Reports: Russia may demand that Sweden leave NATO
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According to information from diplomatic sources, Russia is likely to demand that NATO's borders be restored to how they looked in 1997. The newspaper that published the information has spoken with the sources, but Russia's official position is not yet known in detail.
If the demand were carried out, it would mean that countries that joined NATO after 1997 would no longer be members. Sweden became a NATO member in March 2024, after Finland had joined in April 2023. The demand would therefore directly affect Sweden, and it would also apply to several other countries in Central and Eastern Europe.
It is important to keep in mind that the information is based on anonymous sources and has not been confirmed by governments. NATO has not commented on the matter in detail. Russia has previously said that NATO's eastward expansion is a threat to its security, while NATO has emphasized that each country itself may choose its alliances.
How the issue will develop is therefore still unclear. New information from governments or from NATO may show whether this is truly an official demand or just part of diplomatic negotiations.
Sources: Marcus Oscarsson
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