Sweden teaches citizens how to prepare for conflict

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The Swedish government has distributed millions of pamphlets to its citizens, providing crucial guidance on surviving armed conflicts, amid growing international tensions.

This development coincides with Russian President Vladimir Putin’s Tuesday signing of an updated nuclear doctrine, which states that any conventional attack on Russia by a nation backed by nuclear powers will be treated as a combined assault. This policy revision marks the 1,000th day since Russia’s Ukraine invasion began on Feb. 24, 2022.

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“Sweden, Finland warn residents to be ready for war: ‘Situation is serious’”

A pamphlet focuses on war preparations as the Swedish government warns of the worsening situation in Ukraine. Finland did the same.https://t.co/TOvo2EQDUW pic.twitter.com/jnX4SXXMmO

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According to BBC reporting, Stockholm’s decision to update its crisis manual from 2017 stems from deteriorating security conditions, particularly Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The new guide, now doubled in size, is available in multiple languages including English, Farsi, Arabic, Somali, and Swedish.

Similar initiatives are underway in neighboring Nordic countries, with Finland releasing online crisis preparation guidelines and Norway following their lead. These guides inform households about preparing for military conflicts, communication disruptions, and power outages.

BBC reports that Sweden’s Civil Defence Minister Carl-Oskar Bohlin explained this update as a response to changing global circumstances. His earlier statement about possible war in Sweden was interpreted as a call to accelerate the country’s defense rebuilding efforts.

🚨Report: Sweden is sending out five million pamphlets to residents urging them to prepare for the possibility of war, with instructions on how to stockpile food and even seek shelter during a nuclear attack.

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Finland has consistently maintained robust defense measures due to its extensive Russian border and historical conflicts with the Soviet Union during World War Two. In contrast, Sweden had reduced its defense infrastructure until recent years when it began reinforcing its capabilities.

Following Russia’s Ukraine invasion, both Nordic nations joined NATO, despite the Kremlin’s warnings of potential military and political consequences for such membership.