In the muddy woodlands of a Baltic island, Sweden’s soldiers are getting ready for Russian attack

After the end of the Cold War, Sweden demilitarized Gotland island in the Baltic sea. Now, in the wake of Putin’s war in Ukraine, Sweden is accelerating its re-armament.
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[@euronews]

Wet snow turns into drizzling rain. Thanks to some diplomatic backing and the security clearance of the German and French embassies in Stockholm, I got finally authorization from the Swedish armed forces headquarters to enter the military facility on Gotland, a strategically important island in the middle of the Baltic Sea. Crouching down into the muddy soil I try best as I can to catch the tense faces of the young soldiers deployed across the coniferous woodland, passing a hidden tank, pausing behind some rocks for a few seconds, then silently moving further towards a trench that separates a small ridge from a large open meadow. It’s like a choreographed war-ballet, every single fighter fitting smoothly into the well-trained mechanism of their squad. Suddenly some dark silhouettes appear in the grassland ahead. Squad leader Benjamin commands: “Open Fire!”

[@euronews]

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[@dahookhayhay708]

Russia will destroy gotland. It's matter of time.

[@TzunSu]

I must say, this is beautifully written. Motorcycle messenger on Gotland was my backup assignment during my conscription evaluation, sadly never got to learn to ride!

[@jooceypaleork2703]

What about clandestine russian Immigration to island of gotland?

[@TzunSu]

@@jooceypaleork2703 That's only an issue if you're reading Wilderäng.

[@markothwriter]

I worked with a couple guys from Sweden who had just gotten out of the Coastal Rangers. They could run pretty well, and they were very good at orienteering. They were the best at map reading/ orienteering of anyone I'd ever met. And they told me that they'd seen evidence of Russian Special Forces coming onto their islands and then retreating. "Never trust a Russian" they always said.

[@salamandiuswestlife7729]

Never trust a Mongol descendant

[@colddarkness1798]

Russians can't stop Viking spirit

[@annamhaid4047]

Well that's clearly a made up story😂😂

[@markothwriter]

@Nichòlas Nicholas Ukranians orginate from Vikings. Russians are Slavs that mixed with Turks and Tartars, ...Ukraine is strong, Russia is weak

[@Sleepy1988]

That part about Russian special forces coming on to Gotland and smaller Swedish islands is scary, and reminds me of stories of spetsnaz or evidence of spetsnaz being found in Alaska, including of people dying under mysterious circumstances.

[@youxkio]

One thing I know about Swedish people is how approachable they are. No matter the position they have, or how famous they are, they are quite easy to talk to and accessible. I met a metal band from Sweden back in 2007 and those guys were awesome. Lovely people, funny, and very friendly. I would fight next to them anytime!

[@Notdisputed]

Thanks brother

[@youxkio]

@@Notdisputed Cheers bro!!!!

[@stevea8713]

Sweden and Finland would be welcome members of the Alliance. Worthy and Strong.

[@ozioz6285]

nope. useless armies.not worth taking risks for other members.

[@zoom5024]

Not if you ask croatias president.

[@GeorgeFafa]

He is our only hope!

[@cfl_finn4831]

Yes 1 million soldiers for NATO in the North would be nice

[@GeorgeFafa]

@@cfl_finn4831 and then you woke up? how about 4 millions soldiers...even better right? this is not a movie einstein, people will die, your reality will become a nightmare the way you are all warmongering.

[@The_PaleHorseman]

From the United States 🇺🇸 we love Sweden and Finland! My great great grandmother is full blood Swedish and there should only be a free, and peaceful Europe.

[@johndewey6358]

Glad to see our Swedish friends are taking the current events seriously. I have read that Gotland will be one of the first places that Russians will want to occupy first and control to dominate the Baltics. Time for those good Swedish Bofors 40mm guns be increased on the island along with anti armor UAVs and more of those excellent Swedish tanks.

[@dahookhayhay708]

True im 2 minuts Everybody knows how they bombard, everybody who lives.Everybody knows how evil they are, and only evil. Russia is evil. Putin is nat han är inte don son Hitlers rummet till Argentina nua Argentina för Putin historian

[@dustym-o-h8349]

😂

[@erwaldox]

With what army? Sweden got no soldiers compared to Russia

[@riclindsey329]

Anti-air defense missles and surface to surface anti-ship missles are the things needed mostly for defending an Island

[@johndewey6358]

@@riclindsey329 I agree with all components you have listed. The Swedish submarines do an excellent job, even better than more expensive larger subs.

[@Jefff72]

As an American, jag älskar Sverige! Sverige är vacker land med fantastisk folket. (no translator used and left any mistakes I might have made)

[@Jefff72]

I found my mistake on Google: ett vackert land med fantastiska I think folk or folket, I could have used människor.

[@Jefff72]

Point is, I love you wonderful Vikings!

[@keithlarsen7557]

Jeg forstaa. Oss Amerikansker skall snakker jo bra Skandinavisk.

