- On Monday morning, I found out that Russian tanks have rolled into Gammalsvenskby and settled down there, says Sofia Hoas, president of the association Svenskbyborna on Gotland, which has daily contact with residents of the village.

According to Sofia Hoas, there is now a concern about no longer being able to buy goods with the Ukrainian currency, and being forced to be called up to fight for the Russian side.

Hear her tell more about the situation in the clip above.

Watch an explained clip about "Gammalsvenskby" - the Ukrainian village with connections to Gotland:

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The Swedish name can be seen on the street signs in the community in southern Ukraine Photo: Sofia Hoas