On November 19, 2025, Sweden’s Defense Minister Pål Jonson stated at the Berlin Security Conference that Russia’s hybrid operations now include cyberattacks and kinetic sabotage, calling for Europe to build resilience against escalation. Jonson praised Poland’s exemplary military engagement after recent drone incursions and noted Sweden’s initiatives to enhance civil-military preparedness via its Total Defense Ministry. He underscored Sweden’s comprehensive €7.5 billion, two-year support to Ukraine with defense equipment and ongoing defense-industrial cooperation with Poland, including submarine technology and unmanned systems. Sweden also fully supports NATO’s nuclear and conventional deterrence, having joined the Steadfast Noon nuclear exercises. Jonson emphasized close bilateral cooperation with Poland, warning Europe to brace for Russia’s intensifying hybrid threat.
Category: Military & Paramilitary Operations
Subcategory: Conventional Military Pressure
Incident Type: Snap military exercises & drills
Country: Sweden
Source report: tvpworld.com/90094178/…
