of defense; the contribution referred to an intelligence reform with new powers. #Russland #Ukraine #Sicherheit (translated)
Nico Lange wrote that Vladimir Putin spoke for 3 hours and 20 minutes during a speech and a moderated stage discussion at the Valdai Forum on October 1, 2026. From his statements, Lange derived five central points of a Russian strategy. According to Lange, Putin portrays Russian aggression as a reaction to Western attacks or provocations. In doing so, he justifies the war of aggression against Ukraine, prepares the population for a prolonged confrontation, and presents Russian escalations as responses. At the same time, in Lange’s estimation, Putin wants a European security order in which Russia can co-determine decisions. This includes, according to the author, a weakening of NATO, especially its eastern flank, political division and economic destabilization of the EU, as well as an expansion of Russian influence in Central and Eastern Europe. Lange wrote that behind Putin's demand for Ukrainian neutrality are the exclusion of NATO and EU membership as well as a Western orientation. Putin also aims for permanent territorial control over large parts of Ukraine and political control over the country. His statements that Ukraine cannot exist independently and is controlled from the outside were interpreted by Lange as an attempt to question its independence and justify Russian influence. According to Lange, Putin also presents a possible Russian escalation, even to the use of nuclear weapons, as a necessary defense. This is intended to deter NATO and European states from a consistent defense of the Baltics and the Baltic Sea region. Lange referred to Kaliningrad, which he described as Europe’s most militarized area, and wrote that a NATO defense could hit air defense, missile sites, and military infrastructure there. Putin depicts the Russian economy as stable and resilient according to Lange, while he does not address the human and economic costs of the war. Lange wrote that Putin sees the economy mainly as a geopolitical pressure tool against Europe, a war resource, and an instrument for maintaining power. Overall, according to Lange, Putin wants to create a European order dominated by Russia, where Ukraine is subjugated and Moscow controls spheres of influence. #Putin #Geopolitik #Ukraine (translated)
https://bjarnekimpedersen.blogspot.com/2026/09/29092026-den-sidste-skovbror.html 29.09.2026 DEN SIDSTE SKOVBROR For 48 år siden den 28. september 1978 døde den sidste skovbror August Sabbe han druknede eller blev druknet af KGB i floden Võhandu i Estland. BALTERNES HISTORIE skovbrødrenes kamp mod besættelseshæren. Et frit Baltikum Skovbrødrene kæmpede først mod Sovjetrussernes besættelse så kæmpede de mod Nazityskernes besættelse og de fortsatte med at kæmpe mod den nye Sovjetrussiske besættelse. Men det var Sovjetrusserne, der skrev historien og undlod skovbrødrenes kamp mod den sovjetrussiske besættelses. Læs den estisk-finske forfatter Sofi Oksanens Renselse og Duerne forsvandt Hun vandt Nordisk Råds Litteraturpris i 2010 for Renselse, I kan så fortsætte med hendes to sidste: Hundeparken om rugemødre og krigen i Ukraine Samme flod to gange – Putins krig mod kvinder Hvis Sofi ikke beskriver de russiske ugerninger i Ukraine; vold og voldtægtsdyrkelsen kan de ikke bekæmpes det var de samme ugerninger i den sovjetrussiske besættelse skovbrødrene kæmpede imod.
"Meie, Balti riigid, peame veenma Ühendriike, et pikas plaanis on just siin nende jaoks kõige kasulikum kohal olla, sest see annab USA-le suurima strateegilise, sõjalise, majandusliku ja rahalise kasu,""Meie, Balti riigid, peame veenma Ühendriike, et pikas plaanis on just siin nende jaoks kõige kasulikum kohal olla, sest see annab USA-le suurima strateegilise, sõjalise, majandusliku ja rahalise kasu," lausus Leedu välisminister Kestutis Budrys. #UkrainaSõda #Baltikum #Julgeolek
"Ameerika väed Eestis, Lätis, Leedus, Poolas tagavad meie julgeolekut ja annavad väga selge sõnumi ka Venemaale, et mingisugust agressiooni mõtet ei tasu oma peas väga liigutada,""Ameerika väed Eestis, Lätis, Leedus, Poolas tagavad meie julgeolekut ja annavad väga selge sõnumi ka Venemaale, et mingisugust agressiooni mõtet ei tasu oma peas väga liigutada," lausus Eesti välisminister Margus Tsahkna. #UkrainaSõda #Baltikum #Julgeolek