[@baverfjant]

@@Jefff72 Very, very close and good job on that sentence! Our language is not the easiest. In your sentence "Människor" would have been correct. If you had written "Fantastiskt" instead of "Fantastiska" then it would be appropriate to use "Folk" :)

[@AtheistNationalist]

Europe after every 2-3 decades: "Aight its time for war"

[@abaddon2004]

I hope the Russians will abandon any thought of conquests after their humiliating defeat on Ukrainian soil.

[@peetsnort]

What flavour koolaid is your favourite

[@dustym-o-h8349]

@@peetsnort 😂😂😂😂

[@glenbolderson2479]

Somebody needs to go visit the front and see the real war.

[@Whatdoesntkillyoumakesyo-cg6pd]

@@peetsnort You go and feed the fish in Corfu instead

[@peetsnort]

@@glenbolderson2479 i was just talking to a neighbour who's son can't wait to join the army. I can't wait to see if he still likes it after a bit of incoming fire

[@kristofferhellstrom]

First! As a Swede I love Gotland and my country!

[@johndewey6358]

You have a great country and if you did not have a Wealth tax and extra territorial taxation I would have retired there.

[@johndewey6358]

@@chimereh.achilefu9176 Look up: Nomad Capitalist. I believe I had read about the Swedish tax system on a site that compared different taxation system. Just to be clear, I believe Swedish Tax system is far more effective than what we have in US. In Sweden everyone pays taxes, versus in US people with the highest incomes (including corporations) may pay less taxes than a poor teacher. In US we the middle tax are squeezed pretty bad. I bet my middle income US taxes are higher than Sweden. With the difference that in Sweden you get a lot better return o your taxes (such as better childcare, school tuition, healthcare, public services...). Extra territorial tax is when as a Swedish citizen earn income outside of Swedish territory you have to pay Swedish taxes on your income, capital gains....

[@C.I366]

Live it while you can, before civilians drop dead on the name of Pentagon domination... sorry, democracy 😂woke up fools, its about money not democracy!

[@kristofferhellstrom]

@@C.I366 I mean. We have money. What do you even mean it's about the money?

[@PSA78]

@@kristofferhellstrom It's a Russian troll 😉

[@chozer1]

Stand firm brothers we are with you if Russia attacks. Greetings from Denmark

[@Ealsante]

A Dane calling a Swede a brother. Russia has truly changed Europe.

[@chozer1]

@@Ealsante we may make fun of eachother but against a outside threat we will swiftly stand together

[@jonastheswede6256]

@@chozer1 as a swede, i agree. Your our little brother we make fun off. But when it matter we support eatch other.

[@ore_red1684]

Love love Germany 🇩🇪 our Germanic brother from Sweden 🇸🇪

[@sikorsikor7098]

Germany pumped bilions of Euros to Putins pocket via Nordstream. It is Germany fueling Russia weapon industry. Russia and Germany old imperial friends.

[@rsrs1136]

both nazis

[@martin7002]

🇸🇪❤️🇩🇪

[@trixus4768]

4:05 I'm glad to see the determination from the eyes of this officer. That's a good spirit.

[@fratercontenduntocculta8161]

I knew as soon as Sweden deployed troops stuff was getting serious. Thanks to them we also have the NLAW!

[@CleopatraAnimations]

And Carl Gustav + alot of combat rations helmets fa kits medicine and flak jackets. I wish we could send more and I guess we will aswell

[@fratercontenduntocculta8161]

@@CleopatraAnimations haha yes! those too! Good ol' Charlie G.

[@07cbailey07]

As an American I am proud to see our swedish brothers and sisters rising up to support this noble cause. We will stand side by side and bring peace to Ukraine and protect all of Europe.

[@mirkovujovic476]

I suppose you're also proud of the genocide against indians and that you're proud that in your brief history you've attacked other countries over 200 times and seduct evil all over the planet in the name of false democracy. You're also probably proud of your 150 kilos and lack of education.

[@ore_red1684]

Hello American friend, im from Sweden 🇸🇪

[@shayna.6928]

Nobody cares, honestly

[@07cbailey07]

@@ore_red1684 Hello friend. Stay safe out there. stay positive, stay strong and stay progressive. We are in this together. 🙏

[@shayna.6928]

@nyet _ only Barbie Ken Doll's who cry cry right now

[@leedowney3387]

Russia telling Sweden not to join NATO Sweden : hold my beer , let me put some Amon Amarth on.

[@petter5721]

The Swedish Vikings founded Russia (Rus-land) now it is time to annex Russia 👊🏻

[@theodorekatostitsa2208]

In swedistan beers are not alowed 😂

[@theodorekatostitsa2208]

@Lancelot hahahaha

[@Belenor]

Russia: Dont join NATO, dont join NATO. Sweden+Finland: We're gonna join NATO.

[@rsrs1136]

and they both gonna get deleted

[@Atlas-zm6bn]

@@rsrs1136 by who ?

