Swedes Step up Military Contingency over Russian Activity

[Sherman A1]

STOCKHOLM (AP) — A top military chief in Sweden said Friday that there is increased Russian activity in the Baltic Sea which “deviates from the normal picture,” leading the Scandinavian nation’s military to raise its preparedness.

"We have decided to reposition our troops. It does not have to mean an increased threat, but we always want to adapt to the prevailing situation,” Lt. Gen Leif Michael Claesson told The Associated Press.

Sweden, which is not part of NATO, has among other things noticed a number of landing craft from Russia’s northern navy which have been entering the Baltic Sea.

Claesson who is the operations manger at the Swedish Armed Forces, said that some of the measures taken by the Swedish military will be visible and others will not be.

https://www.military.com/daily-news/2022/01/15/swedes-step-military-contingency-over-russian-activity.html

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1. Russia Deploys Military Hardware and Personnel to Western Borders

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Russia may increase the strength of its army on the Western border up to 500,00 troops. Remember, this is a state newspaper. Left-click the link and right-click to story.


english.pravda.ru/news/hotspots/150055-russia_arm