Sweden re-militarises Baltic island of Gotland; NATO, Russia hold 'risk reduction' talks

Sweden re-militarises Baltic island of Gotland; NATO, Russia hold 'risk reduction' talks Stockholm (AFP) Sept 14, 2016 - Sweden's Baltic Sea island of Gotland is once again home to a permanent military presence, the military said Wednesday, amid speculation over the country's ability to defend itself against a more assertive Russia. The Swedish government decided in March 2015 to remilitarise the country's biggest island, where the last barracks were decommissioned in 2005. The move to make the troops perm ... more

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