Swedish Defense Officials Warn of Potential War, Prompting Public Panic

As Sweden Nears NATO Membership, Government Prepares for 'Extreme War' Scenarios

Swedish defense officials warn the public to prepare for war as the nation nears NATO membership, causing panic and a rush on supplies.
Swedish Civil Defense Minister Carl-Oskar Bohlin and the commander in chief of the Swedish armed forces, General Micael Byden, both spoke at the annual national conference, warning of the potential for conflict.
The Swedish government is equipping the country for heightened preparedness and extreme war scenarios, including carrying out a supply analysis for healthcare products.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appealed to Sweden to bolster weapons manufacturing and work together to grow stronger.
Critics accuse Swedish defense officials of alarmism, with former Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson stating that war is not imminent.