"Swedish Defense Chiefs' War Warning Sparks Alarm"

Swedish civil defence minister and military commander-in-chief have warned citizens to mentally prepare for the possibility of war, prompting concern and accusations of alarmism from opposition politicians and children's rights organizations. The warnings come as Sweden awaits approval to join the Nato alliance and considers sending fighter jets to Ukraine. While the warnings are seen as a wake-up call, some experts believe they stem from frustration over slow progress in building civil and military defense, and caution that while war is a possibility, it would require several factors to fall into place.