Sundström: It is likely that Russia will strengthen its forces in Kaliningrad

- You should interpret it as meaning what he says.

Finland and Sweden's membership in NATO do not pose a direct threat to Russia, says Bert Sundström in Aktuellt, about Putin's statement on Monday.

But if Finland in particular builds new forces or places NATO bases in the country near the Russian border, the president may feel that he must act on it, according to Sundström.

- But at the moment and for the foreseeable future, he says that "Well, they join NATO, I can take it".

At present, there is no indication that Russia plans to take military action.

But it is likely that they will strengthen their forces in Kaliningrad.

- But it can probably be seen as preventive action, that you should show Sweden that Russia is close and if Russia would like, they have the capacity to act militarily.