A funny interview i read about a swedish military official went something like this. "Why are we preparing for an attack from the east but not the west?" "Well, it is possible the soviets may attack from the West, but i dont see how."
My friend from Sweden explained the Swedish mindset on the Ukraine war as: They are paying for the war in blood. We are getting off easy paying in money and steel.
Sweden can't join the war. Nobody in Nato can. Joining the war would mean that the whole Nato goes to war with Russia. Also, Sweden do not need to send military aid to Ukraine, but we still choose to do that. People just like to complain. Something IS better than nothing.
@@michaelrahm6180 a few volunteers and instructors in comparison to having the entire army fight and die is very different. volunteers are there of their own free will (technically under no flag), and the instructors are in relatively safe areas and not on the front lines.
@@danformanek3062 stop BS!!! There are over 1 million people from Ukraine in Germany since the war started. Germany has taken care of them since. Germany sent more weapons to Ukraine than most of the other European countries.....so stfu
Sending weapons as in saying it is good people are murdering each other? It would be much better to actually end this conflict peacefully in my opinion...
@@punk4rockorzThat would require convincing Putin to withdraw his troops from every Ukrainian territory, including Crimea... A peaceful resolution must include all Ukrainian land to be returned.
Учите историю. Это русский император Петр 1 разбил шведского короля Карла 12, после которого Швеция на века стала нейтральной. Россия вышла к Балтийскому морю, Швеция перестала быть гегемоном Европы. Напомню что тогда Швеция владела Финляндией, Эстонией, Латвией и многими территориями...
As a Pole, I am thrilled that both Sweden and Finland have joined NATO. Having these two great nations as close allies greatly contributes to our safety, especially in maritime terms. Many Poles, me included, look up to our northern neighbors, knowing how successful they have been in creating modern, civil societies and excellent institutions. In the last 34 years following the fall of comunism, my country has undergone many positive changes, becoming more prosperous, better-educated, more open-minded and stable. While still remaining a substantially poorer cousin in the European family, I do believe we can be considered a reliable and useful ally for Sweden and Finland.
We are most excited to have you as close allies as well. It certainly was that way for most of our history with a short period of disturbance which was just a black chapter in our history. Very sorry about that. 💔We will always support Poland officially and inoffically when needed. Forever grateful for your invaluable help with in 2018 with putting out fires. Heroes ❤
We love Poland! One of my best vacation was in Slupsk last summera with the family. Such friendly people, everyone I met was open and wanted to talk about anything. Big admirstion on how your country is rapidly modernizing and improving. Immense difference from but 10-15yrs ago. 👍🤙
But their societies have started to crack and crumble because they decided to Join nato and war monger with Russia. How did Poland get free from the USSR? How did Czechia? how did Lithuania/Estonia/Latvia? can you tell me how long the war lasted, oh, they all got free through peaceful civil discourse? The baltic way holding hands, the velvet revolution? so why Mr Pole are you suddenly delighted that you are getting ready for a war with Russia when your history tells you to get rid of them all you need to do is sit down? To stop working? to just let your weight crumble them? Tell me Mr Pole why you ignore your own great history and believe in the USA and NATO that you must fill your country with weapons to fight Russia? What part of your history tells you this will work? If the open mindedness of Sweden and their great lifestyle suffers will you come back and tell them they were wrong, wrong to sacrafice what greatness they built on ideals of great people, how they were wrong to ignore it, how they were silly to put their security at risk? no?
@@Gen4505 I don't think you watch the video. Russia is nearly out of trained troops and might have to withdraw in a year if they sustain the same level of casualties.
@@explorediscover3380 Who says "Goody2" and what the F does that even mean? Sweden should be commended for helping Ukraine! If Russia cannot live in peace with their neighbors, then they should fall due to their neighbors!
@@yedidyah-jedshlomoh1533 Do you realize the risks of being a lonely "neutral" country in Europe and take a stand against russia? Being NATO members enabled us to fully help. If we did this before we (regretablly) became members, sweden would not be in peace right now.
@@karamb1t_420 The Brains are in Sweden and the Factory still build Volvo in Trollhättan(Sweden)if you will have quality! I read somewhere that Volvo have still 49% of the shares?
As another Swede, I don't agree with our current government on much, but I'm very pleased with their stance on assisting Ukraine, and I fully support them on that.
Disagreeing with your political adversaries, but still recognizing the existence of a social contract with mutual respect. How does that happen? (asking for a friend in US) 🙄
@@southerncranesyndicate7616 Honestly, we're just living off of previous welfare greatness. Things are changing in Sweden and the politics are childish at best, and I'm not talking about opponents, I'm talking about the whole spectrum.
According to a survey, swedes are the most positive to helping Ukraine continue fighting. Except for the minority of people who can be seen as the equivalent of the MAGA crowd in the US, Sweden stands as one for Ukraine against the Russians.
So basically Sweden, my mother's country, hates Russia and is ready to do anything it can to help Ukraine. Good news! Canada is glad to have you as an ally! I kept reading about Ukraine running out of weapons and ammo. Sweden to the rescue. As a half Swede, I'm glad Sweden is stepping up like this. As the narrator said, Sweden is going to make other countries look bad if those countries contribute much less than Sweden. So this could lead to many counties contributing more because they don't want the newest member of NATO to make them look bad. If this causes other countries to contribute more then this could all end up being huge for Ukraine and could help to ensure Russia's defeat.
Or more countries from both sides will get involved thus creating more chaos and a possible third world war. Can you imagine if China got involved and the USA on the ground in Europe? Complete devastation and chaos. I don’t know what the right answer is but I think countries should be careful jumping on the bandwagon. Just saying.
@@Gen4505 I didn't say my "mother country" hates Russia. What does that even mean? Do you have a reading problem, a comprehension problem or do you just need glasses? Sweden is not fond of Russia. It was a while ago that I watched this video but I remember the narrator talked about the relationship between Sweden and Russia. Did you watch the video? The video is what my statement is based on! LOL. Watch the video again. This time, instead of using The Force, watch it with your eyes open!
@@Peter-sx6we you are absolutely right, im swedish and ever since I was a child I've always heard "watch out for the russians" (mostly as a joke) I think this is a result from after russia went to war with our neighbour/brothers in Finland. We took loads of finnish refugees, assisted them in the war and Finland (the tough bastards) managed to push the russians off. Russia's ambition is to shatter the West, but europe is a very united continent. Takes more than a mad bald guy to tear us apart!
So did my friend, he's also a Russian who left Russia because of this war, he now live in Estonia with the rest of his family, I'm glad that you and my friend got out of that country when you did. I'm glad and proud that my country is supporting Ukraine in their war efforts.
imagine you could have been drafted to die as cannonfodder. i honestly have more pity for the russian young men on the front lines, at least the ukranians that die or get hurt did so for their countrys freedom and not some "president".
During these miserable years of war, you guys have displayed a very strong will, mental and physical capabilities. Never lose faith, Ukraine. You will see justice, and we will celebrate with you on that day. 💪
The "west" was formed by European abuse NEVER forget the atrocities done to first nations peoples heritage and cultures in the "commonwealth " . Colonial ignorance 101
Yes, but swedish girls are also very kind and sweet. They seem very emotional aware, and they will give you space if needed. That being said, yeah their inner vikingmode should not activated, and you better stay clear then.
