I see no signs at all
that Russia has changed its basic logic behind this war.
We don't know when it ends,
but how it ends will define the security situation
in our part of the world
for at least a generation to come.
The war in Ukraine has forced Sweden to toughen up.
After nearly two centuries of neutrality,
the country joined NATO, defence spending has soared,
and it's one of Ukraine's staunchest supporters.
But Ulf Kristersson, Sweden's prime minister,
wants his country to get tougher still
as he sees no end to the threat from Russia.
The giant to the east is not his only challenge.
Sweden goes to the polls in mid-September,
and his right-wing coalition is trailing.
Like many centrists in Europe,
Mr. Kristersson is caught in a trap.
Public opinion has moved to the right on immigration in recent years.
Many voters want to keep tough policies