Sweden’s Military Intelligence and Security Service stated that Russia posed a clear military threat in the country’s immediate area. “The European Security Order as we know it has ceased to exist, … and with that, the risks for Swedish security have also increased,” Lena Hallin, head of the agency said at a news conference. Hallin said she expected Russia to respond to Stockholm applying for NATO membership by strengthening its military capabilities near Sweden when it has the opportunity to do so.
