Sweden's NATO membership will be viewed by Russia as a security risk. This was stated by Maria Zakharova, the nation's Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson. Moscow has been warned and is prepared to use force to protect itself. In a 26 January report.

The stability of Northern Europe and the Baltic region will be negatively impacted by Sweden's membership in NATO, claims the paper.

According to spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, joining any group that is at odds with Russia in this situation will not increase the security of regular Swedes. But Russia will not accept any weakening of its security. Anything that puts the nation's defense at risk will be stopped by the Putin administration by taking the necessary action.