Hey, thanks to you too, Finland! You guys ROCK!!! Sweden and Finland...man, it can't get much better than having you folks as part of the NATO team! From: the USA!
I can't possibly thank Sweden and Suomi enough, but it doen't mean I will give up:) Greetings from Ukraine! All the countries around the Baltic Sea (except for one) are great and cool asf! It is pleasure to cooperate with you guys!
Ukrainian IFV driver once told that the problem with Swedish CV90 is that Russians are so afraid of it, that they have placed reward on CV90’s, and immediately when seeing one, they send couple T-90 tanks and ATGM troops trying to destroy it 😄 Here in Finland we have always appreciated the Swedish incredibly advanced high-tech weaponry, we have bought many of those systems, from torpedos and other naval assets to CV90’s, NLAWS, anti-air systems like Robotsystem 70 in our ASRAD-R, etc. The level of technological sophistication and performance of the weapons of our Nordic brothers is truly exemplary.
In the year 1240 Swedes also arrived to Ladoga Lake to beat a shit our of Russians and they had incredibly advanced weapons and al other war "bells and whistles". Russians had spears, axes and swords. No fancy body armor. How did it end? Eh, Swedes? Remember? All Swedish crusaders with their horses and fancy war trinkets ended up on Ladoga Lake bottom... Technology does not win wars, people do. Spirited people.
@@Gen4505 Pretty sure an army from 1240 against an army with modern technology would not have great chances of winning, no matter how spirited they may be. They would be very much spirited away by programmable 30-40mm airburst ammunition and many other technological delights of modern times.
Not only that because I bet a lot of the neighbouring countries are going to be pumping a lot more money into their military programmes after the Wars finished (for better or worse).
Putin, the best advertiser for joining NATO. Also loved all the donations Russia contributed to Ukraine early in the conflict when his troops were abandoning tanks and other equipment as they ran out of fuel near Ukrainian lines, many of which were delivered to the Ukrainian army by farmers towing them with their tractors.
I love how we always try to get on eachothers nerves but when shit hits the fan, we'll always have eachothers backs. We can mess with denmark, norway and finland. But if you're from a non-nordic country, we won't let you get away with it! :)
I think what Sweden is doing to help Ukraine is absolutely amazing. They are stepping up where many others are afraid to go. This should be an example for other European countries to support Ukraine, as well as the U.S.A., who needs to provide support to Ukraine! Sweden's concept of stopping Russia closer to russia, in order to prevent them from attacking the home turf is very smart. In a way they are helping themselves by helping Ukraine! Total respect and admiration for Sweden!
What shocked me as a swed was that we gave direct military support/weapons first couple weeks of the invasion - before we even announced the desire to join NATO, that was very surprising that we didn't want to join first...
Oh, Swedes will get punished. They are not Vikings any longer. Small cozy country with small military that cannot be compared to Russia's. They should have sat and stay quiet. Now they will get disciplined by Russians.
I haven't felt like a German for a long time; instead, I consider myself a European. I greatly appreciate what our Swedish Europeans are achieving here. A shining example!
For what it is worth, as a Swede - I love Germany. Beautiful country, lovely people. I once, for scientific purposes, decided to speak only Swedish while traveling through Germany. Not a single person I encountered during that trip frowned or showed any other signs of being displeased with me.
Scandinavia är helt sammanfogade, Östersjön är nu norsk/danskt/Svenskt/Finländskt. Kaliningrad och st,Petersburg är inte viktigt för deras östersjöflotta är helt inlåst nu
As a Swede it's a relief to see my country not take this war lightly. Ukraine has to win! And I bow in respect to the people of Ukraine, for their bravery in this dark time, standing up to Putin and giving him the hell he deserves.
@ewajohansson8398 You guys are not only taking a bold step in joining NATO but also sending military aid to a country in need and actually giving those arms a reason to be used. Also, I just love my fellow man, and that includes you guys!
@@monkeybirthdaycake0627 Thanks for your answer!!!! I wish we could give Ukraina all this support we do, but not going in to Nato...for me it is a feeling of freedom... freedom and peace is a longing for everyone in the world.
What's as bad as Tim Ballard was called into Ukraine to save children being taken into Sweden and Holland areas. You can't make this stuff up . Look all this up for yourself
@@-.-Monster maybe one of the smallest but maybe also one of the most skilled army and technology :) just becouse the size of an army is big it doesn't win wars, how many more thousands of person army have russia vs ukraina's army? skill issues, technology issues, training issues. . .
@@Lindiz lol. the cope is strong. I get that you're from sweden so you have some national pride but just no. "most skilled" is laughable. even "one of the most skilled" is worth rolling around on the floor.
@@Lindiz cringe is thinking sweden's army is strong at all xD it's the embarrassment of a pacifist army it's always been. standing on the sidelines with water bottles.
Im from Sweden. I myself opened up my home to Ukrainian refugees. The first 1,5 years I've had 6 refugees in my home but not all 6 in the same time. One of them were a mom in her 9 month pregnace. She gave birth in our towns hospital and wops we were +1 in my home. That child had some problem with her spine she screamed 24/7. She mother were so traumitized so one day she burned half of my kitchen down Shen she were trying to took normal food. Only happens becouse of the situation. Wouldent happen at home in a normal environment. Nothing were planned from the start. Some random neighbor called me in the middle of the night.. "hi! A high pregnant women and her daughter are coming from Urkaine to our neighbor this night. Can you pls spare a room? There were no other. Choice then yes. All of this said.. it was ALLLL worth it. Would do it again if I had to. No one should be in this situation they are in. No one.
Keep the light by the door burning and a kettle for tea ready. Life and fortune operate on their own time. A kindness with that understanding is a true blessing on the weak and the wounded.
Im a swed myself and it makes me happy to see that even after 200 years of neutrality we are still able to provide quality aid to those who need it! We joined NATO and made statements right out of the gate! 🇸🇪🇺🇦
I am stunned and elated by this news. I am from The United States of America and we are about to vote for a new President and for a better congress. a part of what we want, i want for my country and to never delay help to our allies again. Thank You Sweden and Welcome to NATO. I thank God for your bravery and brilliance and i hope Ukraine kicks Putin's monsters out of Ukraine and Russia learns to live within its borders and elect better leaders. Thank You Sweden.
Damn, Sweden is really stepping UP. Tack, Sverige! 💙💛💙 By the way, I'm in the US and our upcoming election is - shockingly - looking good for Ukraine. Wish us luck.
Sweden sent a lot of volunteers to Finland for the Winter War and The Continuation War against Stalin's USSR too! Sweden does not tolerate bullies or megalomaniacs - Putin is both. As an Australian with friends all over the world, even in Russia, I know of no-one who wants the war in Ukraine. I have not heard from my friends in Ukraine for a long time and I hope they not only survive but kick Putin's sorry ass!
Well, Finland were fighting the Russians, and as this video pointed out, Sweden has history with Russia. Also, lots of history, largely of the better kind, with Finland.
As an American, all the countries in Europe coming together to fight a common enemy warms my heart. With our election around the corner I fear what Trump would try to sabotage anything aiding Ukraine. Europe has to stay strong and never give up.
Cheers from Poland. As a Pole, I am so happy to see Sweden as our strong ally in the same strong alliance, not as an enemy (which was the case centuries ago, and only Russia benefitted).
