The Prime Minister rejected Russia's claim that Ukraine would belong to the country's sphere of interest in his speech to the nation.
- In today's Europe, there is no room for such, she says, and emphasizes once again that Russia's armed attack is unprovoked, indefensible and illegal.
According to her, it is an attack on each country's right to self-determination.
"If Russia succeeds in including Ukraine under its sovereignty, it will open up for similar demands on other countries," she says.
Must have a strong defense
Russia has warned several countries in recent days to get involved in the conflict, including Sweden, which has decided to send weapons to Ukraine.
Despite this, Sweden is not under any direct threat, according to the Prime Minister.
- My conclusion is that Swedish security is best served by helping Ukraine to defend itself.
Their defense of their borders is a defense of all borders and the protection that international law gives all the countries of the world.
At the same time, the general threat to the country has increased and the rearmament of Sweden's defense capability will be brought forward, she announces.
- Sweden must have a strong defense.
"Want to scare us"
The Swedish people are also targets for Russian influence campaigns and misinformation, right now.
- The purpose is to scare us, silence us and increase the contradictions, she says.
Andersson therefore urges everyone to stay informed, use information from credible sources and be source critical.
- Do not spread information about Sweden's defense either.
Every single piece of information about exercises and transfers is a piece of the puzzle for foreign players, she says.
According to SVT's political commentator, Mats Knutson, she emphasized the seriousness of the situation.
- She emphasized that information about the Swedish defense should not be disseminated, which is a type of rhetoric used in serious situations, he says.