War Trends Moving in the Right Direction

From Stockholm, the message is clear: Europe must not allow Russia to dictate the pace of the conflict. In an op-ed for Svenska Dagbladet, Nils Bildt argues that the support for Ukraine needs to be doubled over the next three years to truly bring Russia to its knees and secure victory.

The author contends that Russia's war of continuation against Ukraine is faltering. Recent Russian drone and robot attacks targeting Ukrainian heating plants and the defense industry have proven ineffective in breaking the nation's will or capacity to fight. This resilience is further bolstered by Ukraine's own burgeoning defense capabilities.

Ukraine is rapidly emerging as a drone superpower, dramatically increasing its production from two to four million units this year alone. This surge has already led to multi-billion dollar deals with key international partners like Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, signaling Ukraine's growing importance not just as a recipient of aid, but as a significant player in the global defense market. The Swedish perspective emphasizes the need for sustained, robust support to ensure this momentum translates into a decisive end to the conflict.