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[–] REEEEvolution@lemmygrad.ml 11 points 8 months ago (1 children)

The former won't happen. Sweden is sorrounded by friendly countries. The second is a downside for Sweden.

So globally it is a nothing burger and locally it is a negative development for Sweden.

[–] magic_lobster_party@kbin.run -1 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (1 children)

Russia has access to Sweden through the Baltic Sea via Kaliningrad and St. Petersburg.

There has been a concern that Russia wants to get Gotland. If they get Gotland, which is a good strategic island in the Baltic Sea. Now that island is under NATO.