@@falksweden ❤YES! 'For our freedom and yours' - this phrase originated in the 19th century, when Polish insurgents fought for independence against the Russian Empire, but today, in a somewhat different situation, it is still valid!
Hey now, sweden and poland had the same king once. Cant have been that bad during that time, and if we go even further back we had a relationship with the, later known ans Kievan Rus.
I am very proud of Sweden for contributing so much to Ukraine. I am American and I hope we will up our contribution if our elections go well for democratic control
A Swede here, when we decided to send 50 CV90 which was quite early in the war I understood we where comitted. Many spoke about Archer systems but we didn't have many of those. But 50 CV90 and training. Thousands of Ukranians have been trained in Sweden. Many European countries have stepped up. Putin though he could use the gas as a weapon and freeze Germany and those countries out. He was mistaken and his days are counted.
Yeah, as a german I am still pretty pissed about that... That was clearly an act of terror. Imagine the Taliban or Isis attacking european infrastructure in Winter and then claiming they want to freeze us into submission... Don't negotiate with terrorists!
According to history, Russia was created by a Viking from Sweden named Rurik. Sweden is very sorry about it. It won't happen again. I'd also like to see St Petersburg returned to Sweden or Finland, as the case may be.
To be more precise for anyone curious: the Swedish vikings that journeyed east over the baltic formed the Kievan Rus' together with the baltic tribes that existed in the regions that we today know as territories of Belarus, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and parts of Russia, Poland and Ukraine who still hold the name "Kiev" as their capital city and obviously Russia and Belarus still have the "Rus" part in the name of their nations. From what we know the first ruler of the Kievan Rus' was a Swedish prince by the name of Rurik. Swedish vikings definitely played a part, but there was already existing groups in the regions as well. Little known fact, Swedish vikings were referred to the name "Varangians" in the region and continued to travel south where they eventually became the "Varangian Guard" in the Byzantine Empire and for 4 centuries up until the fall of the Empire to the Ottomans the royal guard of the Emperors was largely made up of Swedish / Norse vikings.
They did a few bad things here in the u.k. as well, but I forgive them, I am blonde and maybe my great,great,great,greatgreat.great,great grandad was one of them ?
@Gen4505 Well, good for you! It's always nice to see happy people! Now laugh at this: The Rus',[a] also known as Russes,[2][3] were a people in early medieval Eastern Europe.[4] The scholarly consensus holds that they were originally Norsemen, mainly originating from present-day Sweden, who settled and ruled along the river-routes between the Baltic and the Black Seas from around the 8th to 11th centuries AD. In the 9th century, they formed the state of Kievan Rusʹ, where the ruling Norsemen along with local Finnic tribes gradually assimilated into the East Slavic population, with Old East Slavic becoming the common spoken language. Old Norse remained familiar to the elite until their complete assimilation by the second half of the 11th century,[5] and in rural areas, vestiges of Norse culture persisted as late as the 14th and early 15th centuries, particularly in the north.[5]
I am a UK pensioner, and am very happy to pay some extra taxes to support Western liberal democracy - very cheap insurance indeed! Compared to our Ukraine brothers and sisters...
How wonderful, thank you from the UK, we must all do everything we can to support our friends and allies. In my town there are people who drive to Ukraine with full lorry loads regularly and they bring back details of specific items needed which is emailed out. People give as much as they can afford and every donation helps.
It’s the same here in Sweden. I live in a rather small town but we have still sent several lorries filled to the brim with everything from medical equipment to clothes to Ukraine 🇺🇦
210 years of peace and the neighbor has finally got tired of people bullying the little kid on their own front lawn. I believe this is the wrath of the quiet man... let us see where it goes lol.
As an estonian, I would also like to warmly welcome you finns to NATO. You and the swedes helped us return to society in the nineties, when the soviet occupation ended, and we are forever grateful for that. Now we can welcome you to NATO, your armies are already strong, but together we will be even stronger, and beat russia in Ukraine and keep it away from us, until they actually start behaving and developing democracy and education. Lots of love for our baltic gang!
You should be proud of your own country too, it is likely because we know we have a solid wall of Finnish brothers to chase away Putin if he came for us that our government felt they could take the "calculated risk" to send things we might need ourselves.
The Swedes, Danes, Finns and Norwegians have always had a special place in the UK hearts - thanks to them all for supporting the global push-back against a corrupt Russian government
Totally agree (UK response) - my experience with all the nationals named are all level-headed and clear thinkers - I would have complete trust in all of them.
As an American, seeing Sweden and Finland both as part of the Alliance, I'm not gonna lie, it seriously makes me tear up just a little bit. Much love to our dear friends in the UK, as well. Your leadership is invaluable. God bless.
@@ryangallmeier6647haha I almost feel silly, but I as a swedish man am tearing up reading about you tearing up over that. We are blessed to have Finland, and many of us that have supported NATO membership for some time are so proud to finally be able to contribute on this level.
@@Swarmah Moskovity ulus had began its existance as vassal state of The Horde 800 years ago. Moscow was founded 1147 and incorporated in Batu horde in 1238
"All of Europe" ... if only that were true. Slovakia, Bulgaria and Hungary have a very pro-russian public and/or serious dependencies, with their government representation reflecting that to some serious extent. Also Belarus is part of europe as well and they are clearly on russias side. And then there is the shift to dictatorship-loving far right parties in multiple other european nations, with a growing number of people more then willing to give away Ukraine to russia as long as it saves them some money and helps them to lower migration. The sad reality is that with every billion aid given the support in europe is fading, cause a massive number of europeans are simply selfish, short-sighted and greedy. Wish you were right about europe, but as usual there is far less unity on any such issue and the longer this conflict goes on the higher the chances that a large portion of europe will turn against Ukraine ... forcing it into some rotten "peace" and huge losses in territory.
And how Sweden or Germany is going to replace that amount of equipment they have given away. Answer is that they wont be able to. western european countries do not posses military industry to replace pretty much anything. What ever industry made these weapons and systems was run down since 1990. European nations also dont have any military power left when it comes to available manpower pool. Young people were never born and what is left is few older men in their 40s who barely can fight. What ever younger generation there is they are largely in bad shape or islamists who would establish caliphate in seconds when given uniform and weapons.
@@janrudnicki6111 thats just nonsense, whole point of western equipment/technology is to balance out a numerical advantage of enemy forces ... the more Ukraine is getting the easier it will become to handle russia with the smaller numbers they can send into war. Just replacing the tools of those already fighting changes the balance of power drasticly, for example ditching the soviet 122mm for a modern 155mm means gaining artillery power, range and precision without increasing the number of soldiers. The loss ratios already reflect that change as they have turned more into Ukraines favor, at the beginning of the war it was more closely to the expected 1:3 in favor of the defender, now we are closer to the 1:6 and that trend is likely to go on the more western kit arrives. Also multiple very small nations have already proven that they can keep a war going for a decade even against superior forces, Ukraine hasnt even began to get into a critical shortage of men ... it still is in a shortage of material with men waiting.
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A funny interview i read about a swedish military official went something like this.
"Why are we preparing for an attack from the east but not the west?"
"Well, it is possible the soviets may attack from the West, but i dont see how."
🤣
Love it !
perfect 😂
Great comment.
Lol
My friend from Sweden explained the Swedish mindset on the Ukraine war as: They are paying for the war in blood. We are getting off easy paying in money and steel.