[@tntfreddan3138]

@@rsrs1136 First of all, Russia doesn't have the logistical capability to even support an invasion of Gotland. We've already seen the fiasco in Ukraine where convoys are being ambushed by light infantry and the goods being either destroyed or captured. Now, take the determination of the Ukrainians and combine that with more modern equipment and tougher terrain that is much easier to defend and you get Sweden. Sweden also has soldiers that are trained and dedicated to ambushing supply convoys and sabotage. My prediction is as follows: Russia will invade Gotland. The Swedish navy and air force will defend the coastline from any supply ships trying to unload. Since Russia can't even secure the airspace over Ukraine that is defended by 30+ year old, 4th generation fighter jets. Russia can't afford to send their newest equipment in masses. Especially not their airplanes. Hell, I'd be surprised if they could scrape together 100 MiG 29s piloted by greenhorns who have just completed training and who barely has 3-digit flight hours. Considering Sweden has a larger and more advanced air force than Ukraine, I'd wish them good luck if they're even able to eject. Ukraine has also been able to sink Russian warships.... without even having a standing navy! So I think Putin would be quite surprised when someone shows him who his daddy really is. If they come, I'll give them one week before they're sent back out into the sea again because they won't be receiving much in ways of supplies and ammunition. They're not even that well equipped t begin with anyway so the only thing scary about Russia is the big red button Putin can push if he feels his own safety is threatened and if he's willing to bring the entire country down with him.

[@JAS563ify]

@@rsrs1136 Wee man the UK has signed a pact to protect both countries.....They will not get deleted, WHOEVER ATTACKS THEM WILL BE ANNIHILATED

[@Jo-MM]

@@rsrs1136 Russia is way too weak for that

[@ME262MKI]

The agreement between Finland, Sweden and Russia of neutrality was a gentlemen's agreement, but since Russia lack any honor they opted to break this agreement

[@Baktrianos]

LMAO honour is not a word you can use in geo politics, sorry.

[@ivangohome]

Russian white army officers used to have honor and valor. Putin's army - just dumb aggression and stealing washing machines...

[@ArabianKnight63]

@@Baktrianos unforyunately due to both sides

[@coajdka]

nato agreed to not expand anymore wheres their honor?

[@ME262MKI]

@@coajdka lmao, there was no agreement at all, there was some negotiations about it during the reunification of Germany but there was no agreements or treaties at all, tankie

[@stalepoutine4768]

Russia to Finland and Sweden: Don't join NATO. Sweden and Finland: We aren't planning to. Russia to Ukraine: Don't join NATO. Ukraine: Why not? Russia: So I can liberate you. Ukraine: Liberate me from what? Russia: From what I'm gonna do to you if you join NATO. Ukraine: But if I join NATO, how are you going to do anything to me? Russia: ....*invades Ukraine* Sweden and Finland: Maybe we should join NATO after all.

[@rsrs1136]

Russia gonna beat em all

[@stalepoutine4768]

@@rsrs1136 Lmao if all of NATO spits on Russia, the country's entire population will drown before NATO runs out of saliva.

[@Lundis919191]

Haha, yea thats pretty accurate 😅

[@imanrobota4849]

The Ukrainian President is a coke head and a drunk. He kept demanding for Ukraine to have it's nuclear weapons returned. I'm surprised the Russians waited as long as they did to invade.

[@Peirithous]

Defend Gotland Sweden ❣❣ Be prepared! Defend Sweden! And join NATO already💯

[@rsrs1136]

only in dreams 😂😂😂😂

[@BasedRaven96]

Gotland yesterday got an investment from the state 1.6 billion SEK to build new buildings etc for the new regiment there and more is about to happen in the rest of the country. So stuff is really happening in Sweden with the total defense. But it also takes time to build a stronger military!

[@C.I366]

Yes, for a nation that has not been threatened with I vasuin from Russia 😂

[@clemencevilliers716]

@@C.I366 well you can sit back and wait until those evil lunatics invade your country no one can tell you what to do so allow others to do what they think is best for them don't ridicule them

[@shelleyf5793]

@@C.I366 Russian trolls are pretty entertaining these days...how are the sanctions? I can tell you that they are only hitting normal people whilst the likes of Putler and his orcs live a life of luxury....

[@Lifen1]

@@C.I366 wtf u talking about, bot? Putin made clear that there will be military repercussions if sweden choses to join nato just to namn 1 thing..

[@NorceCodine]

And the guy who got the building contract is spending some of it on politicians to join NATO. More money on its way!

[@JTMaster]

We will accept Sweden and Finland gladly into NATO. NATO was having issues for sure in recent years, but this current Russian invasion has renewed strength in NATO nations. Strength we haven't seen in quite a long time. Sweden and Finland both have competent militaries and so will be very strong members to join the ranks

[@serboslav1389]

What are you talking about? NATO has been constantly expanding since the collapse of the USSR, with recent members such as Macedonia and Montenegro.

[@Tracker5111]

@@serboslav1389 oh good.

[@JTMaster]

@@serboslav1389 You had less conviction going on and Trump wanted to pretty much pull out of NATO

[@shayna.6928]

Scared much, to fight with 🇷🇺 you asking your friends to help? So pathetic 🤣🤣🤣

[@JTMaster]

@You tube Censorship Sweden develops a lot of military tech and ammo in case you didn't know. They also have a decent sized military with 24k active members and 34k reservists. Not a super powerful military, but they can definitely defend themselves. I mean hell, they created the NLAW which has been putting the hurt on Russian tanks.

