UKE: Sweden ‘bracing for war’ as defence and army chiefs issue scary warning to citizens
Swedish “If War Comes” brochure
The government of Sweden is concerned about a possible war as the UK Express and Newsweek report:
Sweden ‘bracing for war’ as defence and army chiefs issue scary warning to citizens
9 January 2024
Swedes have been warned to brace for the possibility of war in the wake of their country’s anticipated NATO membership in 2024 and the backdrop of Russia‘s conflict in Ukraine.
Speaking at the Folk och Forsvar conference in Salen, Civil Defence Minister Carl-Oskar Bohlin stressed the urgency of enhancing Sweden’s resilience, citing concerns over the sluggish modernisation of the civil defence system. Mr Bohlin urged a collective effort from all segments of society, emphasising the need for swift action.
“Many have said it before me, but let me say it with the force of my office – there could be a war in Sweden,” said Mr Bohlin. https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/1853554/sweden-war-nato-russia-ukraine
Swedish officials are warning their citizens to be readier than ever in case of war.
In May 2022, Sweden and Finland, known for their neutrality, announced that they would join NATO in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine earlier that year. While Finland officially joined the alliance in April 2023, Sweden’s bid to join faced obstacles when Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan criticized the nation’s alleged inaction against Islamophobia, calling it a “red line.” Hungary has also expressed concerns about Swedish membership.
Erdoğan later gave his approval for Sweden’s NATO accession, though the Turkish Grand National Assembly still needs to give it the green light. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said late last year that his country was in no hurry to approve Sweden’s bid.
However, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg told German news agency DPA last week that Sweden has made all necessary concessions, predicting that the country will be approved as NATO’s 32nd member by its next summit, set for July in Washington, D.C. …
Societal resilience requires exactly that: situational awareness—awareness among individual citizens, employees, entrepreneurs and decision-makers in public administration,” Bohlin said. “But it is not enough to simply contemplate the question. Civil defense is not primarily a theoretical exercise. Awareness must be translated into practical action, measures that actually raise the threshold.”
Swedish Defense Minister Pål Jonson issued the same warning during his own speech on Monday in Sälen. He said the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East indicated that “the world has become more dangerous than it was just a year ago.”
He also cited “uncertainty” regarding the direction the U.S. will take after its 2024 elections. Many U.S. House Republicans have soured on providing continued funding for Ukraine, citing domestic issues that require more urgent attention, such as the migrant crisis on the U.S.-Mexico border.
“An armed attack against Sweden cannot be ruled out,” Jonson said. 01/08/24 https://www.newsweek.com/sweden-issues-ominous-warning-citizens-1858841
Sweden has concerns that 1) it may be attacked BEFORE it can become part of NATO, hence it would not have automatic military support from NATO nations, and 2) ultimately it is not certain that it can rely on the USA. That said, Sweden is a member of the European Union as well as its military alliance called PESCO. The warnings from politicians related to possible war may also be helping set its population up for increased military spending.
That said, Sweden has long been concerned about being attacked.
Furthermore, Sweden took an unusual step five years ago, that was also reported here on this COGwriter Church of God News page:
Sweden to resume publishing Cold War guide …
January 18, 2018
Sweden is preparing for war with Russia.
Not by mobilising its armed forces, but by teaching its people how they can survive a Russian invasion.
A leaflet titled If War Comes is to be distributed to the Nordic country’s 4.7 million households. It’s a modernised version of a pamphlet that was first issued in 1943, and contains instructions about civil defence measures, which belongings to take in an evacuation and how to use gas masks, among other vital information.
“People need to learn and know about how to deal with it,” Christina Andersson of the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency told local media.
The new version will also contain tips on how to survive during terror attacks … The new version of If War Comes will be printed and distributed later this year. http://www.newshub.co.nz/home/world/2018/01/sweden-to-resume-publishing-cold-war-guide-in-case-russia-invades.html
January 18, 2018
Sweden Is Preparing For A “Civil War”: PM Wants To Deploy Army In No-Go Zones
For the first time since World War II, Sweden is preparing to distribute a civil defense brochure to some 4.7 million households, warning them about the onset of war.
The booklet will serve as a manual of “total defense” in case of a war, and provide details on how to secure basic needs such as water, food, and heating, the FT reported. The manual also covers other threats such as cyber attacks, terrorism, and climate change.
“All of society needs to be prepared for conflict, not just the military. We haven’t been using words such as total defense or high alert for 25-30 years or more. So the knowledge among citizens is very low,” said Christina Andersson, head of the project at the Swedish civil contingencies agency.
The survivalist manual or better known by some as a preppers guide is called “If Crisis or War Comes,” will be published by the government in late spring. Its publication comes at a time when the threat of war from Russia is high, well, possibly, but that is what the mainstream media has conditioned many to believe.
What if the threat is not from Russia, but one that is domestic?
On Wednesday, Prime Minister Stefan Lofven said that Sweden would do whatever it takes, including sending in the army, to end the wave of gang violence situated in the no-go zones around the country. Sweden’s murder rate has been relatively low over the years, but thanks to the migrant crisis, police are powerless in many areas across the country.
“It’s not my first action to put in a military, but I’m prepared to do what it takes to ensure that the seriously organized crime goes away,” Lofven said after the party leadership discussion in parliament.
“But it is also obvious that there are social problems. Last year 300 shootings occurred, 40 people were killed. The new year has begun with new launches. We see criminals with total lack of respect for human life, it’s a terrible development I’m determined to turn around,” he added.
Even the Swedish Democrat leader Jimmie Akesson “declared war” against organized crime and suggested that Sweden should deploy the military to no-go zones to counter the out of control violence.
“People are shot to death in pizza restaurants, people are killed by hand grenades they find on the street,” Akesson said in parliament on Wednesday.
“This is the new Sweden; the new, exciting dynamic, multicultural paradise that so many here in this assembly … have fought to create for so many years,” he said sarcastically. https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2018-01-18/sweden-preparing-civil-war-pm-wants-deploy-army-no-go-zones
It is not only Russia, but gangs and apparently immigrants, that are behind some decisions that the Swedish government has been taking.
I have been warning for years at this news page that civil war may be expected to come to Europe.
At this news page, I first reported that we may see civil unrest in Europe on November 3, 2007. And back in September 2010, I posted:
Furthermore, it may partially because of civil war/unrest/riots that a de-Islamization of Europe will take place. The situation in Europe will change and the leader known biblically as the ten-horned Beast or the final King of the North will rise up. (Thiel B. Civil War in Greece? September 5, 2010)
As well as later in December 2010 (see Civil Unrest in Greece (and it was predicted) where my warning included Poland:
Civil unrest in Europe is expected. Places such as France, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Eastern Europe have potential for this occurrence. In addition to austerity measures, Islamic protests and immigration related issues will also likely be factors in flaming protests and devastating riots. Expanded civil unrest will have major impacts on the euro and on Europe itself.
We are seeing Islamic immigration issues raising concerns throughout Europe, including Sweden, and this is not done yet.
Civil unrest and/or civil war will erupt in Europe. Places such as France, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Austria, Greece, Sweden, and Eastern Europe (like Slovenia, Croatia, Moldova, and Bulgaria) have potential for this occurrence. In addition to Islamic protests and immigration related issues, trade and austerity will also likely be factors in flaming protests and devastating riots.
When my wife and I were in Sweden in May of 2017, we heard first hand that Swedes have concerns about what to do with the Islamic immigrants.
There will be civil unrest in Europe related to migrants.
And yes, war will be coming to Europe!
Some items of possibly related interest may include:
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