Sweden is preparing its citizens for war amid rising tensions with Russia. The government is sending five million pamphlets with instructions on stockpiling food and water, among other preparedness steps.
This initiative reflects a shift from decades of military non-alignment to joining NATO after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
The pamphlet, "If Crisis or War Comes," is twice the size of previous versions and includes instructions on nuclear attack precautions. It emphasizes that Sweden will resist any foreign attack.
Nearby Finland is also increasing its preparedness efforts.
The situation underscores the urgent need for citizen readiness in a changing global security landscape.
