British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has pledged to support both Sweden and Finland should they come under attack, as he visits the two countries to sign historic declarations of security assurance.
Both countries are considering the prospect of joining the NATO military alliance following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Moscow has warned that both countries would face “serious military and political repercussions” if they were to do so.
Johnson arrived in Stockholm on May 11 and held talks with his Swedish counterpart, Magdalena Andersson, at her official country residence Harpsund, where they signed mutual security assurances.
Speaking at a joint press conference, Johnson said the agreement “enshrines the values that both Sweden and the UK hold dear, and which we will not hesitate to defend.”
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