[@GeorgiRusev]

After watching this video of the brave Vikings, I am sure, Putin won't even think of invading Sweden. :)

[@johndewey6358]

I think it is the Viking helmets and the Javelin!

[@C.I366]

🤣They didn't have nuclears then, unless they borrow them from the US!

[@toniwilson6210]

Underestimate Russian stupidity at your own peril.

[@ashleypihlcrantz9836]

Lol, what part of the "Blood Eagle" doesnt Russian's frail Schizophrenic president understand? "Kindred die cattle die, the one thing that doesn't die is the judgement of each one dead" Let that sink in, Putin

[@theoldfart8632]

@@C.I366 We Dont need nukes to beat your asses.

[@petter5721]

Brave Swedish soldiers 👍🏻

[@walterthecat2145]

How do we know if they are brave or not the last time this happened they traded materials with Germany hahaha

[@blockchainmusic8697]

@@walterthecat2145 ??? America also supported Germany long time during the time Hitler was in power, all of east europe, all europe etc. was persecuting and hunting jews. Since 1000s of years, this is not something Hitler invented. America turned sides, allied with others and went into a war with Germany, Japan and Austria, NOT because of the killing of the jews, this would be pure propaganda. Just like America now is trading BIG TIME with China and co. whilst they are doing a genocide against Uighurs. And tons more of examples.

[@petter5721]

@@walterthecat2145 well I have fought with them abroad in Afghanistan, they are well trained and motivated.

[@ThorSuzuki1]

@@walterthecat2145 Is it brave to fight wars that you can actually avoid fighting?

[@walterthecat2145]

@@ThorSuzuki1 I mean some joined the waffen ss did more for the Germans then they did for the allies

[@intoxicatedandslighlyfaded534]

It's crazy that the descendants of Vikings have become some of the most chill peaceable people on Earth.

[@demonichalf]

Finland and Sweden seen how NATO DID NOT come to its aid of Ukraine directly since it wasn't a NATO partner. Now they want to join to get the benefit of the charter. that's why they want to join NATO for the guaranteed protection of NATO.

[@GeorgeFafa]

Nato cant protect anything in europe...

[@JTMaster]

Correction. Ukraine is a NATO partner, but not a member. There is a difference there. We had been training Ukraine's military for years to improve it and get them out of that old Soviet way of waging war and how a modern military is supposed to function.

[@GeorgeFafa]

@@JTMaster surely you mean they were training to invade donbass and crimea, since they are all total nazi fockups. That went well. But you idiots wanted war, you idiots got it. And now every civilian in the west is paying the price, with ukr civilians paying the highest price. Good job there warmongers. Destruction is all you are good at.

[@gunn-brittslagochetik2863]

@@JTMaster and it seemed to work

[@demonichalf]

@@JTMaster I stand corrected.

[@Shane-bx8ws]

I love the guy in the beginning with the big green bush on his helmet quickly crawling across an open brown field. "Hey Sven, do you see that bush moving across the field?" "No Vlad, where?" "Uhhhh the only green bush in the area."

[@DigitalNeb]

What a crazy time. I never thought I'd see Sweden printing pamphlets on "what to do in the event of an invasion." We've fallen through the looking glass.

[@ThatSwedishGuy]

As a swede I'm used to it, we were given them in school when I was a child. And all knew were the closest shelter were.

[@him1993228]

Now you know Putin is being a really naughty boi when he successfully pushes the Vikings to sharpen their axes again instead of making good meatballs.

[@really_dont_know1681]

Even though they aren’t part of NATO they participated in Cold response 22 with us and they are a pretty capable force. Would be a great addition to nato.

[@inajeshohe3928]

Europe and the world will be at peace without mad Putin👽

[@U.H8]

Vladorf Putler. ⤵️

[@GeorgeFafa]

Try without the US...

[@livmurray1958]

I love Swedish people so cute, lovely I wish you all Luck for your future hopefully Ukraine war does not escalate over the red line however we are ready if it does everyone! God bless Ukraine!

[@cfl_finn4831]

Cute indeed Their army is less than 60,000 Meanwhile Finlands is almost 1 million

[@livmurray1958]

@@cfl_finn4831 I am aware of the Stats on Sweden's Mitary I have Swedish friends thank you, God bless and take care of his own!

[@5.56mm]

@@cfl_finn4831 We may have a smaller army than you, but we bite hard.

[@cfl_finn4831]

@@livmurray1958 Yes Sweden has no need for big army so why have one

[@cfl_finn4831]

@@5.56mm Ever since Swedish empire collapsed Sweden has not bitten hard Bitten yes but not hard! Helped Finland to defend against Russia! Im very grateful for that

[@chrisszuch9482]

In case your wondering that man is 7’2” tall

[@MountaintravelerEddie]

These guys were fun as hell to work with, tough and are one hell of an ally. I remember doing amphibious raid exercises with them. Jury doing the normal Marine Corps thing. Work hard and drank aka played hard. The good old days. Semper USMC / Retired

[@ow2347]

Happy to hear you have good memories of us. We'll be happy to join the NATO family soon!

