Swedish military seeks to take over Russian-owned estate near naval base
Summary
Sweden's military has asked the government to take control of a Russian-owned property near a key naval base on Muskö island. The military is concerned the location could be used for spying or attacks, especially with new threats from Russian drones.Key Facts
- The property is close to Muskö naval base in the Stockholm archipelago.
- The owner is linked to the Russian state, while the registered owner is his wife, a dual Russian-Swedish citizen.
- Sweden joined NATO two years ago after Russia invaded Ukraine, ending 200 years of military neutrality.
- The military says the property could give a tactical advantage to adversaries, especially concerning drone threats.
- Sweden’s Defence Minister stated they want to prevent any risk of surveillance or tactical use of the site.
- The Chief of Defence Staff said Sweden faces its most serious security situation since World War Two.
- The Russian businessman’s current residence status in Sweden is unknown.
- The property has caused ongoing concerns for Sweden’s armed forces since 2017.
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