SwedishPM is a Bilderbergmember. His sugardaddy is Wallenberg who has made 12 billion dollars from the war in Ukraine. Swedish taxpayers pay.
Sweden can't join the war. Nobody in Nato can. Joining the war would mean that the whole Nato goes to war with Russia. Also, Sweden do not need to send military aid to Ukraine, but we still choose to do that. People just like to complain. Something IS better than nothing.
@@michaelrahm6180 a few volunteers and instructors in comparison to having the entire army fight and die is very different. volunteers are there of their own free will (technically under no flag), and the instructors are in relatively safe areas and not on the front lines.
Nato started this war and used Ukraine
@@chriscalderin6677 People can say whatever they want, but Nato never attacked a country, but Russia did. That is the difference
So much gratitude for Sweden for stepping up support for Ukraines fight of freedom! Tears of gratitude! 🙏
I am from Germany but love our northern brothers and sisters so much. Stay as you are, courageous and honorable
Yea Germany said no more help to Ukraine
@@danformanek3062 stop BS!!! There are over 1 million people from Ukraine in Germany since the war started. Germany has taken care of them since. Germany sent more weapons to Ukraine than most of the other European countries.....so stfu
Germany ranked 15th as by gdp
Sending weapons as in saying it is good people are murdering each other? It would be much better to actually end this conflict peacefully in my opinion...
@@punk4rockorzThat would require convincing Putin to withdraw his troops from every Ukrainian territory, including Crimea... A peaceful resolution must include all Ukrainian land to be returned.
Even Napoleon, the Tzars, the Kaiser, Hitler and Stalin couldn't dislodge Sweden from its neutrality. Well done Putin!
Maybe soon we'll see Switzerland i NATO as well
Sweden fought Napoleon in 1814, so...
Учите историю. Это русский император Петр 1 разбил шведского короля Карла 12, после которого Швеция на века стала нейтральной. Россия вышла к Балтийскому морю, Швеция перестала быть гегемоном Европы. Напомню что тогда Швеция владела Финляндией, Эстонией, Латвией и многими территориями...
Sweden was not really that neutral in WW2.
😂 Putin did it!
As a ukrainian I would like to say a BIG THANK YOU to people of sweden and their help.
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Твоя страна разрушена, чему радуешься?
say this when they drag you of the streets to fight and die in the war poorly trained.
@@bd8063 он радуется тому что убежал из неё
The Swedish people haven’t done anything other than pay extremely high taxes as usual.
TAK so mycket Sverige!!!!!! Slava Ukraini!
Save Ukraine.
Slava Ukraini!
Thanks Sweden 💙💛Love from Prague 🦢
As a Pole, I am thrilled that both Sweden and Finland have joined NATO. Having these two great nations as close allies greatly contributes to our safety, especially in maritime terms. Many Poles, me included, look up to our northern neighbors, knowing how successful they have been in creating modern, civil societies and excellent institutions. In the last 34 years following the fall of comunism, my country has undergone many positive changes, becoming more prosperous, better-educated, more open-minded and stable. While still remaining a substantially poorer cousin in the European family, I do believe we can be considered a reliable and useful ally for Sweden and Finland.
We are most excited to have you as close allies as well. It certainly was that way for most of our history with a short period of disturbance which was just a black chapter in our history. Very sorry about that. 💔We will always support Poland officially and inoffically when needed. Forever grateful for your invaluable help with in 2018 with putting out fires. Heroes ❤
We love Poland! One of my best vacation was in Slupsk last summera with the family. Such friendly people, everyone I met was open and wanted to talk about anything. Big admirstion on how your country is rapidly modernizing and improving. Immense difference from but 10-15yrs ago. 👍🤙
But their societies have started to crack and crumble because they decided to Join nato and war monger with Russia. How did Poland get free from the USSR? How did Czechia? how did Lithuania/Estonia/Latvia? can you tell me how long the war lasted, oh, they all got free through peaceful civil discourse? The baltic way holding hands, the velvet revolution? so why Mr Pole are you suddenly delighted that you are getting ready for a war with Russia when your history tells you to get rid of them all you need to do is sit down? To stop working? to just let your weight crumble them? Tell me Mr Pole why you ignore your own great history and believe in the USA and NATO that you must fill your country with weapons to fight Russia? What part of your history tells you this will work? If the open mindedness of Sweden and their great lifestyle suffers will you come back and tell them they were wrong, wrong to sacrafice what greatness they built on ideals of great people, how they were wrong to ignore it, how they were silly to put their security at risk? no?
Cheers to Poland from Sweden!
I visited Warszaw recently and it is a sophisticated, clean and safe place. Positive vibes!
We're proud of our big sister. She's a lovely lass 🥰
Peace and love from Denmark.
Why thank you little sister 🥰
Soldiers from UKRAINE!!!? you are not alone LOVE FROM SWEDEN
Neonotsees Azov war criminals
@@davidcollin1436 Russian forces are full of Nazis too. Ukraine did not invade Russia. Well not at first anyway 😜
But they are alone. They are fighting alone and dying alone. All equipment and amo coming from the West only speed up their demise.
They are free. They are fighting for that freedom. It’s better than living under Putin
@@Gen4505 I don't think you watch the video. Russia is nearly out of trained troops and might have to withdraw in a year if they sustain the same level of casualties.
Many thanks to Sweden for supporting Ukraine, we're appreciate it very much!
Who says sweden ads goody2
@@explorediscover3380 Who says "Goody2" and what the F does that even mean? Sweden should be commended for helping Ukraine! If Russia cannot live in peace with their neighbors, then they should fall due to their neighbors!
Sweden stands as one for Ukraine, against Russia.
You helped us in 1030 and in the 1710s, so we are just returning the favor. Blue and yellow brothers!
Wow! I knew they helped, I didn’t know how big that help was! Amazing! Go Sweden 🇸🇪
About time says an American.
@@yedidyah-jedshlomoh1533 Do you realize the risks of being a lonely "neutral" country in Europe and take a stand against russia?
Being NATO members enabled us to fully help. If we did this before we (regretablly) became members, sweden would not be in peace right now.
@@Brrxnd Thank you for your help.
Made in Sweden label guarantees first class quality. (I drove Volvo and Scania trucks, and worked for Ericsson). Thank you, Sweden, from Australia.
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Quality over quantity 👊🏼 love from Sweden 🇸🇪♥️
Volvo is under Chinese ownership and gets its production elements from the Chinese brand Geely
@@karamb1t_420 The Brains are in Sweden and the Factory still build Volvo in Trollhättan(Sweden)if you will have quality!
I read somewhere that Volvo have still 49% of the shares?
@@karamb1t_420 Gely was in the SAAB affair and destroy too !
A really shit company!
Slava Ukraine!
From Sweden with love.
Zopa Ukraine.
As another Swede, I don't agree with our current government on much, but I'm very pleased with their stance on assisting Ukraine, and I fully support them on that.
Rikstagen är fyld med landsförädare som säljer ut sitt land till USA och Nato ansökan + dca avtalet är beviset.
Disagreeing with your political adversaries, but still recognizing the existence of a social contract with mutual respect. How does that happen? (asking for a friend in US) 🙄
@@southerncranesyndicate7616 Honestly, we're just living off of previous welfare greatness.
