Today's D Brief: $3B in more US aid to Ukraine; Stoltenberg's message for Sweden; China maintains pressure on Taiwan; Wargame brings bad news for Beijing; And a bit more.
Defense OneMAY 2023
Sweden's entry and participation in NATO are long overdue. The Swedish government has completed its due diligence and should be confident in its NATO membership following a long and arduous admissions process. This is vital in the face of Russian aggression — as shown by the brutality of the invasion of Ukraine. Sweden is absolutely correct to be re-evaluating its defensive posture.
Sweden and Finland have unfortunately abandoned a long history of neutrality. By abandoning its relationship with Moscow and engaging in the West's "russophobia," Sweden is actually putting its citizens in more danger.