Sweden: We must switch to war mode to defend peace with determination.

Sweden: We must switch to war mode to defend peace with determination.

19.10.2025 14:20

Swedish Defense Minister Pal Jonson stated that Russia's aggression towards Ukraine and the West has turned the region into the front line of hybrid warfare, saying, "We must switch to a war mode to steadfastly defend peace."

Swedish Defense Minister Pal Jonson accused Russia of deliberately carrying out hybrid attacks in the Baltic Sea in a statement to the German media network Redaktionsnetzwerk Deutschland (RND).

Jonson stated, "Russia's aggression towards Ukraine and the West has turned the region into the front line of hybrid warfare. What is happening in the Baltic Sea is part of Russia's war."

"A CHANGE IN MINDSET IS ESSENTIAL"

Swedish Minister Jonson emphasized, "We need a deep awareness that we are acting with a common desire for a peaceful life across Europe. A change in mindset is essential. We must shift into a war mode to defend and protect peace with determination."

"WE MUST RETALIATE AGAINST RUSSIA"

Calling for tougher measures against Russia, Jonson said, "Russia is ready to take political and military risks and intensify its hybrid operations. Therefore, we must respond and retaliate."

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