NATO, EU have long conflict with Russia ahead, Swedish foreign minister says.

NATO, EU have long conflict with
Russia ahead, Swedish foreign minister says.

International News Desk

According to global Times news Agency Europe, NATO and EU states must prepare for a long-term conflict with Russia, Swedish Foreign Minister Tobias Billstrom said, The Global Times Europe Media informs.We must understand that we have a long conflict with Russia ahead of us. This involves NATO and the EU. We must prepare to it accordingly,” he said in an interview for Deutsche Welle [deemed foreign agent in Russia]. According to the foreign minister, this primarily concerns Baltic states and Poland. Billstom noted that Sweden plans to send a part of a mechanized battalion to Latvia, and will reinforce its naval forces near the island of Gotland and the Baltic Sea.He added that Sweden already patrols the airspace in this region and uses its submarines for similar purposes.