[@marttivuorinen8475]

That musician got it spot on 😃 Try to tell us not to do something IS The best way to make us do that 😜🤣🤣 Greetings from Finland..we truly are soulmates..except on icehockey..then we are enemies lol 😜

[@andreascarlberg3998]

The BEST of enemies! I'm from Göteborg, so I know some of you... Love and respect, makera e kalja!

[@Shrek28420]

För Sverige och Finland, vi behöver rusta up vår arme om vi ska kunna försvara oss tillsammans ifall att någonting skulle hända, men troligtvis så skall inget hända oss men man kan aldrig vara säker.

[@GeorgeFafa]

Inget hade hänt om vi inte gjorde en fiende av Ryssland...nu kan allt hända. Ukraina är har inget med oss att göra.

[@NutSac78]

Sverige borde oxå tänka på hotet inifrån. Islamister som skulle direkt ställa sig med Ryssland.

[@GeorgeFafa]

@@NutSac78 Sverige borde se om sig själv och sina egna. Islam kommer att ta över i framtiden. De borde se om sitt folk och inte springa andras ärenden. Folk jobbar som svin och går knappt runt, men det finns miljarder att skicka till Ukronaziland och vettefan till hur många andra länder, medans man räknar enkronor här och försöker spara på el och bensin. Sanslöst. Hur kan man göra ALLA möjliga fel för sitt folk som regering, och bara tänka på andra och andra länder??

[@jenduncan5360]

I do find it amazing a portion of my warrior ancestors with the legacy of the VIKINGS have been neutral now for so long. Time to restore your bloody roots.

[@duhni4551]

Don't kid your self, Sweden hasn't been neutral anymore than we have been (Finland). We have just practiced balanced politics between West and East while at the same time we have always been alinged with West, politically and militarily. But yeah, you are right, it is time for Sweden to take things seriously.

[@SurfStr0ng]

Sweden is known for having a high moral 🎖️ military. Russia will regret their decision if they choose to attack.

[@АнтонСергеевич-ш8е]

Sorry, what may be the reason to attack Sweden?

[@nyareyes8618]

Blessings for everyone in peril and may all see peace and harmony once more.

[@ristorantanen5769]

A lock on the Baltic Check A threat to Murmansk Check A threat to stPetersburg Chdck Surrounding Kőnigsberg Check

[@nikitadovidchenko6336]

Nuclear missiles Check

[@sushilover1356]

Every Swedes should defend their motherland, from majority to minority and from local to ex refugees.

[@ilex8426]

True. NATO pigs will be considered as the foreign intruders that they indeed are.

[@ilex8426]

@Rolf\Alcoholic Chat Public Relation Supervisor Asked to join by TRAITORS to the Swedish people. Just check the demographics of Sweden of today, and you will probably understand.

[@jonastheswede6256]

Just so you know, we say fatherland, like the germans. Its the ones to the east that say motherland.

[@sushilover1356]

@@jonastheswede6256 Fatherland, I see thanks.

[@nozrep]

good. glad to hear it. good for them! Here’s to Sweden!

[@45641560456405640563]

Gotland would be a fascinating place to visit.

[@5.56mm]

Do it. It's a wonderful island. I've spent my summer vacations there since back in the 70's.

[@Baktrianos]

Do it tomorrow or it may be too late. Thanks to escalation

[@45641560456405640563]

@@Baktrianos Grow up.

[@5.56mm]

@@Baktrianos Ha! Won't happen.

[@Baktrianos]

Chill out man, I'm just kidding. BTW we are talking under a video about war in Gotland and swedes getting ready to fight. So even if I exagerated, you may able to understand why? So I thought..

[@BeastxxWar]

"People need inner peace, then there would be no war anywhere" Amen brother ❤️ All the battles of human history are just the inner battles of each individual played out on a grand scale. What silly games we play and the theatrics to live out our inner struggles in a play we call life. Inner peace is lost on most of us

[@redato]

Poland: : "wait, I've seen this one before"

[@redmondpeters6221]

Sweden and Finland joining NATO is the right thing to do. These two countries are taking their personal security VERY seriously. I think defending one's home is everyone's duty and right as the Ukrainians are doing this very moment.

[@skitidetdu6672]

Turkey is trying to stop it.

[@Ianmundo]

to be fair, Russia doesn’t have the manpower to launch another attack and attacking Sweden, with one of the best militaries in Europe, makes no strategic sense

[@gunn-brittslagochetik2863]

@@vredacted3125 and the name rus comes from the swedish vikings who settled the area

[@Baraxes]

@@vredacted3125 bro go sleep

[@Limemill]

And that is exactly why this is the right time to pull it off without risking a major military intervention

[@bmw530]

remember putin doesnt know what strategy is :D

[@Jonsson474]

Russia has always suffered from incompetent military leadership. That why they lose ten times more personnel than their enemies in every conflict.

[@Man-with_a-crooked_glance]

I highly doubt that Russia would pick a fight with Sweden or Finland. If Russia ever wanted Finland they would have done so a long time ago, people tend to forget that the invasion in Ukraine didn't happen overnight, this war started all the way back to 2014..

