Sweden Unveils New Arctic Strategy Citing Most Serious Security Situation Since WWII

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The move comes at a time of heightened concern among the Eastern European and Baltic states about the threat posed by Russia.Swedish Leopard main battle tanks are transported across the border between Finland and Sweden to take part in the arctic military exercise Cold Response 26 in Pello, Finland, on March 10, 2026. Photo by Jarno Vuorinen/AFP via Getty Images6/1/2026|Updated: 6/1/2026Sweden unveiled a new strategy for the Arctic Circle on June 1, amid what it described as the “most serious” security situation since World War II.The announcement comes amid increased concern in the region over threats posed by Russia and China.

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