To the frustration of many worldwide observers, Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson final week dismissed the concept that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine would drive Sweden into the North Atlantic Treaty Group. Making use of for membership would “additional destabilize the state of affairs,” she stated curtly throughout a press convention Wednesday. However home politics might but take the nation nearer to NATO, both by forcing Ms. Andersson’s hand or shifting energy to her opponents.
The prime minister’s feedback look craven subsequent to the daring stances different European powers have taken in opposition to Vladimir Putin. Earlier than his invasion of Ukraine, Europe appeared largely divided on the query of Russia. However since Mr. Putin’s troops marched throughout the Ukraine border, European leaders have proven a largely unified entrance in opposition to him.
