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We are in this generational point, really, where we do need to step up across Europe in terms of our capability, our funding and our commitment to defence, because this isn't just about Ukraine, it is about our own national security
But part of my message to our European allies is that we've all got to step up on both capability and on spending and funding,
There needs to be a very clear mandate for those forces and I don't think we can see that until we have come further in those negotiations. But Sweden, we are normally a part of strengthening security in our part of the world, so I foresee us to be a part of that this time as well
We will take part in those discussions and of course that is absolutely a possibility
When asked by Reuters whether Sweden was ready to contribute to the peacekeeping forces, Kristersson responded Because of the acceleration of the Ukrainian issue and as a result of what the US leaders are saying, there is a need for Europeans to do more, better and in a coherent way for our collective security,
said an aide from President Emmanuel Macron's office I do not say that lightly,
Starmer wrote in the Daily Telegraph newspaper, But any role in helping to guarantee Ukraine's security is helping to guarantee the security of our continent, and the security of this country,
Our military is so run down at the present moment, numerically and as far as capability and equipment is concerned, it would potentially be quite embarrassing,
said former head of the British Army General Lord Dannatt This is a once-in-a-generation moment for our national security where we engage with the reality of the world today and the threat we face from Russia.”
I didn't let the ministers sign a relevant agreement because in my view it is not ready to protect us, our interest,
Mr Zelensky said yesterday If the US wants us to step up in defence, it should have a national component, a Nato component, but I also believe a European EU component, EU subsidies for the defence industry to build up our capacity to produce, but also an EU force worthy of its name,
President Trump has a method of operating, which the Russians call reconnaissance through battle. You push and you see what happens, and then you change your position, legitimate tactics. And we need to respond,
Don’t think that not meeting the challenge now somehow saves us money down the line,
Mr Lammy said on Saturday If you understand by it the unification of national armies, it will not happen,
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