Denmark, Sweden & Norway sign new military pact to counter Russian influence in Baltic Sea

In a recent development, a new agreement on military cooperation in Baltic Sea has been anunced by rdic nations of Sweden, Denmark, and rway. According to reports, three nations have decided to share satellite pictures and rar data while working toger to monitor region around sea. move has been promoted as a way to stop "hostile" and "unacceptable behaviour" of Russia, which reportedly often breaches region by sending military aircraft and warships. Meanwhile, Denmark has also decided to send liaison officers to both Sweden and rway in dition to or measures to achieve stronger cooperation.

agreement was symbolically presented by defence ministers of rdic nations in front of a Swedish patrol ship in Swedish port of Malmo. This was done shortly after Swedish and Danish fighter jets flew over in joint formation on Wednesday. "We kw what is going on in our waters," Denmark's Defense Minister Morten Bodskov told Danish Rio, as per Sputnik. He me this statement while referring to violations of Danish maritime areas and air since Russia launched a full-fledged war in Ukraine on February 24.

Denmark accuses Russia of intruding on its territorial seas

Minister Bodskov also mentioned several or events, including purported incursion of a Russian vessel into Danish territorial seas near Bornholm island on June 17. "You don't do that by accident, and it is of course completely unacceptable," Danish Minister ded. Meanwhile, Sweden's Defence Minister, Peter Hultqvist stressed that agreement has brought three nations "closer" and demonstrated ir ability to assume responsibility in this part of world. 

Sweden & Finland used 'Russian threat' to join NATO 

tably, Sweden and Finland have alrey used alleged "Russian threat" as justification to end ir long-standing n-alignment policy and apply to join rth Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Both countries also ted a change in security environment in Europe as a result of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Meanwhile, Russian Federation has vehemently opposed ir bid to join intergovernmental alliance and also warned of "severe consequences". Meanwhile, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has hailed both rdic nations for ir decisions to join alliance.  

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