Of course, we will take all necessary measures, including military-technical measures, to counter any threats aimed at us" - Russian Ambassador to Sweden Sergey Belyaev commented on cooperation between France and Sweden in the nuclear field.
France is expanding its nuclear umbrella to the Scandinavian region. At the end of May, Norway agreed to join France's nuclear deterrence system.
Previously, Sweden participated in this initiative, with local experts reporting in May that Stockholm could propose to Paris to allow French Rafale aircraft, capable of carrying nuclear weapons, to operate over its territory.
In March this year, France announced the strengthening of its nuclear arsenal and proposed cooperation with European countries, including joint exercises, joint coordination and deployment of Rafale aircraft. Belgium, Britain, Germany, Greece, Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden have expressed interest in this project.
Previously, Nordic countries were pioneers in opposing nuclear weapons. However, Helsinki joined NATO in 2023, and Stockholm joined the alliance a year later. After that, the attitude of countries in the region towards nuclear weapons has been adjusted.