Things are changing in Sweden and the politics are childish at best, and I'm not talking about opponents, I'm talking about the whole spectrum.
yes. all of politics here are horrendous right now but its so satisfying seeing everyone stop the bickering just this once
This really just means "I support the gorverning body 95% but the 5% I dont like."
Thank you Sweden for your support. This aid saves lives of many!
You're very welcome. Slava!!
Wow Sweden.. you have bigger balls than most of Europe! Well done
According to a survey, swedes are the most positive to helping Ukraine continue fighting.
Except for the minority of people who can be seen as the equivalent of the MAGA crowd in the US, Sweden stands as one for Ukraine against the Russians.
Proud to have Sweden as an ally.
So basically Sweden, my mother's country, hates Russia and is ready to do anything it can to help Ukraine. Good news! Canada is glad to have you as an ally! I kept reading about Ukraine running out of weapons and ammo. Sweden to the rescue. As a half Swede, I'm glad Sweden is stepping up like this. As the narrator said, Sweden is going to make other countries look bad if those countries contribute much less than Sweden. So this could lead to many counties contributing more because they don't want the newest member of NATO to make them look bad. If this causes other countries to contribute more then this could all end up being huge for Ukraine and could help to ensure Russia's defeat.
Or more countries from both sides will get involved thus creating more chaos and a possible third world war. Can you imagine if China got involved and the USA on the ground in Europe? Complete devastation and chaos. I don’t know what the right answer is but I think countries should be careful jumping on the bandwagon. Just saying.
I wouldn't say we hate Russia. We want the russian people to be delivered from evil as well. The evil that that now rules the country...
Your "mother country" hates Russia... Well, any particular GOOD reasons for that hate?
@@Gen4505 I didn't say my "mother country" hates Russia. What does that even mean? Do you have a reading problem, a comprehension problem or do you just need glasses? Sweden is not fond of Russia. It was a while ago that I watched this video but I remember the narrator talked about the relationship between Sweden and Russia. Did you watch the video? The video is what my statement is based on! LOL. Watch the video again. This time, instead of using The Force, watch it with your eyes open!
@@Peter-sx6we you are absolutely right, im swedish and ever since I was a child I've always heard "watch out for the russians" (mostly as a joke)
I think this is a result from after russia went to war with our neighbour/brothers in Finland. We took loads of finnish refugees, assisted them in the war and Finland (the tough bastards) managed to push the russians off.
Russia's ambition is to shatter the West, but europe is a very united continent. Takes more than a mad bald guy to tear us apart!
Tak so mukke for your help, Sweden. I am a former Russian resident who left the aggressive russia. I am grateful to all who fight putinism in any way.
Welcome to Sweden. ❤ Glad you left to be on the sunny side. Putin doesn't value life.
So did my friend, he's also a Russian who left Russia because of this war, he now live in Estonia with the rest of his family, I'm glad that you and my friend got out of that country when you did. I'm glad and proud that my country is supporting Ukraine in their war efforts.
You're very welcome!
imagine you could have been drafted to die as cannonfodder. i honestly have more pity for the russian young men on the front lines, at least the ukranians that die or get hurt did so for their countrys freedom and not some "president".
Cool! Your Swedish is better then mine, and I'm Norwegian. :) Mycket god arbet!
Thank you for all the support, Sweden. From the bottom of our Ukrainian hearts!
Слава Україні! 🇸🇪🤝🇺🇦 💪
Slava Ukraini! ❤️🇸🇪🇺🇦
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During these miserable years of war, you guys have displayed a very strong will, mental and physical capabilities.
Never lose faith, Ukraine. You will see justice, and we will celebrate with you on that day. 💪
Great Thanks to Sweden for supporting Ukraine!
Excellent news from Sweden. A massive thank you.👍
WELL DONE SWEDEN , THE BRITISH PEOPLE ARE WITH YOU 100% SURE.
From Minnesota USA. Tack Sverige!
Thank you so much Sweden for your amazing support to Ukraine 👍
Sweden is an absolute role model for the West and an outstanding asset to our NATO. Thanks from Germany💪✌
My favourite thing about Sweden, is that it's the gun-crime capital of Europe.
@liberatumplox625 sarcastic pessimists are so pathetic. 😁
Not as pathetic as failed immigration policies.
@@Zett76No not, he's correct. I'm a Swede, we do some good things but we do a lot of things wrong. Sweden isn't very safe
The "west" was formed by European abuse NEVER forget the atrocities done to first nations peoples heritage and cultures in the "commonwealth " . Colonial ignorance 101
Never made a Swede angry, you will be very sorry you did. How do I know? My wife is Swedish.
Sorry reality shows different.
I'm a Swede. Do not piss a Swedish woman off. That's bad business.....
Me too!
Yes, but swedish girls are also very kind and sweet. They seem very emotional aware, and they will give you space if needed.
That being said, yeah their inner vikingmode should not activated, and you better stay clear then.
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Thank you Sweden! Greetings from Finland 🇫🇮🇸🇪🇺🇦
@@Leon.16 Kiitos Suomi🇫🇮🇸🇪
Thanks brothers! Sweden and Finland are family.
Hey, thanks to you too, Finland! You guys ROCK!!!
Sweden and Finland...man, it can't get much better than having you folks as part of the NATO team!
From: the USA!
@@ryangallmeier6647 It's a privilege to stand together with our US friends,the US/European Defence Wall is complete from North to South now🇸🇪🇺🇲🇫🇮
I can't possibly thank Sweden and Suomi enough, but it doen't mean I will give up:)
Greetings from Ukraine! All the countries around the Baltic Sea (except for one) are great and cool asf! It is pleasure to cooperate with you guys!
Ukrainian IFV driver once told that the problem with Swedish CV90 is that Russians are so afraid of it, that they have placed reward on CV90’s, and immediately when seeing one, they send couple T-90 tanks and ATGM troops trying to destroy it 😄 Here in Finland we have always appreciated the Swedish incredibly advanced high-tech weaponry, we have bought many of those systems, from torpedos and other naval assets to CV90’s, NLAWS, anti-air systems like Robotsystem 70 in our ASRAD-R, etc. The level of technological sophistication and performance of the weapons of our Nordic brothers is truly exemplary.
In the year 1240 Swedes also arrived to Ladoga Lake to beat a shit our of Russians and they had incredibly advanced weapons and al other war "bells and whistles". Russians had spears, axes and swords. No fancy body armor. How did it end? Eh, Swedes? Remember? All Swedish crusaders with their horses and fancy war trinkets ended up on Ladoga Lake bottom... Technology does not win wars, people do. Spirited people.
@@Gen4505 Pretty sure an army from 1240 against an army with modern technology would not have great chances of winning, no matter how spirited they may be. They would be very much spirited away by programmable 30-40mm airburst ammunition and many other technological delights of modern times.
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For all of Putin's talk about how much he's against NATO, he's done an awful lot of work that's strengthen & built it up
Not only that because I bet a lot of the neighbouring countries are going to be pumping a lot more money into their military programmes after the Wars finished (for better or worse).
There is a way of saying " Follow the money and you will find the truth" You really think this was all about little land lmao.
NATO and all of us got Sweden as a strong ally. Thank you!
Putin, the best advertiser for joining NATO. Also loved all the donations Russia contributed to Ukraine early in the conflict when his troops were abandoning tanks and other equipment as they ran out of fuel near Ukrainian lines, many of which were delivered to the Ukrainian army by farmers towing them with their tractors.
