Did Russia Send nuclear-armed planes toward Sweden which violated their air space? Just as NATO forces are avoiding entering Russian air space or deploying NATO troops into Russian territory, the Kremlin has so far refrained from attacking NATO territory. However, local reports – that we are unable to verify independently – seem to suggest that Russia may have violated Swedish and European Union airspace on March 2.

Swedish TV station TV4 and European Pravda both report that the Russian air force deliberately violated Swedish airspace at the beginning of March to intimidate Sweden in the early days of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

What Happened?

According to reports, a group of fighters jets left the Kaliningrad Russian airbase on March 2. There was a total of four aircraft, two of which were Su-27 fighter jets and the other two were Su-24 bombers. The planes were reportedly equipped with nuclear weapons.

Given that Russians had already invaded Ukraine at this point, the Swedish Air Force was already on high alert and noticed the planes heading towards Swedish airspace, determining that they were heading to Gotland.

The jets eventually entered Swedish air space and stayed there for roughly one minute. It prompted the Swedish air force to deploy two JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets in response. However, reports have not confirmed whether the aircraft deployed by the Swedish military were also equipped with nuclear weapons.

If true, it is potentially a much bigger story than recent comments from the Kremlin that tactical nuclear weapons may be deployed in the event of an “existential threat” to Russia. This potentially shows that Russia is more than just talk when it comes to the use of nuclear weapons, given that they may have already been deployed.

“We see it as a conscious action. This is very serious, especially because they are a country at hand,” Swedish Air Force commander Karl-Johan Edström said.

Could This Push Sweden Into NATO?

If Russian President Vladimir Putin doesn’t want NATO to expand, then sending Russian bombers equipped with nuclear missiles was probably the wrong decision.

Despite Russian foreign ministry spokesman Sergei Belyayev threatening Sweden and Russia over joining NATO earlier this month, it appears more likely than ever that Sweden will join the international military alliance.

“It is obvious that [if] Finland and Sweden join NATO, which is a military organisation to begin with, there will be serious military and political consequences,” Belyayev told Interfax. “It would require changing the whole palette of relations with these countries and require retaliatory measures.”

Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, it seems more likely than ever that Sweden will join the international military alliance.

Sweden’s Moderate Party has made applying to join NATO one of five major election pledges as the country heads towards its September national election.

“Sweden belongs in Nato,” party leader Ulf Kristersson said at the party’s annual congress. “The question is… no longer ‘if?’, but exactly ‘when?’, and exactly ‘how?’.”

Kristersson promised to do “everything” he could as Swedish prime minister to “do everything to lead Sweden into NATO during the next mandate period.”

Sweden and Finland also recently took part in NATO military exercises last week. As members of the European Union, the two countries maintain a close relationship with NATO forces despite not officially being members.

While Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson rejected calls from the opposition Moderate Party to join NATO in March, that situation could change depending on the result of September’s election.

NATO is over doing it. Russia has legitimate concerns. NATO must stop expanding

DoctorOlasDesk:
NATO is over doing it. Russia has legitimate concerns. NATO must stop expanding

Russia have no single legitimate concern

Germany and Russia were cause of the WWII so they can grab lands

Russia alone all over the world have grabbed lands from sovereign counties by means of Invasion

Its their neighbours that have concerns not Russia

They are bullies that do not know when to stop

sapientia:


Russia have no single legitimate concern

Germany and Russia were cause of the WWII so they can grab lands

Russia alone all over the world have grabbed lands from sovereign counties by means of Invasion

Its their neighbours that have concerns not Russia

They are bullies that do not know when to stop

I agree but Russia has some legitimate concerns Sir.

DoctorOlasDesk:



I agree but Russia has some legitimate concerns Sir.

Some

Which is NATO abi

Do you ever think NATO will wake up and attack Russia the way Russia have been attacking Geogia and Ukraine?

Do you know if other Baltic states are not members of NATO that Russia would have invaded them?

Imagine invading former USSR countries

I understand your angle of opinion but Russia brought it all upon themselves

sapientia:


Some

Which is NATO abi

Do you ever think NATO will wake up and attack Russia the way Russia have been attacking Geogia and Ukraine?

Do you know if other Baltic states are not members of NATO that Russia would have invaded them?

Imagine invading former USSR countries

I understand your angle of opinion but Russia brought it all upon themselves

NATO should take away the excuses. There's no need for expanding NATO. I'M proWest but NATO's expansion in all honesty is a cause for concern for the world. Remember Edward Snowden

DoctorOlasDesk:



NATO should take away the excuses. There's no need for expanding NATO. I'M proWest but NATO's expansion in all honesty is a cause for concern for the world. Remember Edward Snowden

Expanding when Russia have been bullying everyone

Was it NATO that disbanded USSR? NO

so no one had the right to tell them to stop expanding

It's a military alliance which Russia wanted to join in the past but were rejected

The only reason Baltic nations are joining it is because Russia is bullying them, that's all

sapientia:


Expanding when Russia have been bullying everyone

Was it NATO that disbanded USSR? NO

so no one had the right to tell them to stop expanding

It's a military alliance which Russia wanted to join in the past but were rejected

The only reason Baltic nations are joining it is because Russia is bullying them, that's all

Why is it trying to envelope and cave Russia in.


Look at the map from where NATO begins stretching towards the Pacific around Australia, tell me you don't see NATO trying to envelope Russia. If not for Russia, the while world would have been wearing tags walking around. Russia stands toe to toe against draconian principles. While it's methods might be crazy. Too much of strength in NATO is a cause for concern for the whole world which Russia is saying and is legit about saying it.

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sapientia:


Russia have no single legitimate concern

Germany and Russia were cause of the WWII so they can grab lands

Russia alone all over the world have grabbed lands from sovereign counties by means of Invasion

Its their neighbours that have concerns not Russia

They are bullies that do not know when to stop

What of USA and using countries as a vessels states. Its easier to control groups of people that countries.

sapientia:


Expanding when Russia have been bullying everyone

Was it NATO that disbanded USSR? NO

so no one had the right to tell them to stop expanding

It's a military alliance which Russia wanted to join in the past but were rejected

The only reason Baltic nations are joining it is because Russia is bullying them, that's all

When did Russia bully the beltic States?

Cptflint:


When did Russia bully the beltic States?

you see nothing wrong in dictating to sovereign states what to do or not

Do you know invading Ukraine is part of bullying the baltic states?

Are you aware one of the points raised by Russia is that Ukraine should never have an Army of more than 50,000

sapientia:


Expanding when Russia have been bullying everyone

Was it NATO that disbanded USSR? NO

so no one had the right to tell them to stop expanding

It's a military alliance which Russia wanted to join in the past but were rejected

The only reason Baltic nations are joining it is because Russia is bullying them, that's all

Who and who is Russia bullying? Russia never invaded Africa, didn't take slaves, can u say that for EU and US?
US is the only country that have use nuke against another country and yet we see them as angels and Russia as the devil

tamdun:

Who and who is Russia bullying? Russia never invaded Africa, didn't take slaves, can u say that for EU and US?
US is the only country that have use nuke against another country and yet we see them as angels and Russia as the devil

What did that country did before they nuked it??

tamdun:

Who and who is Russia bullying? Russia never invaded Africa, didn't take slaves, can u say that for EU and US?
US is the only country that have use nuke against another country and yet we see them as angels and Russia as the devil

Russia did come to Africa........ But the cost of managing a colony in Africa was to great...... Major reason dey abandoned the ambition