Current information on the security situation

Information from the Swedish authorities' regarding the security situation following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Sweden joins NATO

All member states of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) have now approved Sweden's application for membership. On 7 March 2024, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson presented Sweden's instrument of accession to the government of the United States in Washington DC. With Sweden’s accession, NATO now counts 32 countries among its members.

The government believes that Swedish membership in NATO is the best way to safeguard Sweden's security in light of the changed security situation following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

NATO: Sweden officially joins NATO (in English)

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson's address to the nation

The Swedish Government's FAQ on NATO (in Swedish)

The Swedish Armed Forces' FAQ on NATO (in Swedish)

The Swedish Armed Forces' assessment of the security situation

The Russian invasion of Ukraine affects Sweden's security. However, the risk of an armed attack against Sweden is currently assessed as low. At the same time, there is an increased risk of other kinds of hostile actions. Sabotage against infrastructure below sea level has occurred, cyber attacks are recurring, and malign influence campaigns aimed at Sweden are ongoing.

The Swedish Armed Forces follow developments closely and monitor Sweden's territory and neighbouring areas around the clock. The Swedish Armed Forces have good knowledge of the situation around Sweden and of Russia's capabilities, both in Ukraine and in our immediate vicinity. 

The Swedish Armed Forces on the security situation (in Swedish)

Sweden's support to Ukraine