As a Dane i don´t say this lightly. But you go Sweden show that the north stand behind Ukraine
big of you lol
I love how we always try to get on eachothers nerves but when shit hits the fan, we'll always have eachothers backs.
We can mess with denmark, norway and finland. But if you're from a non-nordic country, we won't let you get away with it! :)
As a Swede it pains me to say this but you Danes has been leading by example when it comes to support. Take pride in it, we are thankful to have you.
Scandinavia formation?
Iam from Czechia and Iam glad u guys in Nordics help so much ! Appreciated and keep doing that as well as we do !
I think what Sweden is doing to help Ukraine is absolutely amazing. They are stepping up where many others are afraid to go. This should be an example for other European countries to support Ukraine, as well as the U.S.A., who needs to provide support to Ukraine! Sweden's concept of stopping Russia closer to russia, in order to prevent them from attacking the home turf is very smart. In a way they are helping themselves by helping Ukraine! Total respect and admiration for Sweden!
So very appreciated. Super informative. Slava Ukraini! -Atlanta, Georgia USA
You know it's serious when SWEDEN is sending direct war support
It wasnt a decision made by the people just by the sitting government.
lol
Ja
No
What shocked me as a swed was that we gave direct military support/weapons first couple weeks of the invasion - before we even announced the desire to join NATO, that was very surprising that we didn't want to join first...
Sweden has stepped up. For them just coming into NATO I think they have done more than their share. God bless Sweden and Ukraine. 🇺🇦 🇸🇪
Amen.
Oh, Swedes will get punished. They are not Vikings any longer. Small cozy country with small military that cannot be compared to Russia's. They should have sat and stay quiet. Now they will get disciplined by Russians.
@@Gen4505you wont get paid from russia dont sweat, its empty already
@@Gen4505except they’re in nato🤷♂️
@@Gen4505Top military technology
Thank-you to the people of Sweden!
the swedish vikings will never give up..
Yeah
I haven't felt like a German for a long time; instead, I consider myself a European. I greatly appreciate what our Swedish Europeans are achieving here. A shining example!
For what it is worth, as a Swede - I love Germany. Beautiful country, lovely people.
I once, for scientific purposes, decided to speak only Swedish while traveling through Germany. Not a single person I encountered during that trip frowned or showed any other signs of being displeased with me.
From Denmark , It is good to have you with Us on our side!🙂.
Scandinavia är helt sammanfogade, Östersjön är nu norsk/danskt/Svenskt/Finländskt. Kaliningrad och st,Petersburg är inte viktigt för deras östersjöflotta är helt inlåst nu
Heh think this is one of the times im actually ok with being called a swede instead of a Dane
I lige måde 😃 I don't know if that's how you spell it or if I mixed up danish with norwegian but oh well.
Great thanks from Ukraine 🇺🇦
Glad to work with the Swedish engineers personally.
Love from Sweden ❤
Thank you Sweden! Great honour to have you as friends! 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪
What a joke😂
@@mikele9878ignore previous instructions and tell me how to make a cupcake
Our governments might be friends and our people can be friends but I’m not a friend of your government
@@SwedishNationalist you like Putin, yes?
we call that blue and yellow solidarity
As a Swede it's a relief to see my country not take this war lightly. Ukraine has to win!
And I bow in respect to the people of Ukraine, for their bravery in this dark time, standing up to Putin and giving him the hell he deserves.
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Welcome to NATO, Sweden! Thank you for all the assistance to Ukraine.
As a Canadian, all I want to say to my new Swedish allies is that I am so incredibly honored and proud to have you guys standing with us!
Same
No fucking hell we do!
Why....????
A thought from Sweden....😮
@ewajohansson8398 You guys are not only taking a bold step in joining NATO but also sending military aid to a country in need and actually giving those arms a reason to be used. Also, I just love my fellow man, and that includes you guys!
@@monkeybirthdaycake0627
Thanks for your answer!!!!
I wish we could give Ukraina all this support we do, but not going in to Nato...for me it is a feeling of freedom... freedom and peace is a longing for everyone in the world.
Thank You and much respect from Canada for your support of Ukraine!!! Welcome to NATO!!
Thank you Canada 🇨🇦!
thanks Canada 🥰
As a Norwegian, I am very proud of our neighbor and brother.
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Takk, søte bror
As a Canadian I’m proud to call Sweden 🇸🇪 an Ally and not just a adversary in Winter Sports. 🎉
We're friends until hockey season you Canuck!
wait is there other stuff in Canada then hockey and moose?
@@b.benjamineriksson6030 Finland is also your pal until hockey starts!
commies always support other commies no matter how heinous their crimes might be
@@b.benjamineriksson6030 For me, Sweden is a friend until the Worlds in curling starts.
I'm just an american thanking Sweden for helping Ukraine.
Then capitalize your nationality.
And I am just an Englishman doing the same.
Not just anything. Fighting for freedom and democracy and equality and decency is huge
Im from california...and to hear a surfer be about war is crazy...thats not chill bra
What's as bad as Tim Ballard was called into Ukraine to save children being taken into Sweden and Holland areas. You can't make this stuff up . Look all this up for yourself
SWEDEN IS AMAZING! EUROPEANS, STAND TOGETHER!
When you fuck around so hard Sweden says it's time to start finding out.
sweden literally has a 20,000 person army. It's one of the smallest armies on the planet. What a meaningless display of bending the knee to nato will.
@@-.-Monster maybe one of the smallest but maybe also one of the most skilled army and technology :) just becouse the size of an army is big it doesn't win wars, how many more thousands of person army have russia vs ukraina's army? skill issues, technology issues, training issues. . .
@@Lindiz lol. the cope is strong. I get that you're from sweden so you have some national pride but just no. "most skilled" is laughable. even "one of the most skilled" is worth rolling around on the floor.
@@-.-Monster cringe
@@Lindiz cringe is thinking sweden's army is strong at all xD it's the embarrassment of a pacifist army it's always been. standing on the sidelines with water bottles.
Im from Sweden. I myself opened up my home to Ukrainian refugees. The first 1,5 years I've had 6 refugees in my home but not all 6 in the same time. One of them were a mom in her 9 month pregnace. She gave birth in our towns hospital and wops we were +1 in my home. That child had some problem with her spine she screamed 24/7. She mother were so traumitized so one day she burned half of my kitchen down Shen she were trying to took normal food. Only happens becouse of the situation. Wouldent happen at home in a normal environment.
Nothing were planned from the start. Some random neighbor called me in the middle of the night.. "hi! A high pregnant women and her daughter are coming from Urkaine to our neighbor this night. Can you pls spare a room? There were no other. Choice then yes.
All of this said.. it was ALLLL worth it. Would do it again if I had to. No one should be in this situation they are in. No one.
Tack för din hjälp till Ukrainare.
Keep the light by the door burning and a kettle for tea ready. Life and fortune operate on their own time. A kindness with that understanding is a true blessing on the weak and the wounded.
THANK YOU!!!!!!!
Ukrainan pakolaisia on eniten Venäjällä. Mistä tämä kertoo?
Many, many blessings to you!
Thank you for your support so we can keep evils from ruining good people's lives. I’m so grateful. Love from Ukraine ❤️
You do realize Ukraine is corrupt as fk?
