Supreme Commander Michael Bydén and Carl-Oskar Bohlin (M), Minister for Civil Defense, have expressed that Swedes must prepare for war.
Annelie Börjesson, chairperson of the United Nations Association of Sweden, says that it is clear that there is a serious situation in our immediate area.
"But if you look at how the rhetoric has been, I've reacted to the fact that it's very harsh and serious in a way that's a bit surprising.
She says that she has received calls from young people who are worried and believe that Sweden is the next country that Russia will invade.
"That risk is extremely small – that it is Sweden that is next.
Annelie Börjesson says that it is important to think about the words you use.
"To worry the entire Swedish people is unfortunate. Of course, it is good that Swedish society is preparing in different ways, but I think it is very important to sit calmly in the boat and think about how to express yourself.
Wallström (S): "Half-hearted songs"
Former Foreign Minister Margot Wallström (S) is also critical of the expressions.
"I want to believe and assume that the government means well. But so far, these have been half-hearted songs, which have not helped us understand better what kind of threat we are facing.
"You don't mobilise the will to defend in this way.
"Better to be prepared"
Carl-Oskar Bohlin (M), Minister for Civil Defense, does not think that warnings of a possible threat of war have been taken too far.
"It's better to be prepared than to be unprepared.
"The world around us doesn't change just because we don't talk about it. It is important to talk about what the situation is and what can ultimately happen.