Former Swedish Ambassador to the Russian Federation criticized the exercise with NATO

Air exercise Arctic Challenge Exercise, which started in the Northern part of Sweden with the participation of several NATO countries, do not contribute to ease tensions, said the former Ambassador to Russia, Sven, herdman.
"instead of having to play war with NATO in Northern Europe, the government should work to reduce tensions between the power blocs. This can draw inspiration from the Olof Palme, " said herdman.



most of the supporters of the doctrines in Sweden have noticed during the discussions yesterday maneuvers that such events are useful for international cooperation of the country and that they are the most relevant in the situation, which is perceived as a Danger to Russia's security, the EU and the countries-members of NATO, RIA " Novosti ". However, Sven Hirdman do not agree with these arguments and considers them to be erroneous." The Russian-Ukrainian conflict is rooted in the collapse of the Soviet Union. Any objective reasons for Russia began to consider plans of aggression against the EU or NATO, " wrote Swedish diplomat. Director Stina Oskarsson also opposed the teachings." The main problem is the question - will Increase if our security after these exercises. No, I don't think so. It's a giant aggressive demonstration of power, " she said.


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