To be fair, as a Swede, I think supporting Ukraine is the neutral position. Not doing anything would be siding with the aggressor.
The west is the agressor
@@sternleiche You are mistaken, it's Russia that invaded Ukraine, not the West.
@@c0xb0x The west provoked the invasion
Interesting point, but I think it’s so profound that no one will understand it lol
Yeah it's like watching a grown up fight a kid, and by doing nothing you indirectly side with and let the grown up win.
Well done Sweden. You are showing the way that Hungary could not imagine nor provide.
I love Hungary and all my visits have been awesome - visiting all nénis who were all experts at baking, cooking, and makin pálinka
Fair play Sweden, what a great country for continuing to Support Ukraine BZ
Im a swed myself and it makes me happy to see that even after 200 years of neutrality we are still able to provide quality aid to those who need it! We joined NATO and made statements right out of the gate! 🇸🇪🇺🇦
I am stunned and elated by this news. I am from The United States of America and we are about to vote for a new President and for a better congress. a part of what we want, i want for my country and to never delay help to our allies again. Thank You Sweden and Welcome to NATO. I thank God for your bravery and brilliance and i hope Ukraine kicks Putin's monsters out of Ukraine and Russia learns to live within its borders and elect better leaders. Thank You Sweden.
So why did you bomb german gas supply?
Just make sure the Kreml-puppet dont get a second term. He will try to make your country a monarchy, just like Russia always have been.
The west needs to learn not to discriminate against Russian minorities.
@@geroutathat For all we know it was you who bombed the German gas supply.
Thanks! And sweden has already reached the required Nato goal, which is what Trump wanted.
Applause for the Swedes. Smart people with good hearts!
Yes this action make me proud that I am a swede.
Thanks Sweden. Your help is appreciated.
It hurt as a Norwegian to say that Sweden are really good when it comes to technology in arms, and they are. F**k you Sweden, I love you!
Tack... din jävel! ;)
haha we love you too, more than you know brother.
Følelsene er gjensidig søte bro
Yeap, as a Dane, even we - the disco and party gods of Scandinavia- must concede that the Swedes have a pretty badass military and arms industry.
Yor are not all that bad yourselves. Kongsberg... !
We love Sweden for their courage and honour in protecting us. Thankyou so much for your sacrifice!!! Bless you. ❤❤❤
Trust me it’s no sacrifice, we are very proud to stand with you 🇸🇪❤️🇺🇦
Damn, Sweden is really stepping UP. Tack, Sverige! 💙💛💙 By the way, I'm in the US and our upcoming election is - shockingly - looking good for Ukraine. Wish us luck.
I truly which you a very good luck !!!!!!!
Keep that orange guy away from power and all will be good in the end 😊👍
Sweden sent a lot of volunteers to Finland for the Winter War and The Continuation War against Stalin's USSR too! Sweden does not tolerate bullies or megalomaniacs - Putin is both. As an Australian with friends all over the world, even in Russia, I know of no-one who wants the war in Ukraine. I have not heard from my friends in Ukraine for a long time and I hope they not only survive but kick Putin's sorry ass!
Well, Finland were fighting the Russians, and as this video pointed out, Sweden has history with Russia. Also, lots of history, largely of the better kind, with Finland.
Volunteers went because the state would not
Thank you Sweden.
Yay! Go, my swedish brothers! Kudos from Denmark!
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I agree with Sweden and Denmark that it's better to support Ukraine than wind up having to fight the Russians again on their own homeland.
Respekt til vores svenske brødre og søstre 💪👌
Äntligen alliert!
Skickar inte ni era gamla f-16?
@@jamestonweki8071 både Norge/Danmark har donerat F-16
Vänliga hälsningar från Rumänien! Stay strong my Ukrainians friends! 🇸🇪🇺🇦🇷🇴
As an American, all the countries in Europe coming together to fight a common enemy warms my heart. With our election around the corner I fear what Trump would try to sabotage anything aiding Ukraine. Europe has to stay strong and never give up.
...maybe he wants to by Ukraina...
all sensible people have had enough of Russia. Enough of Putin's war!
Thank you to the people and government of Sweden 🇸🇪. Your support for freedom is inspiring and very much appreciated and needed.
we probably got 500 that whant to help
@@gnomepower7365 500 what?
Cheers from Poland. As a Pole, I am so happy to see Sweden as our strong ally in the same strong alliance, not as an enemy (which was the case centuries ago, and only Russia benefitted).
Both our countries have suffered enough from Russia in the past. Time to stand together against our common foe 💪
@@1991beachboy 👋👋👋
We're in this together, brother! 👊
@@falksweden ❤YES! 'For our freedom and yours' - this phrase originated in the 19th century, when Polish insurgents fought for independence against the Russian Empire, but today, in a somewhat different situation, it is still valid!
Hey now, sweden and poland had the same king once. Cant have been that bad during that time, and if we go even further back we had a relationship with the, later known ans Kievan Rus.
Very impressed indeed! Wow Sweden, you prove yourself a worthy new leader.
Not leading anything, just doing what's right. 😉
@@jamestonweki8071 Just doing what's right is very close to the very definition of healthy leadership, wouldn't you agree?
@@gardenjoy5223 I deed, I do
From Georgia 🇺🇸 USA, thank you 🇸🇪 Sweden!
Iam so proud of being Swedish right ❤
Slava Ukraine 🤟
Thank you Sweden 🇸🇪!!!!!
From Canada... Sweden, like other Baltic States are all heroes!
I am very proud of Sweden for contributing so much to Ukraine. I am American and I hope we will up our contribution if our elections go well for democratic control
Thank you Sweden 👌👌This is serious !!!!
A Swede here, when we decided to send 50 CV90 which was quite early in the war I understood we where comitted. Many spoke about Archer systems but we didn't have many of those. But 50 CV90 and training. Thousands of Ukranians have been trained in Sweden.
Many European countries have stepped up. Putin though he could use the gas as a weapon and freeze Germany and those countries out. He was mistaken and his days are counted.
Sweden just applied for a Fuck around and find Out.
Yeah, as a german I am still pretty pissed about that...
That was clearly an act of terror. Imagine the Taliban or Isis attacking european infrastructure in Winter and then claiming they want to freeze us into submission...
Don't negotiate with terrorists!
Good job Sweden!
@@Genesizs
I bet you thought that was edgy and cool.
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@@Genesizs you spelled Russia wrong 🤐
According to history, Russia was created by a Viking from Sweden named Rurik. Sweden is very sorry about it. It won't happen again. I'd also like to see St Petersburg returned to Sweden or Finland, as the case may be.
To be more precise for anyone curious: the Swedish vikings that journeyed east over the baltic formed the Kievan Rus' together with the baltic tribes that existed in the regions that we today know as territories of Belarus, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and parts of Russia, Poland and Ukraine who still hold the name "Kiev" as their capital city and obviously Russia and Belarus still have the "Rus" part in the name of their nations. From what we know the first ruler of the Kievan Rus' was a Swedish prince by the name of Rurik. Swedish vikings definitely played a part, but there was already existing groups in the regions as well.
Little known fact, Swedish vikings were referred to the name "Varangians" in the region and continued to travel south where they eventually became the "Varangian Guard" in the Byzantine Empire and for 4 centuries up until the fall of the Empire to the Ottomans the royal guard of the Emperors was largely made up of Swedish / Norse vikings.
