"Sweden Joins NATO and Intercepts Russian Aircraft, Prompting NATO Enlargement"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Kyiv Post
As Sweden joined NATO, its aircraft were scrambled to intercept Russian planes over the Baltic Sea, showcasing deep integration with NATO forces. Allied fighter jets regularly intercept Russian aircraft near NATO territory, with recent Russian flights involving aggressive aircraft mix. NATO and Swedish aircraft observed the Russian flights, which Russia stated were conducted in compliance with international rules.