[@AndyWoohoo666]

You know that Russia and former Soviet Union has threaten Sweden and violated their territory for decades, now they have a madman and he is power hungry. The Russian doctrine for the past 350 yrs has been to dominate the Baltic Sea for example. Then you have the Soviet invasion of Finland in 1939 and then in 1940, so for anyone with a little bit of historical interest would know that.

[@gunn-brittslagochetik2863]

@@AndyWoohoo666 if they were to invade sweden or finland i doubt they would do so while also invading ukraine

[@AndyWoohoo666]

@@gunn-brittslagochetik2863 Do you know why Russia annexed Crimea back in 2014? Well you see, since Ukraine was getting closer to EU and aspired to join NATO yet Russia was not prepared for a full scale invasion. The easiest way for Russia ( as they done with other former Soviet Republics ) was to take a part of that country and by that way simply halt NATO from letting UA join them. So an invasion can and will often be a small tactical move, there is a reason that Finland and Sweden are speeding up the process and I can guarantee you that there are people with more in depth knowledge about this then you and I have.

[@Ealsante]

Heh, the Russians wish they could take Finland. The last time they tried, a long time ago, Finland was littered with the Soviet dead.

[@AndyWoohoo666]

@Hahaha BenisXDD You know that it is NATO ( Turkey ) that controls access to the Black Sea? The primary reason for taking Crimea was to deny NATO and also control the only ice free Naval station for Russia were they can have a full fleet. Controlling the waterways in all directions is an old Russian doctrine since Peter the Great ( about 350 yrs ) If Crimea is such a high Russian supportive area then I wonder why they did have to run a faux election/ referendum in Crimea. The reason there are a few Russian supporters all over the world is because they are corrupt in their mind and they know under a totalitarian regime they can make money and power. The majority in UA wants democracy and freedom and are tired of corruption under Russian control as it has been since 1991 and before as part of USSR. Russia can't stop NATO from entering the Black Sea nor can they control it, however NATO can lock in Russia in the Black Sea and now you understand why Turkey is allowed as a member of NATO but not EU.

[@robo19-74]

Training for something that will never happen and exists only in media

[@AiRPasternak]

2:47 "They are practicing repelling airborne troops" You mean the VDV troops that are sleeping with the fishes in the middle of the black sea? I don't think they should worry about those anymore...

[@jaskapenttila7644]

Never can be too prepared for a war.

[@Baromanthefool]

Would hope the UK would step up to defend the good people of Sweden on any cause

[@johan.ohgren]

An agreement of mutual aid in case of war or conflict was signed by Sweden-UK and Finland-UK just days ago. A verbal commitment was also made by the US.

[@TheRevan1337]

Saying that Sweden is completely defenseless without Nato is not entirely true, the EU is itself a protective agreement.

[@duhni4551]

EU doesn't provide military protection, there are no agreement nor treaty about that. Only real strength Sweden has is the military agreement with Finland, and we don't have resources to go for long war against Russia. So NATO it is

[@TheRevan1337]

@@duhni4551 Common Security and Defense Policy aswell as the Mutual defense clause.

[@duhni4551]

@@TheRevan1337 Which neither obligates EU members to give any military aid. Written, or should i say unwritten, in those treaties.

[@GeorgeFafa]

@@duhni4551 So in your head...the starship enterprise and good ole scotty are going to beam what would be needed to halt the russian army...IF they for some reason wanted to take sweden? nato is only good for banana republics, bombing the weak/civilians.

[@duhni4551]

@@GeorgeFafa NATO will act when it is in their best interests. Given our strategical location they don't really have a choice.

[@mrbrand4720]

So i guessing that we Sweden and Finland will go officially with that we are sending a application to NATO in the next two weeks .

[@duhni4551]

We here in Finland leave the application 12'th of this month, i guess Sweden does the same at the same time.

[@cfl_finn4831]

@@duhni4551 you know how long it takes since application is sent for membership to become official?

[@duhni4551]

@@cfl_finn4831 Who knows, estimates are from few weeks to few months, NATO has said that they process it as fast as humanly possible. In the meanwhile UK and USA leaves their NATO troops to our countries, so if Russia would try something, it would try it against NATO also.

[@esotericcommonsense6366]

The last white men in Sweden protecting their precious Africans💪

[@n00n1n]

Putin I'm sure is shaking in his boots. He's probably going to have nightmares and flashbacks from this interview. Very intimidating with those Christmas trees on top of their helmets.

[@olivercoching65]

Imagine all these hardworks and training, just to die in one nuclear warhead. Have you imagine that?

[@nowayman7609]

Imagine being insane enough to launch nukes that would bring the end of mankind

[@asicdathens]

Imagine all the nukes landing on russkie heads from the submarines in the arctic and north Atlantic

[@tylerrobinson1149]

Another country that believes in conscription and has obligated military service. Everyone has basic training.

