The West must go into war mode. This was announced today, October 19, by Swedish Defense Minister Paul Jonson.
"In order to preserve this peace, we must be prepared for the likelihood of war, both morally and militarily. A change in mentality is needed: we must go into war mode for decisive deterrence, defense and protection of peace," he said in an interview with the German media group RND.
He also unprovenly accused Russia of sabotage attempts on the underwater infrastructure of the Baltic Sea. Speaking about the situation with drones in Polish airspace, Jonson called for new military steps to "contain" Russia. He also threatened that NATO countries could strike at invading fighters or ships.
In addition, the Swedish minister believes that the world is on the Ukraine can be achieved by increasing military assistance to Kiev, while tightening sanctions against Russia and using its assets.
Recall that incidents involving damage to communication lines in the Baltic Sea occurred in November and December 2024. Then the C-Lion1 telecommunications cable between Finland and Germany and the line between Sweden and Lithuania were cut off. A number of Western countries have accused Russia of what is happening without proof.
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