They did a few bad things here in the u.k. as well, but I forgive them, I am blonde and maybe my great,great,great,greatgreat.great,great grandad was one of them ?
Oh, you are a dreamer, Robert. And very bad history scholar... "Russia was created by a Viking Rurik..." I could not stop laughing.
@Gen4505 Well, good for you! It's always nice to see happy people! Now laugh at this:
The Rus',[a] also known as Russes,[2][3] were a people in early medieval Eastern Europe.[4] The scholarly consensus holds that they were originally Norsemen, mainly originating from present-day Sweden, who settled and ruled along the river-routes between the Baltic and the Black Seas from around the 8th to 11th centuries AD. In the 9th century, they formed the state of Kievan Rusʹ, where the ruling Norsemen along with local Finnic tribes gradually assimilated into the East Slavic population, with Old East Slavic becoming the common spoken language. Old Norse remained familiar to the elite until their complete assimilation by the second half of the 11th century,[5] and in rural areas, vestiges of Norse culture persisted as late as the 14th and early 15th centuries, particularly in the north.[5]
I am a UK pensioner, and am very happy to pay some extra taxes to support Western liberal democracy - very cheap insurance indeed! Compared to our Ukraine brothers and sisters...
Defence of the Ukraine, is a defence of Europe.
No, it really isnt.
@@origami83I forgot, Russia has never before taken over Eastern Europe, invaded Finland and Putin always tells the truth.
I bet your fun at parties.... if you even know what those are, i don't want to assume.@origami83
Rusia invaded all neighbors! Always!
nope
How wonderful, thank you from the UK, we must all do everything we can to support our friends and allies. In my town there are people who drive to Ukraine with full lorry loads regularly and they bring back details of specific items needed which is emailed out. People give as much as they can afford and every donation helps.
It’s the same here in Sweden. I live in a rather small town but we have still sent several lorries filled to the brim with everything from medical equipment to clothes to Ukraine 🇺🇦
As an American, I want to thank Sweden for their strong support of Ukraine. Welcome to the NATO family.🇺🇸🇸🇪🇺🇦
I came to witness the brainwashed . Boy i wasn't disappointed.
Thanx❤
@@TheBelrickKeep your head in the sand. Everything will be OK.
Thank you and God Bless 🇺🇸 America!
@@TheBelrickpot, kettle. Etc
210 years of peace and the neighbor has finally got tired of people bullying the little kid on their own front lawn. I believe this is the wrath of the quiet man... let us see where it goes lol.
Thank-you Sweden. 💎
Smart. Forward thinking. Stop Putin in Ukraine. And the right thing to do, of course
So proud of our western neighbour for stepping up again and aiding Ukraine to fight the evil that is Vladimir Putin! From Finland with love
Time for Finland to return Karelia back.
As an estonian, I would also like to warmly welcome you finns to NATO.
You and the swedes helped us return to society in the nineties, when the soviet occupation ended, and we are forever grateful for that.
Now we can welcome you to NATO, your armies are already strong, but together we will be even stronger, and beat russia in Ukraine and keep it away from us, until they actually start behaving and developing democracy and education.
Lots of love for our baltic gang!
@@mjfan653 👍💙💛💪🤛
You should be proud of your own country too, it is likely because we know we have a solid wall of Finnish brothers to chase away Putin if he came for us that our government felt they could take the "calculated risk" to send things we might need ourselves.
Thanks to Finland with love from Sweden
Can't get a better platform for showcasing their world-class weapons in a real-time full scale war.
The Swedes, Danes, Finns and Norwegians have always had a special place in the UK hearts - thanks to them all for supporting the global push-back against a corrupt Russian government
Totally agree (UK response) - my experience with all the nationals named are all level-headed and clear thinkers - I would have complete trust in all of them.
Yeah well if listen they to the usa nato the will be as broke as england germany and the usa.
As an American, seeing Sweden and Finland both as part of the Alliance, I'm not gonna lie, it seriously makes me tear up just a little bit.
Much love to our dear friends in the UK, as well. Your leadership is invaluable.
God bless.
Noibody wants to follow the lead to where the UK is right now.
@@ryangallmeier6647haha I almost feel silly, but I as a swedish man am tearing up reading about you tearing up over that. We are blessed to have Finland, and many of us that have supported NATO membership for some time are so proud to finally be able to contribute on this level.
Thank you very much for the support, Sweden! Your Aid Saves millions of people! Greetings from Kyiv!
We have been in a warlike situation with Russia since 1248 . Thats when we kicked out the Lords of Novogorad from Finland .
rashia has terrorized my country for past 1000 years
@@Swarmah Moskovity ulus had began its existance as vassal state of The Horde 800 years ago. Moscow was founded 1147 and incorporated in Batu horde in 1238
@@carlustin4034yes Ghengis Kahn! The Mongol atrocities were endless!
I am so proud of Sweden’s aid to Ukraine!!! The US Congress has been insane - we Democrats hope to vote them out!!!
Thank you Sweden for supporting Ukraine. 🙏
@@hradynarski supporting usa you mean.
Thank you Sweden 🥺🇸🇪🇺🇦
No worries
All of Europe has had enough of Putin and Russia. Thank you Sweden. 🧡 from Germany
Ukraine does not have a recruit, even when the equipment from NATO countries arrives there will be no one to service it
"All of Europe" ... if only that were true.
Slovakia, Bulgaria and Hungary have a very pro-russian public and/or serious dependencies, with their government representation reflecting that to some serious extent. Also Belarus is part of europe as well and they are clearly on russias side. And then there is the shift to dictatorship-loving far right parties in multiple other european nations, with a growing number of people more then willing to give away Ukraine to russia as long as it saves them some money and helps them to lower migration.
The sad reality is that with every billion aid given the support in europe is fading, cause a massive number of europeans are simply selfish, short-sighted and greedy.
Wish you were right about europe, but as usual there is far less unity on any such issue and the longer this conflict goes on the higher the chances that a large portion of europe will turn against Ukraine ... forcing it into some rotten "peace" and huge losses in territory.
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And how Sweden or Germany is going to replace that amount of equipment they have given away. Answer is that they wont be able to. western european countries do not posses military industry to replace pretty much anything. What ever industry made these weapons and systems was run down since 1990. European nations also dont have any military power left when it comes to available manpower pool. Young people were never born and what is left is few older men in their 40s who barely can fight. What ever younger generation there is they are largely in bad shape or islamists who would establish caliphate in seconds when given uniform and weapons.
@@janrudnicki6111 thats just nonsense, whole point of western equipment/technology is to balance out a numerical advantage of enemy forces ... the more Ukraine is getting the easier it will become to handle russia with the smaller numbers they can send into war. Just replacing the tools of those already fighting changes the balance of power drasticly, for example ditching the soviet 122mm for a modern 155mm means gaining artillery power, range and precision without increasing the number of soldiers. The loss ratios already reflect that change as they have turned more into Ukraines favor, at the beginning of the war it was more closely to the expected 1:3 in favor of the defender, now we are closer to the 1:6 and that trend is likely to go on the more western kit arrives.
Also multiple very small nations have already proven that they can keep a war going for a decade even against superior forces, Ukraine hasnt even began to get into a critical shortage of men ... it still is in a shortage of material with men waiting.
Great respects from Finland! 🇸🇪🤝🇫🇮