[@Fraggr92]

Swede here. Not at all. Military service only became mandatory again a couple of years ago. Before that we had like 20 years where it was basically voluntary, or only a tiny percentage of the population were selected for service. We do have conscription, but we also have like 2 or 3 generations of people who mostly have never seen or held a service rifle and who have absolutely no military experience. It's been a long time since Sweden has had any real form of obligatory large-scale military service that could actually be of use when/if the country gets invaded. In that regard, our neighbours to the east the Finns are much better prepared. They have actual mandatory military service, where about 80% of Finnish men are drafted into basic training. Which is where sayings like "everyone's gangsta until the snow starts to speak Finnish" comes from.

[@GeorgeFafa]

They sold out everything military (i wonder where all that saved money went) they cant have conscription for the whole country, even if they wanted to.

[@Jonsson474]

Everyone above 40 have military training. Then there is a gap but the younger generation are not trained again.

[@kewsoner7924]

Strange I always heard Sweden are willing to figth until the last Finn, guess that attitude has changed🤣. Love from 🇩🇰

[@jonastheswede6256]

As a swede to a dane... Shut up and give me one of those delicius carlsberg. You know that when it realy matters we scandinavians help eatch other. 🇸🇪🇳🇴🇩🇰🇫🇮

[@setaripantheon8801]

Swedish flag = Wallenbergs There is a reason Stockholm Syndrom comes from Sweden...

[@paulhart3812]

Russia has only attacked non-NATO countries. So Sweden should join NATO.

[@АнтонСергеевич-ш8е]

US also attacked only non-NATO countries 😮. Looks like the solution is where all countries in the world join NATO! But who will be in charge and set the oil price?🤔

[@888ssss]

In the muddy woodlands of a Baltic island, Sweden’s soldiers are getting ready to defend the EU central bankers unbacked currency creation.....

[@andreascarlberg3998]

"Why do they always send the poor" !and "the most beutiful sacrifice is someoneelse's"

As a Former American Soldier, the part I find the worst about this......the government issuing pamphlets on what to do in case of an invasion. I could never imagine that happening here in America. As a Veteran it is my job to ensure that our military isn't sent into harm's way without just cause. I have been at odds with many times our military has been deployed. But......maybe it hasn't been in vain. America is known as a FIGHTING Nation and I can't think of a single nation that would even think to invade us. With that said, I wish the best to the Swedish Soldiers. PROTECT YOUR PEOPLE! That is the job of the Soldier.

[@ThorSuzuki1]

It's something that has been done several times. Nothing to get worried about.

[@swh0rd682]

excellent article!

[@4700_Dk]

Greetings from Denmark. 🇩🇰

[@Pokeringo]

Imagine getting hyped up for a war...

[@patrickroberts29]

mad, init?

[@Kentirir]

Blir det bråk, så tviler jeg på at lillebror i vest blir passiv

[@mindsprawl]

you aint got land till you Gotland.

[@colddarkness1798]

Return of Viking spirit. Valhalla Sweden!

[@mpower320i]

If I was russian, I would think twice about attacking the vikings...they're tamed nowadays but the vicious blood still runs in their veins 💪🏼❤️🇸🇪💪🏼

[@theodorekatostitsa2208]

The vikings are getting replaced in their own country by immigrants they cant even fight that they will fight russia?

[@windowskoala1689]

The blood of Jamal runs through their veins. Sweden will be pulled into a war with China once they join NATO. All those vikings will die in their ships from hypersonic missiles, and thankfully Sweden has a contingency plan to replace their rapidly dying male population with Syrians, Algerians, Moroccans, Somalis and many more. Very good, Sweden!💪🏼❤🇸🇪

[@mpower320i]

@@theodorekatostitsa2208 mate that's one issue that is happening all over Europe... the UK, Belgium, France, Italy, Germany and so on are dealing with the same problem, nonetheless countries need to unite themselves against a possible Russian offensive which won't happen. Each nationality have their qualities and Sweds are very fierce once they are put on that spot, never doubt this.

[@theodorekatostitsa2208]

@@mpower320i sweden is no1 in that alsonwhat russian invasion ? Russia cant invade all europe in case of nato russia war they will use nukes

[@mpower320i]

@@theodorekatostitsa2208 Ukraine is the only country in direct conflict with Russia. Russia won't use nukes...ppl are so afraid of it but its just Putin and fake news 🤮🤮🤮 into ppls minds. Forget that.

[@cwa1708]

Did you photoshop yourself into that interview

[@lightstar52899]

This is how you blow small things out of proportion, make people angry, and spark conflicts you are trying to avoid. “One meets their destiny on the road they take to avoid it”

[@playstationarusu]

Russia has made clear it will attack who it pleases and does not respect a country's choice of alignment. Could this move spark a Russian response? Perhaps. But if they are to be attacked it may as well be because they moved to prepare their own defense and not because they looked like an easy target.

[@bf1513]

Good, join us let's destroy our enemies

[@jed-henrywitkowski6470]

Russia: No need to for the y'all to partner up with folks your parents and grandparents hated and killed! I dont bite. Also Russia: Hmm. Europe needs... a little excitement! Europeans: So, let's partner up! Russia: Europeans are against us, wah!

[@alexsp7086]

Lets hope they don't have stuff from Ericsson.... i never had good conection with them phones.

[@rene8445]

Are they defending against the trees there? 😂

[@sebastianwardana1527]

this is for people who understand more than one language, isnt it?

