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2022 | OriginalPaper | Chapter
Swedish–Russian Relations: Distrust and Tensions
Author : Gunilla Herolf
Published in: Russia and the Future of Europe
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
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Abstract
Historically a string of wars, not unusual among neighbouring countries, has characterised relations between Sweden and Russia. More recently mock attacks by Russian bomber planes in 2013 against Stockholm and southern Sweden is seen by many to show that Russia sees Sweden as a potential enemy. The aggression against Ukraine in 2014 reinforced this negative attitude and Sweden has been a strong proponent of continued sanctions. Sweden has no trade dependence on Russia and has seen Nord Stream as harmful for the EU. This negative view is shared by both government and the population.