"Alustame valest otsast. Me ei peaks rääkima evakueerimisest, sest see on plaan B, C või D. Peaksime rääkima plaanist A. Ja plaan A on tugevdada meie riiklikku julgeolekut,""Alustame valest otsast. Me ei peaks rääkima evakueerimisest, sest see on plaan B, C või D. Peaksime rääkima plaanist A. Ja plaan A on tugevdada meie riiklikku julgeolekut," ütles Leedu president Gitanas Nauseda. #UkrainaSõda #Baltikum #Julgeolek
"Siin on omajagu irooniat. Veel viis aastat tagasi hoiatasime Venemaa ohu eest. Nüüd peame hoopis hoiatama, et sellega üle ei pingutataks. Aga ikka kiputakse pealkirjades üle võimendama, kirjutades "Baltikum on järgmine" või "Baltimaid rünnatakse samamoodi nagu Ukrainat 2022. aastal",""Siin on omajagu irooniat. Veel viis aastat tagasi hoiatasime Venemaa ohu eest. Nüüd peame hoopis hoiatama, et sellega üle ei pingutataks. Aga ikka kiputakse pealkirjades üle võimendama, kirjutades "Baltikum on järgmine" või "Baltimaid rünnatakse samamoodi nagu Ukrainat 2022. aastal"," lausus Läti president Edgars Rinkevics. #UkrainaSõda #Baltikum #Julgeolek
Ukraina sõda jätkab Ida-Euroopa julgeoleku kujundamist, nagu tõendas ÜRO peaassamblee kõrgetasemeline nädal New Yorgis, kus arutati USA kohalolekut, sõjalist koostööd ja Balti riikide muresid Venemaa agressiooni üle. #UkrainaSõda #Baltikum #Julgeolek
Varje krona som @mikaeldamberg sedan kommer flytta från @Forsvarsmakten till @folkbildning är en krona mindre till skyddsrum, ammunition och luftvärn. Och en krona mer till ett bidragsindustriellt komplex där bland annat @Riksrevisionen kunnat visa att upp till 70 procent av samordningsinslaget gått till annan verksamhet än vad den var avsedd för. Som finansiering av privatkonsumtion eller kriminell verksamhet. Det är vad det bidragsindustriella komplexet förväntar sig ska hända med @magdandersson tillträder. En viljeyttring som blev tydlig med i intervjun i @politico. Att hon vill se mindre omsorg av Baltikum och Östersjöområdets säkerhet utan fokusera mer på "The global south". Vet inte om @alexstubb och @realMetteF med @DanishMFA och @FinAmbSthlm tycker det är en så lysande idé eller att Sverige blir en partner att lita på. #svpol #svpol #försvar #politk
@magdandersson har aviserat ett skifte i svensk säkerhetspolitik. Ett fokus på "The global south" efter att ha riktat kritik mot den sittande regeringens fokus på Baltikum och Sveriges närområde. Baltikum lever idag med ett överhängande hot från Ryssland. Ryssland bedriver fortfarande ett anfallskrig mot Europa i Ukraina. Därför kommer ABF krav inte ur tom luft. Tvärtom förväntar sig organisationen, och personerna i dess ledning, att @mikaeldamberg omfördelar statsbudgeten så att den gynnar det bidragsindustriella komplexet i allmänhet och i förlängningen Palmecentret i synnerhet. Det som gör kravet extra intressant är att @vansterpartiet är representerade i ABF ledning. Ilyas Hassan, aktuell i och med bland annat @peterwennblad granskning av oegentligheter i valet, sitter idag i en ledningsfunktion och fördelar miljoner av skattemedel. Nu kräver ABF medel ur försvarsbudgeten. Miljarder. You do the math. #svpol #Säkerhetspolitik #Baltikum #Ukraina
..”en tid av växande militära hot mot våra grannländer i Norden och kring Östersjön, då vi vet att Ryssland på många olika sätt vill destabilisera och splittra Nato och EU, säger hon att den svenska regeringen har varit för fokuserad på Baltikum!” https://t.co/Lbkj8a6cR4 #Nato #Sverige #Ryssland #SE #RU #BG #EE #LV #LT #FI #NO
I det här läget kommer @magdandersson att skifta utrikespolitiskt fokus från Baltikum och Ukraina till "det globala syd". Inte bara @vansterpartiet är ett säkerhetshot. Även S verkar utvecklas i den riktningen. Det här är ett beställningsjobb från Kreml. Nämn saker vid dess rätta namn. https://t.co/5Hi99w5xCj #utrikespolitik #Sverige #sikkerhetspolitik
Det är något av förkrigstid. CIA-chefen besökte nyligen Baltikum och Moskva, därefter varnades Polen för att Putin öppnar en andra front. På tyska flygplatser hittas sprängladdningar. I detta läge kritiserar S-ledaren ”fokus på Baltikum och närområdet”? https://t.co/sVPXN3xnql #Säkerhetspolitik #Geopolitik #Ryssland
