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Sweden, Finland and Norway release new advice on surviving war amid concerns over Russia, Ukraine escalation
The once solidly "neutral" Nordic nations in Northern Europe are taking precautions to ready their citizens to be able to cope under war-like conditions as the security apparatus on the continent continues to deteriorate amid the war in Ukraine.
Sweden and Finland, wary of war, give new guidance on how to survive one
The two Nordic nations joined NATO after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. With tensions rising, they are preparing their citizens in the event the threat spreads.
If war comes, are you ready? How Sweden is preparing its people for the threat of war
Sweden and Finland have issued updated survival guidance for citizens to enhance preparedness for war, natural disasters, and other crises. Sweden is distributing over five million copies of a booklet titled "If Crisis or War Comes,
Panic in Europe as Sweden, Finland and Norway release new 'how to survive war' booklets
Sweden has a long history of producing war-time manuals for its citizens. "If War Comes" was produced in World War Two and updated during the Cold War. One passage has been elevated in the new booklet: "If Sweden is attacked by another country, we will never give up. All information to the effect that resistance is to cease is false."
Sweden revives war survival guide amid rising global tensions
Historical Context: Originally designed during World War II, the guide was frequently updated during the Cold War. Its revival underscores Sweden’s shift from decades of neutrality to a more defensive stance, solidified by joining NATO in 2023.
Sweden, Finland update civil guides as NATO members prepare for war risks
Sweden and Finland, which recently gave up neutrality and joined NATO following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, sent out updated civil preparedness guides on Monday with instructions how to survive in war.
Sweden and Finland urge citizens to prepare for war
Sweden and Finland warned citizens about the potential of a war, urging them to be ready, as the Russia-Ukraine war drags toward the end of its
Sweden, Finland Urge Residents To Be Ready For War
Sweden on Monday began sending millions of pamphlets advising residents how to prepare for possible war and Finland launched a new website, as Ukraine fights the grinding three-year Russian invasion.
Why are Nordic nations preparing for war? Sweden, Finland, Norway, and Denmark say you should be...
Ukraine conflict, Nordic countries like Sweden, Finland, Norway, and Denmark are ramping up war preparedness campaigns, urging citizens to stockpile essentials and mentally brace for crises. Meanwhile,
Sweden, Finland and Norway Update Crisis Advice as Ukraine-Russia War Grinds On
The last time that Sweden updated the crisis preparedness advice it distributes nationwide, Russia had not yet launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine and Sweden had not joined NATO in response. Six years later,
Sweden, Finland warn residents to be ready for war: ‘Situation is serious’
Sweden and Finland have all begun warning their residents to prepare for the possibility of war as Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine rages on. Stockholm on Monday published its latest version of “In Case of Crisis or War,
Stockpile diapers, medication, baby food: NATO members Sweden and Finland advise citizens on how to survive war
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