[@nattygsbord]

Själv har jag inte direkt någon stark åsikt för eller emot Nato. Däremot är det min starka uppfattning att svenska folket ska folkomrösta om saken.

[@Emarites_dream]

Go! Sweden! ❤

[@deguldenmiddenweg895]

500 Swedish soldiers on Gottland. Rusland is shivering.

[@Bawamba]

Or was it 300? Maybe only 100🤔 Why dont you come and try to find out? 😘

[@deguldenmiddenweg895]

@@Bawamba I live there.

[@Bawamba]

@@deguldenmiddenweg895 Det gör jag med. Har du aldrig gått utanför dörren? Menar även du som privatperson borde kunna veta mer om du bor här? Tar förgivet att du inte har något med "oss" i militären att göra. Men det glädjer mig, om det nu är sant att du bor här, att du som privatperson inte vet mer än du gör. Det betyder att Ryssarna inte har en susning😁

[@theodorekatostitsa2208]

@@deguldenmiddenweg895 500 swedistan soldiers cant even fight somalis in malmo sweden is gay and doomed to become Muslim

[@unizozz]

Skriv inte ut sån information dåre

[@trava4156]

So many speak perfect English. Impressive

[@keithlarsen7557]

1. Good education system 2. Lots of American and UK movies 3. Swedish is closely related to English

[@frida507]

De vill ha safranspannkaka?

[@luka2298]

Lol the democracy and human rights inside NATO

[@Atzy]

Swedish comment on subtitles: "Paul, Philip, Olaf in combat. Enemy fire!" is mistranslated. The correct translation, with conversion to nato standard radio procedure, should be "From: Foxtrot October. We are engaging enemy infantry.

[@keithlarsen7557]

I thought it was weird he was just addressing his men by their first names.

[@SwedishNationalist]

Hoping to go into basic training ”lumpen” next autumn. Just need to pass the tests (mönstringen).

[@icekidtvshorts4504]

War isn't something you'll wish for especially fighting war with Russia. Take a good look at Ukraine for example, their economic has down and it'll take years to recover even if the war ends today, Neutrality is the best because NATO and US will abandon you once the war starts. They'll be encouraging you and promising you they have your back until the war starts and they'll make up an excuse not to involve directly just like they are doing in Ukraine

[@davidharrington4374]

Now imagine Russian Artillery ruining the nice museum

[@krakendragonslayer1909]

The German language of the narrator gives in double the strenght of expression. German is the language of war.

[@Butts0hboi]

Not gonna lie, they got an “Old Gregg” vibe going lol

[@VeXu666]

If russia would mobilize its fleet to gotland, it would be noticed many days before it would happen and it would face Swedish navy (which alone is stronger in the area) met with Finnish navy from the rear and decimate whole russian navy in the area within hours. It'd be the worst naval defeat for russia and the region in history.

[@carlkolthoff5402]

Even worse defeat than when we beat them in Svensksund in 1790, you say? ;) Sweden lost 6 ships, Russia lost ten thousand men.

[@kodbross223]

@@carlkolthoff5402 So the Swedes lost at Svensksund.)

[@kodbross223]

@@carlkolthoff5402 And long before that, the Russians defeated the Swedes at Grengam and Gangute.

[@carlkolthoff5402]

@@kodbross223 the swedes lost? No, they certainly didn't. The Russian navy, although slightly larger in terms of manpower, ended up fleeing, getting killed or getting captured. Sweden was victorious indeed.

[@kodbross223]

@@carlkolthoff5402 It was in the second battle. And they lost the first one.

[@noahtylerpritchett2682]

There's one thing I'll give to Russia, my enemy. They at least inspired nationalism, patriotism and solidarity among the western world. We are now more proud of our countries more than ever. Knowing that any day we could loose our lives, our culture and our freedom to the Russian aggressors,

[@sergeybobkov951]

They might as well get prepared to fight aliens from Mars, it is just as likely.

[@usptact]

Isn’t it too late?

[@ow2347]

What?

[@pegasusapollosson3747]

Organic hats!

[@husseinbonaud1883]

Poor kids manipulated by politicians ...

[@gregpaul882]

Jeeze. I can't figure the Swedes out. It's like their half stuck in 60's hippy mode, but then the other half is aware it's a bit delusional to be chasing that flower power. Anyone ever watch the TV show "Occupied"? As an American there were so many parts of that show that were mind blowing to me

[@avoidrealnames]

Hope to see future coverage by this outlet on NATO led bilateral exercises!

[@BosnianBornBeast]

Meanwhile Bosnian Muslims are surrounded by Serbs and Croats. How do you expect Bosniaks to fight?????

[@BosnianBornBeast]

@Niro Pattar More like Serbs have friendship with Bulgaria, Greece, North Macedonia, Hungary and Romania near by. Who do Bosniaks have? And we could also say that Serbs are just little Russians....

[@stefan4307]

Lol Swedes in war? Are they raised by two moms?

[@cavo_ledeni1395]

The press should have sent in yao ming 🤣🤣🤣

[@komm18]

Russia was going to attack Sweden ?